BABIES AND CHILDREN

Paediatric Osteopathy is a specialized area of osteopathy that treats babies and children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers. Osteopathy uses gentle non-invasive manual but highly effective techniques to bring about changes that affect the whole body.

Paediatric Osteopaths undergo special training to develop accurate and subtle skills that help diagnose and treat many different conditions such as pre- and post-natal strains, traumatic births, falls and other injuries. They can also help with childhood and teenage muscular pain and discomfort caused by rapid growth, postural and physical imbalances or sports injuries.

Paediatric Osteopathy can be beneficial for:

• Trauma after a difficult delivery e.g. forceps, ventouse, induction
• Plagiocephaly - misshapen head
• Crying, irritable and restless babies
• Colic, sickness and excessive wind
• Feeding difficulties and sleep disturbances
• Constipation or bowel irregularity
• Recurrent chest infections
• Ear infections - Glue Ear
• Cerebral Palsy
• Asthma
• Sinus and Adenoidal problems
• Headaches and Childhood Migraines
• Behaviour problems
• Learning difficulties, Hyperactivity (ADHD)
• Childhood injuries and Growing Pains