INFANT'S OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathic treatment for infants consists of a very gentle and soothing approach. The techniques are not invasive and utilise the baby's own breathing and general movements to help facilitate the changes made whilst gently moving joint and tissues into positions of comfort.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BABY NEEDS OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT?
If you're noticing the following symptoms in your child, speak to your GP about osteopathic treatment:
- Torticollis and neck problems
- Irritable/unsettled baby
- Colic
- Accidents/injuries
- General growth and development
- Head shape (plagiocephaly)
- Feeding or latch difficulties
- Birth trauma and difficult births
- Reflux
- Cranial osteopathy (cranio-sacral therapy)
- Constipation
If you're noticing the following symptoms in your child, speak to your GP about osteopathic treatment:
- Torticollis and neck problems
- Irritable/unsettled baby
- Colic
- Accidents/injuries
- General growth and development
- Head shape (plagiocephaly)
- Feeding or latch difficulties
- Birth trauma and difficult births
- Reflux
- Cranial osteopathy (cranio-sacral therapy)
- Constipation
TAILORING TREATMENT TO SUIT YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR BABY
1. HISTORY
We look at the pregnancy, birth, medical and development milestones as context for your baby's symptoms.
2. EXAMINATION
Observing growth, autonomic responses, development and neuromusculoskletal.
3. TREATMENT
Gentle hands on techniques that reduce tension and discomfort to improve range of motion and body symmetry.
4. MANAGEMENT
Prescribed exercises and tips on lifestyle factors suitable for the family unit.
1. HISTORY
We look at the pregnancy, birth, medical and development milestones as context for your baby's symptoms.
2. EXAMINATION
Observing growth, autonomic responses, development and neuromusculoskletal.
3. TREATMENT
Gentle hands on techniques that reduce tension and discomfort to improve range of motion and body symmetry.
4. MANAGEMENT
Prescribed exercises and tips on lifestyle factors suitable for the family unit.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR BABY'S APPOINTMENT
- Ensure the appointment is scheduled at a time of day where your baby is normally rested and settled.
- Bring familiar objects, including toys/dummy, for your young one to focus on during treatment.
- Make sure your baby has been fed before their appointment.
- Ensure the appointment is scheduled at a time of day where your baby is normally rested and settled.
- Bring familiar objects, including toys/dummy, for your young one to focus on during treatment.
- Make sure your baby has been fed before their appointment.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT
Babies often sleep very well after treatment. Occasionally there is a phase of restlessness, lasting from 24-48 hours.
Babies often sleep very well after treatment. Occasionally there is a phase of restlessness, lasting from 24-48 hours.
CHILDREN'S OSTEOPATHYFrom childhood to adulthood, the muscular and skeletal systems work together to provide you support and strength. During a time of consistent movement and growth, it is important to bring balance back to the body through the comforting hands and distributed force of an Osteopath.
Children undergo rapid physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. The speed of this growth tends to cause pain and discomfort. Your child may require treatment for muscoloskeletal and neurodevelopmental care, movement concerns, physical pain and/or postural imbalance. |
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD NEEDS OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT?
If you're noticing the following conditions in your child, speak to your GP about osteopathic treatment:
- Aches, pains and headaches
- Back and neck pain
- Stomach migraines
- Strain from falls and/or accidents
If you're noticing the following conditions in your child, speak to your GP about osteopathic treatment:
- Aches, pains and headaches
- Back and neck pain
- Stomach migraines
- Strain from falls and/or accidents
WHAT IS EXPECTED DURING AN CHILD'S OSTEOPATHY TREATMENT
An assessment of your child’s health will consist of a physical examination and some questions regarding any injuries of physical conditions. This is followed by gentle hand techniques that will help the body restore a natural state of balance and function.
An assessment of your child’s health will consist of a physical examination and some questions regarding any injuries of physical conditions. This is followed by gentle hand techniques that will help the body restore a natural state of balance and function.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR CHILD'S APPOINTMENT
- Ensure the appointment is scheduled at a time of day where your child is normally calm and settled.
- Bring familiar objects, including toys/books, for your young one to look at and focus on during treatment.
- Make sure your child/baby has been fed before their appointment.
- Ensure the appointment is scheduled at a time of day where your child is normally calm and settled.
- Bring familiar objects, including toys/books, for your young one to look at and focus on during treatment.
- Make sure your child/baby has been fed before their appointment.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT
Children often sleep very well after treatment. Occasionally there is a phase of restlessness, lasting from 24-48 hours.
Children often sleep very well after treatment. Occasionally there is a phase of restlessness, lasting from 24-48 hours.
Teens
As teenagers shift into their adult bodies, puberty, growth spurts and aches cause physical discomfort and pain. Their active lifestyles commonly contribute to this discomfort, alongside developmental changes. Osteopathic treatment is a very suitable hands on approach to counteract this discomfort. Osteopaths are trained in assessing acute injuries, chronic pain issues and growth pains through hands on therapy, prescribed exercises and lifestyle changes.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY TEEN NEEDS OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT?
If your child has had one of the following injuries it is recommended to speak to your GP about osteopathic treatment:
- Tendononitis (inflammation of the tendons)
- Osgood Schlatter's disease (swelling/irritation of the growth plate at the top of the shinbone - below the kneecap)
- Stress fractures (small cracks in the bone cause by repetitive stress and inadequate rest)
- Lower back pain (associated with cricket, football and gymnastics)
- Hip/ Knee/ Ankle pain (associated with sporting injuries)
- Many teens need orthodontics/braces. This can directly impact the balance of the mouth & movement of the jaw.
If your child has had one of the following injuries it is recommended to speak to your GP about osteopathic treatment:
- Tendononitis (inflammation of the tendons)
- Osgood Schlatter's disease (swelling/irritation of the growth plate at the top of the shinbone - below the kneecap)
- Stress fractures (small cracks in the bone cause by repetitive stress and inadequate rest)
- Lower back pain (associated with cricket, football and gymnastics)
- Hip/ Knee/ Ankle pain (associated with sporting injuries)
- Many teens need orthodontics/braces. This can directly impact the balance of the mouth & movement of the jaw.
WHAT IS EXPECTED DURING AN TEEN'S OSTEOPATHY TREATMENT
An assessment of your teen will consist of a physical examination and some questions regarding any injuries of physical conditions. This is followed by gentle hand techniques that will help the body restore a natural state of balance and function.
An assessment of your teen will consist of a physical examination and some questions regarding any injuries of physical conditions. This is followed by gentle hand techniques that will help the body restore a natural state of balance and function.