Osteopathy for babies
Osteopathy for babies and children: What is meant by osteopathy for your baby?
Make use of our many years of experience as osteopaths for babies – and get help to relieve colic, cranial asymmetry, disturbed sleep and reflux, among other things.
Pediatric osteopathy consists of very delicate, non-invasive, non-traumatic osteopathic treatments and is therefore suitable for all stages of child growth. It is based on a safe and natural approach that is useful for relieving mechanical tensions acquired before birth or during childbirth, both naturally and by caesarean section.
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What can be treated with osteopathy?
With pediatric osteopathy, it is possible to treat the newborn in cases of:
- Plagiocephaly (asymmetry of the skull and face): Osteopathy can help correct cranial asymmetry and improve the shape of your baby’s head, which is particularly important for aesthetics and prevention of potential long-term effects.
- Myogenic torticollis: If your baby is experiencing muscular imbalances in the neck, osteopathy can help restore proper muscle function and improve neck movement.
- Suction disorders: Osteopathy can improve your baby's ability to suck and breastfeed by addressing any muscular or skeletal challenges that may affect sucking function.
- Recurrent sinusitis: Osteopathy can reduce recurrent sinusitis by promoting proper drainage and relieving congestion.
- Malocclusions: Correction of bite problems is possible through osteopathic treatment, which can have long-term positive consequences for the position of the teeth and jaw.
- Abdominal colic: Osteopathy can reduce recurrent sinusitis by promoting proper drainage and relieving congestion.
- Constipation: If your child suffers from constipation, osteopathy can help improve digestion and ease bowel movements.
- Disturbed sleep: Osteopathy can help improve the quality of sleep by relieving any discomfort that may prevent restful sleep.
- Hyperactivity: Osteopathy can help regulate the activity level of children, which can have beneficial effects on behavior and concentration.
- Gastric reflux: Osteopathy can help reduce the symptoms of acid reflux and create more comfort for your child during feeding.
- Recurrent otitis: Recurrent ear infections can be alleviated through osteopathic techniques that help improve ear comfort.
Immediately after birth, a general assessment from the osteopath can also be an excellent form of prevention.
It can help prevent any future problems, as even small imbalances in the baby's body can be detected and corrected - so minor issues don't develop into major problems later on.
When can your baby see an osteopath?
From 0 years old! For the newborn, birth is a traumatic event that often creates compressions that cannot be resolved spontaneously.
During the expulsion phase, the newborn is exposed to enormous forces, it must rotate and twist while being squeezed between the pelvic bones in the passage to the outside world.
Sometimes the delicate tissues of the newborn are compromised by the dynamics of birth or by what happens during a difficult birth. This can be a long labor, a cesarean section, a twin birth, the use of suction cups or forceps, obstetric maneuvers due to a twisted or too short umbilical cord, etc.
Osteopathy for babies involves gentle pressure on specific points in the head and spine to promote a physiological recovery of the structures and facilitate the well-being of the child.
Does your baby need an osteopath?
If you would like to know more about our treatments or are unsure if your baby needs osteopathy, you can book an appointment for baby osteopathy here, where you can choose a consultation with baby check or a regular treatment for your baby. You are also very welcome to call the clinic on tel: 42 74 04 33 to find out more.
FAQ: Osteopathy for babies
Below we go through the most important questions and answers about osteopathy for babies.
Should I choose an osteopath or chiropractor for babies?
Osteopathy focuses on gentle, non-invasive techniques that work with the body's natural movements to relieve tension and promote healing. Chiropractic, on the other hand, has a more adjustable approach that primarily targets the spine and joint function.
Osteopathy is therefore often best suited for infants who have undergone a difficult birth or are experiencing problems such as colic, reflux or sleep disorders. Chiropractic, on the other hand, can be useful if there are specific problems with the spine.
When do we recommend osteopathy for babies?
We recommend osteopathy for babies from 0 years of age, especially if the child has undergone a difficult birth or there are signs of discomfort in everyday life.
Osteopathy is gentle and suitable for relieving tension that occurs during or before birth.
Can osteopathy for babies relieve reflux?
Osteopathy can relieve reflux by working on the muscles and structures involved in digestion.
By releasing tension in the stomach and diaphragm, the osteopath helps reduce pressure on the abdominal area. This reduces symptoms such as acid reflux and discomfort in the baby.
Who is the best osteopath for babies?
The best osteopath for your baby is one who specializes in pediatric osteopathy and has extensive experience with infants. It is important that the osteopath works with gentle, safe techniques and has a deep understanding of the needs of infants.
At OsteoMedica, we specialize in osteopathy for infants, and will therefore be able to offer a tailored treatment that takes into account your child's problems.
Can osteopathy for babies help with better sleep?
Osteopathy can help improve your baby's sleep by relieving tension and discomfort that can prevent the child from sleeping peacefully. By working with the child's body and adjusting tense areas, the osteopath can promote better balance in the body, which often results in a more relaxed and peaceful sleep.
Can osteopathy for babies help with stomach aches?
If your baby has a stomach ache, osteopathy can be an effective solution.
The treatment can reduce tension in the stomach and intestines, and it can relieve colic, constipation and general stomach cramps.
Can your baby sleep during osteopathy?
Yes, your baby can sleep during the osteopathy treatment.
Osteopathic techniques are so gentle and relaxing that many babies often fall asleep during the treatment. This is completely normal and does not interfere with the treatment.
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