The chiropractic approach to health is one of harmony and
vitalism. Chiropractic is based on the scientific premise that
the body is a self-regulating and self-healing being. In
Australia there are over 215,000 consultations each week (1)
including the elderly, mothers, fathers, children and newborns.
Chiropractic care is focused on supporting and sustaining health
by maintaining the integrity of the structure (primarily the
spine, and pelvis) and function (the nervous system) of the body
through chiropractic adjustments and a pro-active healthy
lifestyle. It is important that chiropractic is part of a
woman’s pre-conception and pregnancy healthcare plan.
Chiropractic care supports a woman’s body throughout pregnancy
by facilitating her adaptation to carrying a growing child and
reducing back pain (2). Chiropractic care provides the best
opportunity for optimal baby positioning, intervention-free
labour and a safe and natural delivery. Chiropractic care for
children is essential for optimal neurological devel