OSTEOPATHY: Babies and Children
Osteopathy
is an effective and natural approach to healthcare for all life stages.
Osteopaths
treat babies and children for a variety of common
complaints, and to ensure healthy postural
development.
Can osteopathy help my child?
Many
common problems suffered by babies and children can be treated effectively with
osteopathy.
Problems often
suffered by babies:
· crying and irritability, especially
when lying down.
· feeding difficulties.
· sickness, colic and wind.
· sleep disturbances.
Problems often
suffered by older children:
· musculo-skeletal
problems.
· susceptibility to infections and a
depleted immune system.
· ear infection, sometimes with a loss of
hearing and ‘glue ear’.
· sinus and dental problems, with a
constantly blocked or runny nose.
· behavioural problems and learning
difficulties, including poor concentration, fidgeting,
difficulty in sitting still and
hyperactivity.
· headache, other aches and pains.
· asthma and vulnerability to chest
infections.
Osteopathy can also help children suffering from cerebral
palsy or Down’s Syndrome.
Further
information is available at the following websites: