What is Cranial Osteopathy ?
Cranial Osteopathy is a very subtle treatment using very gentle manipulative pressure. It is used to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body. Cranial Osteopathy is often associated with the treatment of babies and young children but it can be very useful in treating adults too. It can be effective in treating a wide range of conditions in people from birth to old age.Cranial osteopaths are trained to feel the very subtle rhythmical shape change that is present in all body tissues. This is known as involuntary motion. Dr William Sutherland first described this in the early 1900's and a series of laboratory tests in the 1970's confirmed its existence. Osteopaths vary their treatment method depending on their own preference and also the presenting problem of each individual patient. A "Cranial Osteopath" uses very gentle treatment technique in practice. In order to practice cranial osteopathy my training has involved post graduate courses with the Sutherland Cranial College .
What can Cranial Osteopathy help ?
When an Osteopath employs Cranial techniques the whole individual is treated not just a list of symptoms. Patients with a wide range of problems may benefit from treatment. These include
• Headaches, migraine
• Sinus problems
• Menstrual Pain and cramps
• Digestive and irritable bowel problems
• Stress and general ill health
Osteopathy for children and babies
Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy can be an effective treatment approach for all ages. Osteopaths treat children and babies for a variety of common complaints. A baby's skull is made up of a number of bones that can overlap and move to adapt to the force of birth. The birth process is one of the most stressful events of our lives! Enormous forces are generated as the uterus pushes to expel the baby. Many babies cope well with this compression and are contented from the onset of life outside the womb. Sometimes however with a long labour, forceps delivery or a complicated birth the baby's head does not fully recover from the compression and distortion. This can lead to problems including
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• Disturbed Sleep
• Colic and Wind
• Feeding Difficulties
• Crying and irritability
• General unease
How can Cranial Osteopathy help my Child ?
In the early years of childhood other problems may occur due to earlier strains which have not resolved. These problems include
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• Recurrent Infections
• Sinus Problems
• Asthma
• Headaches and growing pains
• Glue ear
• Poor concentration and Hyperactivity
The above conditions mentioned in this section are the most common however this is not a complete list. Should you require further information please feel free to contact me at the practice and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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