Babies & Children
Osteopathy is an effective and natural approach to healthcare for all life stages. Osteopaths are increasingly being asked to treat babies and children for a variety of common complaints caused by mechanical strain before and during the birthing process. Treatment is particularly welcome as it does not involve the use of drugs and is non-invasive.
Birth can put huge strain on the baby. While the baby is usually able to absorb the stresses of a normal delivery, the head may not naturally recover from the forces of labour. This is especially true if the birth is particularly long or short, complicated, or there is intervention with ventouse or forceps.
As children grow, problems may become apparent as a result of mechanical stresses on the body. These can greatly influence educational and social development. Complaints often suffered by older children and teenagers include:
- Musculo-skeletal problems, aches and pains
- Growing pains
- Tension headaches
- Scoliosis
Paediatric Osteopathy works on the principle that any condition suffered by the child is due to an imbalance within the body’s systems. The osteopath will use gentle manual techniques to bring about changes and rebalance the child’s body, allowing it to work more efficiently, optimally and peacefully.
During treatment your child will feel light pressure on parts of the head and body, which may be combined with some movement of the body or limbs. The child will normally be relaxed after the treatment and sleep well, while some may seem energised. Occasionally they may be unsettled for a day or two, but this will subside.
If you are unsure whether your child would benefit from treatment please feel free to ring the clinic and we will be happy to talk to you.
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Fitness Friday - Instagram vs reality!One of the osteopathic principles is “Structure governs function”.Tried my winter trained Peleton legs out today for the first time since Autumn. Castle Combe looked beautiful and so good for the soul to get out in this fab weather. Of course I practiced what I preach before setting off - tennis balled the gluts, foam rollered the quads and some good lower back stretches to get my creaky spine ready for action. Felt surprisingly good.! Maybe next time we’ll be allowed to stop for a bite to eat. 😊 #feelinggood #wiltshirecountryside #castlecombevillage #cyclefit #osteotips👍🏽 #peletonbike #practicewhatyoupreach #osteopathyforsports #osteopathybath #osteopathywiltshire #lightattheendofthetunnelFitness Friday! Following on from last week’s post - a great way in which we can progressively overload is to increase the volume of our training. This can be done in many different ways:Brighter days ahead! We hope you’re all enjoying the sunshine! Remember we are still open throughout the roadmap out of lockdown and we are still wearing full PPE and thoroughly cleaning the clinic between each patient!Caught up with my lovely friend Fran, during a social distancing walk this week, who is involved in this great health education project. BIRD is committed to encouraging greater public awareness of bone and joint disease ( not just effecting the elderly) and helping patients, their friends, families and colleagues to understand their conditions. Couldn’t wait to share this with my patients . #jointawareness #healtheducationworks #spreadingtheword #rheumatoidarthritis #psoriaticarthritisawareness #osteoporosis #bathinstituteforrheumaticdisease#osteopathyforempowerment #osteopathybath #osteopathywiltshire