BALANCE FOR CHILDREN

Paediatric Osteopathy is based on the principle that all ailments – whether minor or serious – are as a result of an imbalance somewhere in the body.  

Throughout our lives our bodies have to adapt to the stresses and strains put upon them. Natasha feels it is important to maintain optimum health during the early years of life as this will determine health, posture and function throughout later life.

BABIES

People often do not think that babies need osteopathic treatment as they are so young and have been protected in the womb, yet the enormous pressures that a baby is subjected to during labour can cause tension that is retained in the body long after birth.

When the birth has been prolonged or complicated (e.g. use of forceps or von Tuesse), this can lead to unresolved birth strains. This may cause your baby to have symptoms such as irritability, restlessness, fractiousness and feeding difficulties to name a few, as well as leaving them more vulnerable to musculo-skeletal problems such as headaches and back pain as they grow. This can lead to discomfort resulting in reduced concentration at school, affecting social and academic development.

Babies would benefit from having a check up as soon as possible following birth to counteract any problems, thereby promoting optimum future health.

CHILDREN

During the path through childhood a huge array of changes occur in the body. The experience of childhood is not without bumps, falls and sometimes trauma during this time.

It is therefore important to maintain regular check ups with the osteopath during this period of growth and change.

TEENAGERS

The enormous changes going on in the body throughout the teen years can lead to common musculoskeletal problems. It is often during these years that the origin of bad habits can occur, causing problems in later life.

What will happen when I go to visit a paediatric osteopath?

The first consultation can last up to 60 minutes. Paediatric osteopaths have a highly developed sense of touch. They use this, combined with a detailed birth case history and structural examination, to determine the extent and location of any areas of restriction (strain patterns) in the body. They then use extremely gentle manual techniques to resolve these strains in order to relieve discomfort and improve the body's function. This will allow the different body systems - the nervous, immune, muscular and circulatory systems - to work effectively and optimally. The treatment uses no drugs and is non-invasive.

Call and see how Balance Osteopathy can help restore your equilibrium…

For more information on how Balance Osteopathy can help you please telephone Natasha McLeod on 07530 914471.