Cranial Osteopathy is a gentle treatment suitable for children and babies.
As described by the General Osteopathic Council, osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the wellbeing of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.
These principles apply also to new-born babies, young children and teenagers.
Muscular tensions can have an impact on babies in many different ways, such as limited movement of their head, discomfort when lying on their back, and difficulties with digestion. Very gentle cranial osteopathic techniques can help to release and balance areas of physical tension, helping to calm and relax as well as promoting freer movement where the muscles have been tight.
I also see young children presenting with a wide range of common childhood conditions such as digestion issues, aches and pains, as well as more complex conditions.
In teenagers’ years injuries such as sprained ankle or bad posture can lead to whole body compensatory pattern.
Stiffness or restricted mobility in the pelvis, spine, ribcage etc..can make it difficult to compensate for the injury or bad posture and aching or pain may result.
I quite often see teenagers with pain caused by poor posture, rapid physical development, inability to relax due to school stress and sports injuries.
As an osteopath I look beyond conditions and take a holistic approach to the patient, using gentle manual techniques to restore, maintain and support health and wellbeing.
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