Osteopathic Treatment for Babies & Children (Paediatrics)

Cranial Osteopathy is often used as a safe and drug free method to successfully alleviate many paediatric conditions including the inability for the baby to relax

It is a common belief that babies and children should have no physical stresses or strains in their little bodies because they are so young. The reality can be very different.

The birth process is probably the most traumatic process that a person ever goes through. The baby is subject to enormous forces as the womb contracts to deliver the baby against the natural resistance of the birth canal. As a result many babies are born with odd shaped heads, especially if there has been forceps or ventouse intervention to aid delivery. It is no wonder, therefore, that birth can cause stresses and strains that can manifest themselves in a whole variety of symptoms. A post-natal osteopathic check is a safe way to alleviate the stresses of birth. Post-natal checks are also recommended for the mum.

As children grow older, the body frame undergoes a number of changes. Not only do the bones and muscles of the body grow and adapt, but so do the bones of the head and face. Growing pains may result from a very rapid growth spurt or increasing sporting activity. By treating the problems associated with growth it is possible to help children become & stay fit and healthy.

If you have a problem or a baby or child who may benefit from treatment but you are unsure whether Cranial Osteopathy may be able to help, then please do call and you will be given an honest indication.

See also Treatment during Pregnancy