Paediatric Osteopathy

Osteopathy recognises the very particular stresses on children's bodies as they grow and has different approaches to work at each stage of their development.

Children are very active and experience different kinds of stress, from the trauma of birth, the various falls and accidents common in the early years, to the growth spurts of adolescence, illness or sports injuries. These can interfere with normal development and cause stiffness or pain in certain parts of the body.

Every child is different, so the osteopath will make an individual assessment and work with you to plan the best way forward for your children. This involves a thorough history and examination (biomechanical, visceral, neurological, etc.), and a referral to another health professional may be recommended, if necessary. The treatment itself is very gentle as your osteopath helps to relieve the tensions encountered.