Babies, Children and Teenagers
At The Hive Health, we see babies, children and teenagers for appropriate musculoskeletal assessments and care.
Our younger patients are seen by Polly, our clinic owner and chiropractor. Appointments are adapted to your child's age, development and individual needs, and we'll always take the time to explain what we're doing and why.
Whether you have a particular concern or you're simply unsure whether we're the right people to speak to, you're very welcome to get in touch before booking.
Babies & Newborns
Having a new baby comes with plenty of questions, and sometimes you might notice something about the way your baby moves that you'd like to have checked.
Polly offers age-appropriate musculoskeletal assessments for babies and newborns, starting with a detailed conversation about your concerns, your baby's birth, general health and development.
The assessment may include observing how your baby moves and examining relevant joints, muscles and movement, where appropriate.
You'll be involved throughout the appointment, and we'll explain what we're looking at and what we find.
Not every baby will need treatment. Sometimes reassurance or advice may be appropriate, while in other circumstances we'll recommend further assessment by your GP, health visitor or another healthcare professional.
Chiropractic care is not an established treatment for colic, reflux, feeding difficulties or other medical conditions affecting babies. If you have concerns about your baby's feeding, weight gain, general health or development, please speak with your GP or health visitor.
Children & Teenagers
As children grow, they can experience musculoskeletal problems just like adults.
Whether your child has been experiencing discomfort, has concerns about their movement or has something they'd like assessed, we'll start by understanding what's been happening and how it's affecting them.
We'll take a relevant health history and carry out an assessment suited to their age, symptoms and individual circumstances.
We also want children and teenagers to feel comfortable asking questions and being involved in decisions about their care. We'll explain our findings and any appropriate options in a way they can understand, with parents or guardians involved as appropriate.
What happens at the First Visit?
Every appointment starts with a conversation.
We'll talk through your concerns, your child's health and anything you've noticed or they've been experiencing. Polly will then carry out an assessment appropriate for their age and the reason for their visit. Once we've finished, we'll explain what we've found and discuss the next steps.
If we think chiropractic care may be appropriate, we'll explain why, what it could involve and any relevant options before proceeding with treatment.
There isn't an automatic treatment plan, and not every child will need treatment.
If we think another healthcare professional or service would be better placed to help, we'll explain that too.
Booking an appointment
If you're not sure whether an appointment is appropriate for your baby, child or teenager, please feel free to contact us first. You can book online at the bottom of this page.
First Visit: £65
Please be aware that The Hive Health is on the first floor, with stairs leading up to the clinic.
Should I book Chiropractic or Osteopathy?
You don’t need to work out which profession your condition “belongs” to before booking.
For the problems we commonly see at The Hive Health, there isn’t a condition that automatically needs to be seen by a chiropractor rather than an osteopath—or vice versa. Both are regulated healthcare professions, and although there are some differences in training and clinical approach, there is considerable overlap in how our chiropractors and osteopath assess and treat people.
In practice, the individual practitioner—their experience, treatment style and approach—often matters more than their professional title.
We also work as a team. If your practitioner believes that another member of the team or a different healthcare service would be better suited to your needs, they’ll explain why and help direct you appropriately.
What if you can't help me?
If we don’t believe treatment at The Hive Health is appropriate, we’ll explain why.
Depending on what we find, we may advise you to speak to your GP or another healthcare professional, or recommend a different service. Where appropriate, and with your consent, we can also write to another healthcare professional about our findings.
We’ll only recommend treatment when we believe it is suitable and necessary for you.
What if I'm nervous about treatment?
Please tell us. It is completely reasonable to have questions or concerns, particularly if you haven’t visited a chiropractor or osteopath before.
Your practitioner will explain the techniques they recommend and adapt their approach to you. Manipulation is not compulsory, and treatment will only go ahead with your consent.
You can ask questions, express a preference or change your mind at any point.