Treatment · Watkinsville & Athens, GA
Children's Chiropractic Care
Children are examined and treated with age-appropriate, low-force technique, with a parent present throughout and referral whenever a finding belongs with their paediatrician.
Children fall, carry heavy backpacks, sit through long school days and train hard in sport. Many of the mechanical complaints they develop respond well to gentle care and better movement habits.
Technique for a child is nothing like adult adjusting — pressure is light and instrument-assisted or drop-table methods are common. We are conservative about scope: chiropractic care addresses musculoskeletal complaints, and anything else is directed to your paediatrician.
Who this treatment may be appropriate for
- Sport-related aches and strains
- Posture and backpack-related complaints
- Growing children with movement restrictions
- Families wanting a check-up and screening
Important considerations & when not to proceed
- Fever, unexplained weight loss, night pain, or any suspicion of infection or fracture goes to a paediatrician or emergency care first.
- We do not present chiropractic care as treatment for childhood illnesses; keep your paediatrician involved.
- A parent or guardian is present for the whole appointment.
This page is general education, not medical advice. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
What happens at your visit
- 1History with the parent and child together
- 2Gentle, age-appropriate examination
- 3Low-force treatment when indicated
- 4Home advice for parents
Frequently asked questions
Is chiropractic care safe for children?
Technique is adapted to a child's size and stage of growth and uses very light pressure. We screen carefully and refer whenever the findings are not musculoskeletal.
Can I stay in the room?
Yes — a parent or guardian stays for the whole appointment.
Talk to our team
New patients: call the office or send a request and we will confirm your appointment directly.
Our office
Chiropractic Works
1050 Barber Creek Drive
Building 200
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Office hours
We are open Monday – Friday, including some evening hours.
- Monday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Thursday
- 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
New Patient, Neurofeedback and Decompression appointment times may vary.
Related pages
Prenatal Care
Prenatal chiropractic care uses pregnancy-appropriate positioning and gentle technique to help with the back, pelvic and hip discomfort that changing load and posture can create.
Learn more →Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine; chiropractic care does not straighten the curve, but it can help with the pain, stiffness and movement limitations that often accompany it.
Learn more →Functional Movement
Functional movement work screens how you move, finds the restrictions and weaknesses behind your symptoms, and gives you specific exercise to correct them.
Learn more →Request an appointment
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New patients: please call the office or send a request — we will confirm your appointment with you directly.