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What's
it for ?
Cranial osteopathic technique is a very gentle form of osteopathy.
This
approach uses very gentle techniques in which the osteopath's
highly trained sense of touch is used to identify and
correct mechanical disturbances and limitations, both
in and around the joints of the skull, and throughout
the body. As it
involves no manipulation it has become known as a safe and effective treatment
for babies and children, although there is no upper age limit and the scope of
cranial osteopathy is the same as the more traditional form of
treatment.
Cranial osteopathy is used to treat back pain, neck pain,
headaches, joint pains,
sinus congestion, glue ear, migraine, dizziness or problems with the gut or chest. As with so-called "structural " osteopathy it aims to affect the general health and function of the body by making
sure the body framework works as easily as possible.
How
is it done ?
Cranial Osteopathy is a refined and subtle form of osteopathic treatment that
uses very specific gentle pressure to encourage the release of stresses
throughout the body, including the head.
Treating
children
During a normal delivery, a baby has to rotate and
squeeze through the bony pelvis. The baby's head has the remarkable ability to
absorb these stresses by allowing the soft bones to overlap and mould to the
right shape. Often babies are then born with odd shaped heads as a result.
Within the first few days this moulded shape gradually disappears, although
sometimes it is incomplete. As a result the baby may have to live with some very
uncomfortable stresses within its head and body. Some babies cope extremely
well with even quite severe retained moulding and they are happy and
content. For others it is a different story and often they may exhibit some
of the following symptoms: Crying and irritable; feeding difficulties; colic
and wind; poor sleep pattern etc.
FAQ
Could
there be any reactions ?
Reactions to treatment
are variable, but most babies will be more relaxed aftrer
treatment and usually sleep well. Others may have a
burst of energy afterwards and then have a good nights
sleep.
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