Osteopathy and Children
As children grow there are a range of different stressors that may affect their body. Osteopathy is a safe, gentle and effective treatment that can assist in minimizing the long term effects of birth trauma, childhood accidents/falls and sporting injuries. In addition osteopathy can help address postural problems, inflammatory conditions and the effect of rapid growth on the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves.
Osteopathy can assist in the management of a range of different conditions in infants, children and teenagers including:
– Colic/constant crying *(Read more)
– Plagiocephaly /flat spots *(Read more)
– Nursing difficulties, breastfeeding challenges, latch, ties *(Read more)
– Digestive problems, reflux and constipation. *(Read more)
– Torticollis *(Read more)
– Teething *(Read more)
– Walking difficulties or foot pain
– Ear infections
– Headaches and migraines
– Urinary problems
– Back pain
– Pain associated with growth
– Postural problems
– Sport Injuries
– Menstrual pain
– Movement restrictions after being in a cast or brace
To learn more about how osteopathy may be able to help your child, read our article here.
Book an appointment with Laura
Please note that Laura’s schedule is often booking 1-2 months in advance. Please make an appointment at the first available time slot that works for you and if it is more urgent, call our office and we can put your child on the cancellation list so they can be seen sooner. As parents of a young family, we understand the strain and worry that is associated with little ones who aren’t feeling their best and we make a strong effort to prioritize our young patients whenever possible.
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