Digestive and Reflux Problems in Babies
Digestive and reflux problems in babies The perfect baby is often seen as a baby that does not cry. What we often forget is that babies are meant to cry. However, some babies cry excessively and do not seem to stop. This in turn will affect sleep for both you and your baby. This is something that should be further investigated. If this occurs along side digestive problems, it is most commonly linked. What is it? In the human...
Children and Osteopathy
Children & Osteopathy Most people are aware of how osteopathy can benefit adults. Osteopathy can help with a variety of aches and pains we experience in everyday living. However, it is less known that osteopathy can also benefit babies and children. This article aims to explain why your child might benefit from seeing an osteopathic manual practitioner. Why would a baby need treatment? The birth of a baby is by no means...
Latching/ Breastfeeding Challenges and Osteopathy
Latching/Breastfeeding problems The ideal image when having a baby is being able to breastfeed them. However, this is not always as easy as it seems. Sometimes the baby doesn’t know how to latch properly and this can cause pain for the Mother. Lactation specialists do a great job at teaching many mothers how to adjust to a certain position in which both you and your baby are comfortable during breastfeeding, however this is not the...
Pregnancy and Osteopathy
Pregnancy When you find out you are pregnant you know a lot is going to change, however most women do not realize the impact pregnancy really has on your posture and organs. The ideal pregnancy is pain free, however for many women this is not reality. Changes during pregnancy Hormonal The main change people know about in pregnancy is hormonal. Your body secretes a concoction of hormones in order to prepare your body for...
IBS and Osteopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Discomfort in your bowels is the last thing you want to deal with when you are out and about. Having to watch what you eat all the time can get very difficult at times as well. Around 11% of the global population suffers with IBS, however the majority does not seek medical help. Osteopathy might be able to change that. What is it? IBS is a functional bowel disorder, meaning there are no structural...
Digestive Issues and Osteopathy
Digestive issues Many people struggle with their digestive health for a variety of reasons. It is not always easy to deal with and therefore a solution would be ideal. This is however not always easily achieved because your intestines are influenced by so many different factors. What does your digestive system do? Your digestive tract is 26 foot long, which makes it the longest organ in the human body. Within we find a coiled...