Osteopathy and Children
Osteopathy gives us a wonderful approach to treat newborns and children. Osteopathy relies on using the therapeutic process of the child's own Health to dictate and power the treatment. Very little of the Osteopath's own force is applied.
Osteopathy is exceptionally GENTLE and may be effective in reducing the symptoms of a range of childhood conditions and issues:
- general unsettledness
- some cases of reflux and colic
- flathead syndrome
- breastfeeding attachment issues
- torticollis (wry neck)
- bowel disturbances
- growing pains e.g. knee or leg pain in teenagers
- scoliosis
- back pain - often due to heavy school bags
- neck/shoulder pain due to prolonged screen use
- poor posture
- playground injuries
