OSTEOPATHY + CHILDREN

Treatment for children and babies is ever so gentle and respectful of the perfect forces that are growing and creating them. We do not use force on children, we sit with them and wait for their body to direct us to what they need to support their healthy growth and development.  

Children, just like adults respond to stress and strains in their body. This may begin at birth or be initiated by a rush to the NICU or occur later in life with a fall from the couch. Stress, physical or other over a long period of time will impact function, this is a sign that the body is compensating. Compensations can show up as distress, digestive issues, neurological dysregulation, emotional or behavioural disorders, musculoskeletal asymmetries and dysfunctions, sleep disturbances and many more. 

Osteopathic treatment for children of all ages focuses on the incredible power of the body to be able to heal. We sit quietly with the child, listening to their body and uncovering the strain pattern that is causing dysfunction. It is through this deep listening that we are able to access the powerful healing forces that will help to regain motion and balance in the body and allow for healthy function.