Hereford Osteopathic Centre
Gentle care and safe treatment for over 30 years
Children's problems due to developmental problems before or during birth can show in many different ways. Many of these difficulties can be helped, such as:-
disturbed nights, sleeplessness, poor suckling, colic, "won't settle", continuous distress and crying, glue ear, otitis media, painful ears,
catarrh, blocked nose, sinus trouble, adenoid problems, recurrent infections, poor co-ordination, poor concentration, learning difficulties,
slow development, aggression, hyperactivity, facial pain, toothache, uneven or misshapen teeth, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome.
MORE INFORMATION and LINKS
A little humour with more than a hint of accuracy:
http://www.meandmygoldfish.com/osteopathy/watch
Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
Mills et al: The use of osteopathic manipulative treatment as adjuvant therapy in children with recurrent otitis media (2003) Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 2003;157:861-866
http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/157/9/861
Colic
Hayden and Mullinger: A preliminary assessment of the impact of cranial osteopathy for the relief of infantile colic. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Vol 12, Issue2, May 2006, 83-90
Allow 30-40 minutes for their first visit. You will be sent a questionnaire to complete and return before the appointment. This allows us to concentrate on your child and avoids them feeling talked about. You may download the file here:- Questionnaire PDF - 17kb
Treatment is more effective if you child is relaxed and keeps still. Parents can help by reading to their child during treatment. We have toys and books, but do bring with you any favourite toys and books from home.
Please dress babies and children in easily removable garments as they can become hot and uncomfortable during treatment.
Wherever possible children are examined in their underwear, however with younger children the osteopath may just lift clothing to look at the child's spine rather than cause upset on
the first visit.
Older children may prefer to bring a light pair of shorts and/or T shirt to change into, but not denim please!