Paediatric Care
Sometimes even the littlest amongst us have aches and pains too.
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The gentle nature of osteopathic treatment makes it a suitable option for people of all ages, from newborns through to the elderly.
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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.
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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
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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
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