Osteopathy is a safe and effective approach that can assist in the prevention of health problems and help children make a smooth transition into adulthood.
Cranial Osteopathy is the gentle approach used for treating infants and children. It involves the use of specific pressure applied to areas of strain and has an unwinding effect . It brings about a relaxed state to the infant or child.
Adolescents respond well to a combination of Structural and Cranial Osteopathy. This is case dependent.
What conditions can Osteopathic treatment help with?
Structural problems such as those affecting the proper mobility and function of the body’s framework can lead to a range of problems including:
Infants:
• Colic, reflux, projectile vomiting
• Constipation and wind
• Feeding and attachment problems
• Recurrent infections – such as ear, throat and urinary tract
• Club foot
• Settling problems and irritability
• Behavioural and learning difficulties
Children and Adolescents:
• Postural problems – such as scoliosis
• Asthma
• Recurrent infections
• Developmental delay – whether physical or intellectual which may trigger learning or behavioural difficulties
• Digestive problems – constipation, reflux
• Gait issues
• Retained primitive reflexes
Some reasons these structural problem arise include:
• Childhood falls and accidents
• Infections and inflammatory conditions
• Difficulties during pregnancy and birth trauma
• Genetic disorders
Osteopathic treatment can assist in a variety of conditions, either solely, or alongside other health professionals to give your child the best start to a happier and healthier future.