Dr. Phill Rodda - Chiropractor

23/09/2024

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚!
Dr Phill Rodda, Chiropractor, is open this public holiday, 24 September. We welcome you to book online at https://drphill.co.za or call us on: 012 880 1016 or whatsapp: 078 139 5264.

08/08/2024

YAAY! Dr Phill Rodda, Chiropractor, is open on 9 August (Friday's Public Holiday: Women's Day). We welcome you to book online at https://drphill.co.za or call us on: 012 880 1016 or whatsapp: 078 139 5264.

08/08/2024

From the Chiropractic rooms of Dr Phill Rodda, we wish you a very happy and healthy Women's Day tomorrow!

12/11/2021

Because dads also need a little TLC from time to time...

12/11/2021

Evidence based research showing the benefit of Spinal manipulation in treating headaches in children:

https://online.anyflip.com/miml/wulc/mobile/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3k8ULkXIJjLbXOIOd8HZzaXclIWZNbknj3aEp75AiqjFX4_zjO1SCuf9g

Effectiveness of chiropractic manipulation versus sham manipulation for recurrent headaches in children aged 7–14 years - a randomised clinical trial

28/06/2021

Please note that, despite the current lockdown restrictions, we are still open. We are taking every precaution to ensure your safety during your consultation. Please contact our office on 012 993 0424 or 082 813 9935 to make an appointment.

11/09/2020

🖐 Babies sucking and mouthing their hands 🖐

Oh, I’ve heard this a million times before: Look, your baby is hungry, you should start feeding solids! Or…Your baby is teething; you should give something to reduce pain.

🖐Why does this happen?🖐

During the first few months (1-3 months), your baby really tries to bring their hands to their mouths, but they don’t have the developmental skills to keep them there. At around 3-4 months, they “discover” their hands and learn to control them by keeping them in their mouth. This is actually a huge milestone.

👅They become their favourite playthings. There are an enormous amount of nerve endings in a baby’s mouth, and so they use their mouths to explore and discover their hands. They get the most sensory input from their mouths. You will see later on; they will try putting everything in their mouth due to this.

👅When babies become overstimulated, they may start sucking their hands and fingers to calm themselves.

👅Babies have the sucking reflex, so when anything comes near their mouth, they start sucking away, thinking it’s a b**b. They don’t understand the difference yet.

👅Sure, teething can be uncomfortable, and they may want to gnaw on something to relieve the discomfort. But they will also show other signs like increased drooling, swollen gums, and irritability. Do not give your baby unnecessary medications for teething; instead, soothe them by giving cold teethers to chew.

👅This is not an indication your baby is ready to start solid foods. There are many other signs of readiness. Do not start your baby on solid foods before 17 weeks, and before they don’t have a pincer grasp, they can sit independently and have lost their tongue-thrust reflex.

🖐Should you stop them from eating their chubby hands?🖐

No, please don’t! Your little one is learning about his body and how it works. Please don’t put little mittens on those hands. Let them touch things and move their little fingers. They learn so much by this.

🖐How long does this last?🖐

It usually lasts until about 8/9 months. If it persists after this, it might have become a habit. Distraction is the best way to break this habit. Give them a toy to play with. If it persists after your baby has gotten their teeth, it can affect the teeth' positioning.

10/09/2020

Chiropractic isn’t just “cracking your back.”
It’s a scientific and medical process that requires thousands of hours of training. If you have an untrained friend who wants to “help,” they may injure you very badly!

In 2001 a man in India developed severe spinal cord and brainstem problems after receiving a neck adjustment from his untrained barber. Adjustments aren’t as easy as they look and require the correct technique to be safe– leave them to the professionals!
-Misra. U. K.et al (2001).

04/05/2020

Hi all. I will be back in action from the 18th of May. Take care and

18/03/2020

31/07/2019

What do chiropractors do for babies and children? Find out more here: https://www.chiropractic.co.za/chiropractic-care-for-children/

09/07/2019

https://youtu.be/C2kp_IDpI6E Something every parent should know and share far and wide...

Brush up on your first aid skill and learn Baby CPR with the stars of Nursery Rhymes Inc., the new advert from St John Ambulance. Remember the song, in case ...