WHAT IS PAEDIATRIC OSTEOPATHY AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Paediatric osteopathy is based on the principle that all ailments – whether minor or serious – are a result of an imbalance somewhere in the network of the body’s systems. After making a diagnosis, following a full medical history and examination, a paediatric osteopath will use refined and subtle manual techniques to bring about profound changes within the child’s body. Some of the techniques used include: gentle releasing techniques; joint articulation and manipulation; cranial, functional and visceral techniques; muscle stretching; rhythmic joint movements; soft-tissue massage; trigger-point therapy; and lymphatic drainage. This will allow the musculoskeletal system, the gastrointestinal tract, the nervous system, the immune system and the circulatory system to work effectively and optimally. The treatment uses no drugs, and is non-invasive. Let’s take a look at an example. Imagine your child is diagnosed with a chest infection. The surrounding anatomy plays a role in respiratory fu
