Osteopathy in Children

Why Do Children Need to see an Osteopath?

It is a common belief that children and babies should have no structural stresses & strains in their body, because they are so young & flexible. The reality is very different. The birth of a baby is one of the most stressful events of its life. The baby is subjected to enormous forces as the uterus (or womb) pushes to expel it, against the natural resistance of the birth canal, turning & twisting as it squeezes through the bony pelvis, on its short, stimulating, but potentially stressful journey into the outside world.

Cranial osteopathy is the name given to a particular type of osteopathy that uses very gentle manipulative techniques, and includes treatment of the head as well as the rest of the body. It is effective for treatment of all types of conditions, and for all ages. It is particularly suitable for the treatment of children. Osteopaths believe all babies should be routinely checked after birth.