Babies and Children

Osteopathy is a very GENTLE, non-manipulative and safe approach for babies and growing child, enabling the inherent ability of the body to release stresses and balance itself
It uses gentle techniques without the involvement of drugs or surgery. the treatments helps in the child’s development process, making him/her adjust to the changes occurring within the body during growth. 

The trauma of being drawn out of the mother during birth, falls and accidents, and even the rapid growth of the child’s body can all contribute to problems that may hamper the normal development of its bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and the muscles covering them. 

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 It is helpful in reducing the symptoms of a range of childhood conditions : 

• Flat head syndrome 

• Headache 

• Developmental dysplasia on the hips (clicky hips)

• Cerebral palsy, seizures

• Breastfeeding attachment issues

• Torticollis (wry neck)

• Growing pains e.g. knee or leg pain in teenagers

• Scoliosis, Back pain 

• Neck/Shoulder.

• Poor posture

• Playground injuries