Pediatric Osteopathy

Pediatric osteopathy is a safe and effective manual therapy for infants and children of all ages and stages of development. Pediatric osteopathy involves a range of treatment styles from cranial osteopathy to gentle stretching and joint articulations, depending on the age of the infant or child and their problem.

Cranial osteopathy is a very safe and effective form of treatment, which involves light touch, allowing Osteopathic Manual Practitioners to work with the subtle tensions and strains within all structures of the body, for example; muscles, ligaments and bones.

Osteopathy for infants and children can be helpful for a range of conditions, including:

• Feeding difficulties

• Constipation

• Reflux

• Head shape concerns

• Pre and post tongue tie release

• General unsettledness

• Milestone development

• Sports related injuries

• Postural concerns

Pediatric osteopathy can be utilised on its own or alongside other therapies such as physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy and speech therapy.