Paediatric Care
Sometimes even the littlest amongst us have aches and pains too.
The gentle nature of osteopathic treatment makes it a suitable option for people of all ages, from newborns through to the elderly.
Babies are not just 'little adults'. They have differences in their musculosketal, digestive and neurological systems requiring them to be treated by practitioners who have had additional training and study.
Newborns often present for osteopathic treatment if they have;
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had a long, difficult or arduous entry into the word
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Are experiencing abdominal discomfort including regurgitation, reflux and colic
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Display a preference for turning and sleeping with their head to one side or leaning one way
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Are developing a flattening at the back of the skull known as plagiocephaly
Once out of the newborn stage, osteopaths can support infants, toddlers and children with;
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Difficulties relating to posture and movement
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Providing rehabilitation after an injury or surgery
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Supporting the immune system with recurring chest, sinus and ear infections
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Supporting physical growth and developmental milestones
