Paediatric Osteopathy

Osteopathy for babies uses gentle techniques specifically for your little ones. Babies generally respond well to treatment as Osteopathy aims to restore your baby back to their natural balance and make them feel more comfortable.

I’ve treated babies with a range of issues including restricted joint movement, physical tension and presenting with generally unsettled behaviours. Parents often bring their baby in as they’re concerned about their inconsolable crying or they’ve noticed their baby prefers to turn their head in one direction. Similarly I have assessed babies without symptoms whose parents just wanted to check their development was going well.

During the initial consultation, we will talk through your concerns and what you’d like to gain from the session as well as gathering a detailed history of the pregnancy, birth and your baby’s life since coming into the world. I then complete a physical examination to assess for areas of tension or restrictions.

I encourage you to bring your baby’s favourite toys or play their favourite music during the session to create a relaxing environment so your baby can enjoy the treatment and feel calm.

At the end of the appointment we can create a personalised plan depending on your baby’s needs. I may recommend a follow-up treatment and I can make suggestions that you can do at home to encourage further progress.

I am trained to screen for medical problems or concerns and therefore I can discuss this with you and signpost you to other professionals if I think your baby would benefit from this.