Children and Teenagers
Yes, we see children and teenagers with appropriate musculoskeletal concerns.
At The Hive Health, our younger patients are seen by Polly, our clinic owner and chiropractor. Their First Visit starts with talking through what’s been happening, their health and what they’re having difficulty with, before carrying out an assessment appropriate for their age and individual situation.
Any care is adapted to the individual child or teenager, and we’ll explain what we find and whether we think care at The Hive Health is appropriate. If we think they would be better seen elsewhere, we’ll explain that too.
A parent or guardian will need to be involved as appropriate, and if you’re not sure whether booking is the right next step, you’re very welcome to contact us first.
First Visit: £65
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.