Dr Marcello Manteit

Dr Marcello Manteit Vitalistic and Holistic Chiropractor helping families to thrive and live happy and health lives

02/03/2026

When people hear “chiropractic for a 3 year old,” they often imagine something intense.

What you’re actually seeing here is gentle, age-appropriate care focused on movement.

At three, kids are constantly loading their bodies.

They climb.
They fall.
They sit on the floor.
They twist, jump, and grow quickly.

Every one of those things is normal.
Every one of those things places physical stress on a developing musculoskeletal system.

Stress isn’t just emotional.
It’s mechanical too.

Growth spurts, bumps, awkward sleeping positions, long car rides — it all adds up over time.

In practice, we assess how a child is moving, whether there are asymmetries, and how their body is adapting to the demands of daily life. Where appropriate, gentle manual techniques may be used to support normal joint motion.

Most children who are checked aren’t there because something is “wrong.”

They’re there because their parents value movement, balance, and proactive care as their child grows.

Curiosity about how your child is moving is not overreacting.

It’s informed parenting.

I recently got to attend  where I got to witness some amazing speakers. One of which was my partner in life and her sist...
22/08/2023

I recently got to attend where I got to witness some amazing speakers. One of which was my partner in life and her sister representing . Super proud moment for me but also an important message that chiropractors need to get more confident seeing kids

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