Osteopathy for Children
Children of any age can benefit from osteopathy. It is never too early to start, as children and teenagers are not immune to aches and pains. Osteopathy can help detect potential problems for the future and help manage growth related issues.
As children grow, it is important that they do so evenly, so that their normal reflex and neurological development is coordinated and smooth. Often osteopaths feel that mechanical strains and tensions hinder some reflex development, which could be a part of a child's behavioural, speech and reading & writing problems.
Minor trauma or illness can also build up leading to problems that restrict your child in their schooling or social activities. As osteopaths we are concerned with making your child as physically healthy as possible to be able to fight these problems.
Could my child suffer an adverse reaction to osteopathy?
Often, after treatment, the baby or child is very relaxed and sleeps well. Occasionally children feel unsettled, but this is a temporary situation that happens when mechanical changes are occurring, and only lasts for a day or two.