Osteopathy for babies and young children
Osteopathy is a hands-on but gentle form of treatment, making it an ideal solution for children and young people. Parents have long sought osteopathic treatment for their children (from newborns through to teenagers), safe in the knowledge it’s a non-invasive treatment that actively works with the body’s natural functions.
In fact, many parents who bring their children into The Brentwood Osteopath spend their time taking pictures, so happy and relaxed are the children with the treatment.
Osteopathy has been proven to effectively treat a whole host of conditions and ailments, including cramp, digestion issues and joint pains. The treatment also promotes relaxation – itself an effective tool for dispelling aches and general tensions.
Osteopathy works to the principle that the body’s overall health is directly impacted by form and function. It’s why an ailment or injury can be attributed to any number of additional factors (for example, a sprained ankle that causes a limp can result in over-compensation throughout the whole body, including the pelvis, spine, ribcage and neck). Osteopathy plays a particularly effective role in identifying issues and treating the whole body, to restore balance, function and general health.
At The Brentwood Osteopath we specialise in cranial osteopathy, otherwise known as cranial sacral therapy. Being an even gentler, non-manipulative treatment that works with the skull and spine, it’s especially suitable for children young people who have softer skeletons than adults. By working with and responding to delicate feedback from the body, we can help promote calmness and remove tension – doing so in a safe, gentle and soothing manner.