Osteopathy for your Child
A safe, gentle and effective approach to treatment
Osteopathy for children recognises the specific stresses that the body experiences as children grow from babies to teenagers, and offers tailored approaches to work with children of all ages.
Children are very active and face various types of strain, from the trauma of birth to the common falls and accidents that occur in their early years, as well as growth spurts, illnesses, or sports injuries. These factors can interfere with normal development, leading to pain, stiffness, or discomfort.
Your osteopath is equipped to provide child growth treatment and advice at every stage of your child's development.
Recognizing that every child is unique, your osteopath will conduct an individual assessment and collaborate with you to determine the best plan moving forward. This process typically involves a comprehensive history and examination, with your osteopath ready to refer you to another health professional if necessary. Treatment is gentle, aimed at easing the strains identified.
Pediatric osteopathy often assists babies experiencing symptoms such as constant crying, feeding difficulties, colic or reflux, neck stiffness, and flat head syndrome.
For children and teenagers, osteopathy can help alleviate issues like headaches, neck or back pain, recurrent ear infections, asthma, behavioral or learning difficulties, and postural problems.
