Drs. Else and Robertson Chiropractors

Drs. Else and Robertson Chiropractors Perinatal | Paediatrics | Families

In case you're new here.... 👋Hi! This is our incredible team, and we're so glad we get to help you, from Pretoria, Joh...
28/10/2025

In case you're new here.... 👋

Hi!

This is our incredible team, and we're so glad we get to help you, from Pretoria, Johannesburg AND Cape Town 🩶

Have a happy Monday🌱
27/10/2025

Have a happy Monday🌱

🩶Book a 10 min complimentary call🩶We'd love to teach you more, on how Chiropractic Care can help your baby.
27/10/2025

🩶Book a 10 min complimentary call🩶

We'd love to teach you more, on how Chiropractic Care can help your baby.

We Often Red-Flag Forceps, Vacuum, or Intervention Births 🚨(And why chiropractic care is so important for these little o...
27/10/2025

We Often Red-Flag Forceps, Vacuum, or Intervention Births 🚨

(And why chiropractic care is so important for these little ones)

Every birth is powerful — but not all births are gentle on a baby’s delicate nervous system.

During a forceps or vacuum-assisted delivery, or even a caesarean section or prolonged labour, a newborn’s head and neck experience unnatural forces of traction, rotation, or compression. These interventions can literally change how the top bones of the neck (the atlas and axis) sit in relation to the skull and spinal cord — the very area that houses and protects the brainstem, which controls breathing, digestion, sleep, and the body’s ability to self-soothe.

Even a few grams of pressure can irritate these nerves or surrounding soft tissues, leading to subtle (and often missed) signs such as:

🌱Difficulty latching or feeding
🌱Colic or reflux-like symptoms
🌱Poor sleep or excessive crying
🌱Constipation or wind
🌱Difficulty settling or a “stiff” body posture

As chiropractors, we view these signs not as “fussy baby behaviour,” but as messages from the nervous system under strain.

Gentle, specific paediatric chiropractic adjustments aim to restore proper motion and alignment in the spine and cranial system — supporting better nerve communication, comfort, and development.

When we say we “red-flag” forcep or vacuum deliveries, it’s because we know how crucial those early mechanical stresses can be. Early chiropractic care doesn’t just help babies feel better — it supports their neurological foundation for growth, digestion, immunity, and milestones.

Every baby deserves to start life with a calm, connected nervous system.
If your birth involved forceps, vacuum, induction, or a long pushing phase, it’s worth having your baby’s spine and nervous system checked by a pediatric chiropractor.

Because how we’re born can shape how we function. 💛

Your nervous system is the master control centre of your body — and chiropractic care is all about keeping that system c...
22/10/2025

Your nervous system is the master control centre of your body — and chiropractic care is all about keeping that system clear and connected.

But did you know that omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in how well your nervous system functions?
💧 They help reduce inflammation around your nerves and joints
⚡ Support healthy brain and nerve communication
🧩 Aid in repair of nerve tissue
💆‍♀️ Enhance mood, focus, and overall resilience

From a chiropractic perspective, when your nervous system is nourished, your adjustments work better, your body communicates more efficiently, and your overall wellbeing thrives. 🌿

🫶 So, think of omega-3s as nutrition for your nervous system — keeping those neural pathways calm, clear, and connected.


Kind words to make our Tuesday 🌱
21/10/2025

Kind words to make our Tuesday 🌱

Sometimes we are more than just your chiropractor, and that's okay. We love that.
09/10/2025

Sometimes we are more than just your chiropractor, and that's okay. We love that.

During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes remarkable physical changes as it adapts to support her growing baby. These c...
09/10/2025

During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes remarkable physical changes as it adapts to support her growing baby.

These changes often place added strain on the spine, pelvis, and surrounding soft tissues—leading to common discomforts such as lower back pain, round ligament tension, rib discomfort, and swelling.

At Drs. Else & Robertson Chiropractors | Wellness, we use gentle, pregnancy-safe chiropractic techniques alongside Kinesio (K-tape) strapping to help support the body naturally through these transitions.

K-tape provides dynamic support without restricting movement. It can help lift and relieve pressure from the abdomen, improve posture, reduce lower back and pelvic discomfort, and aid circulation to minimise swelling in the legs or feet. From a chiropractic perspective, taping complements our adjustments by helping stabilise the areas we’ve treated, encouraging better body awareness and alignment between visits.

Whether used to support the bump, ease rib or lower back tension, or improve comfort during daily movement, K-tape offers a simple, non-invasive way to help moms-to-be feel more supported and balanced throughout their pregnancy journey. 🌱

We are picking up oral ties on a daily basis in our new babies 😢They are going unnoticed, and it is influencing our mom...
29/09/2025

We are picking up oral ties on a daily basis in our new babies 😢

They are going unnoticed, and it is influencing our moms and babies' feeding journeys negatively!

We are very proud to work alongside incredible paediatric dentists and offer holistic care to our littlest patients!

Holding your baby is never spoiling them!!! In those first few months – the fourth trimester – your little one’s nervous...
23/09/2025

Holding your baby is never spoiling them!!!

In those first few months – the fourth trimester – your little one’s nervous system is still finding its rhythm. Every cuddle, every moment of closeness, every time you hold them against your chest, is actually helping to wire and regulate their nervous system.

Babies are born with immature neurological pathways. When you hold them, you’re not just offering comfort – you’re giving their brain and body the feedback they need to feel safe, settled, and connected. This is how they learn to regulate their breathing, heart rate, and stress response.

From a chiropractic perspective, this is profound. Gentle, supportive touch – from you and from chiropractic care – helps the nervous system communicate clearly and grow in a balanced way.

So mama, the next time you wonder if you’re “spoiling” your baby by picking them up – know this: you’re not spoiling, you’re nurturing, regulating, and building the foundation of lifelong health. 🌿

Keep holding, keep cuddling, and keep responding. Their little bodies and nervous systems are thanking you in ways you can’t yet see.

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Monday 07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 17:00
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