Osteopathy for Babies & Children
Infants and Babies
Babies’ skeletons are softer than an adult’s and gentler techniques, such as cranial osteopathy, are often used when treating babies. Such gentle manipulation can also help soothe and relax your baby. Techniques will be tailored to your child’s’ needs and everything will be fully explained throughout.
Treatment of babies is a specialist area of osteopathic practice and our practitioner is Shirley Kay. Shirley has a Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy from the Osteopathic Centre for Children.
Older Children
Osteopathic techniques are suitable for children at all stages of development and we will assess your child to see what might help.
In older children, problems might arise though excessive computer use, hunching over a laptop, or through carrying heavy bags to and from school. Some children may suffer with minor sports injuries. We can help to reduce those injuries and aim to develop strategies with your child to help prevent them from recurring. Most children enjoy treatment and a growing awareness for their health educates them early to look after themselves.