Osteopathy and Children

The calm and soothing approach of Osteopathy makes it especially suitable for treating children, including new-born infants.

Children may develop a variety of structural problems from a variety of causes, including:

• difficulties during pregnancy or childbirth
• childhood accidents and falls
• infections or inflammatory conditions
• genetic disorders

Osteopathic principles, care and treatment can assist in a wide variety of conditions, either solely or alongside other disciplines.​

Structural problems

Structural problems, such as those affecting the proper mobility and function of the body’s framework, can lead to a range of problems.

These may include:

• Postural – such as scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine)
• Respiratory – such as asthma
• Manifestations of brain injury – such as cerebral palsy and spasticity
• Developmental – with delayed physical or intellectual progress, possibly triggering learning or behavior difficulties
• Infections – such as ear and throat infections or urinary disturbances.

​Osteopathy can assist in the prevention of health problems and help children make a smooth transition into normal, healthy adult life.

Whole person​​

Osteopaths care for the child as a whole person. This holistic approach encompasses all functions and influences, including the body, emotions, mind and spirit.

Before any treatment is begun, the Osteopath prepares a comprehensive case history and completes an examination of the child, including medical tests. This would determine if osteopathic treatment is appropriate or if there is a need for referral.

​Using sensitive palpatory skills, the Osteopath can gently identify where the child’s structure has been disturbed.

Most importantly, Osteopaths realize that within every child there are inherent self-healing and self-regulating mechanisms.

Osteopaths assist, accelerate and enhance the natural healing process.