In a large study involving over 1000 babies, Dr Viola Fryman, Osteopath, found that 10 percent of new babies will have little or no inutero or birth strains, 80 percent will have moderate strains and 10 percent will have severe strains. We recommend that all babies should be checked by an experienced Cranial Osteopath.
A baby will often communicate there is a problem by being unsettled, irritable, or wakeful. Symptoms in a newborn baby to be aware of are:
colic
excessive wind
continuous crying
difficulty feeding or a preference to feed from one breast
sticky eyes
sleeping difficulties
stiffness of the neck muscles
favouring the head to one side
a misshapen head
Cranial Osteopathy may be useful in treating a wide range of symptoms and conditions in children including the following:
ear infections and glue ear
tongue tie sequelae
back and neck pain
growing pains
headaches
behavioural problems
hyperactivity
speech problems
asthma
dental problems
co-ordination problems
developmental delay
sleep issues
post-concussion syndrome (after an injury to the head)
If you would like more information on these including research links, please see our website page providing more information on Osteopathy.
