How can Osteopathy help your baby
Osteopathy offers gentle and effective solutions for enhancing your baby’s wellbeing. Our specially trained practitioners use techniques such as cranial osteopathy to address various symptoms that may affect infants.
There are many reasons why a parent may bring their baby in to see one of our paediatric osteopaths for Baby Osteopathy Worthing. Here osteopaths Betts and Grant share a few of the common ones;
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If your baby or child needs constant cradling, it might be due to the stress of a fast delivery or other birth-related factors. These experiences can create anxiety, making babies more prone to needing comfort. They might also be light sleepers due to an overactive stress state. Cranial osteopathic treatment is very calming and can help settle young children and adults.
If your baby has a misshaped head or dislikes their head being touched, it might be due to forceps or ventouse delivery, which can cause tension. This tension can lead to discomfort when their head is touched or when clothes are put on. Worthing osteopaths can help locate and release tension in the skull, face, neck, or jaw using techniques including cranial manipulation.
For babies who struggle to feed or can’t stop sucking, this might be due to issues with neck and head movements. The clinic in Worthing offers osteopathic treatment to ease tensions and improve comfort, assisting in smoother feeding. Sucking has a calming effect but can indicate underlying tension. Treatment can help relieve these issues, reducing the need for constant suckling.
When babies display unusual movement patterns, such as favouring one side, it might stem from a fast or slow birth. Osteopaths look for the root cause, addressing any mechanical issues with soft tissue techniques. Prolonged periods in a single position, like car seats, can also contribute to discomfort. Our fully qualified and registered osteopaths will consider your child’s routines and history to create a tailored treatment plan.
For curled-up babies, osteopathic treatment aims to improve mobility and posture.. We use a range of techniques including gentle manipulation and soft tissue work to enhance comfort.
Please note that our approach is non-invasive, focusing on the body’s own healing abilities. Our professionalism ensures that every patient is treated with the utmost care, and many parents have made a huge improvement in their child’s wellbeing. If you’re unsure what to expect, our friendly and professional team is here to guide you through the whole experience.
Paediatric Osteopathic care Worthing
At Broadwater Osteopaths we are very lucky to have 2 Osteopaths amongst our team who treat babies and children. Osteopaths Betts and Grant have undertaken training specifically in cranial and paediatric treatments and provide specialist Baby Osteopathy Worthing care at our Broadwater Practice.
To book an appointment and explore how our services may help, contact us today. Our treatments aim to offer symptom relief and supporting your child’s health.
Osteopath Consultation
Osteopathy for babies is a very gentle approach that specialises in addressing musculoskeletal concerns. Our system of diagnosis and treatment is utilises a variety of techniques such as cranial, visceral, and structural methods. We also incorporate massage to enhance overall efficacy. Our practitioners are registered with the General Osteopathic Council, ensuring the highest standards of care.
The treatment uses gentle, corrective interventions to promote health and well-being. For parents unsure what to expect, we provide clear guidance and advice, which can accelerate recovery and reduce the recurrence of issues.
We utilise a range of techniques tailored to your child’s specific needs. These techniques are suitable for children from just a few days old, and we have successfully assisted children since beginning our practice. Many parents would recommend our approach for its effectiveness and gentle care. If you’re considering osteopathy for your baby, you can be confident in the quality and safety of our treatments.
Betts is also trained as an infant feeding mentor. This means she is well placed to assist new parents experiencing difficulties around feeding and latching issues.
For therapist appointments contact us
Why not Book Online for your Baby Osteopathy Worthing check up today or feel free to call us and speak to the team in advance on Worthing 01903 820206. You can also e-mail us.
The Osteopathic Centre for Children provides lots of further useful information. Take a look at their website here.
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