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Osteopathy and Children

The calm and soothing approach of Osteopathy makes it especially suitable for treating children, including new-born infants.

Children may develop a variety of structural problems from a variety of causes, including:

• difficulties during pregnancy or childbirth

• childhood accidents and falls

• infections or inflammatory conditions

• genetic disorders.

Osteopathic principles, care and treatment can assist in a wide variety of conditions, either solely or alongside other disciplines.

Structural problems

Structural problems, such as those affecting the proper mobility and function of the body's framework, can lead to a range of problems. These may include:

• postural - such as scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine)

• respiratory - such as asthma

• manifestations of brain injury - such as cerebral palsy and spasticity

• developmental - with delayed physical or intellectual progress, possibly triggering learning or behavior difficulties

• infections - such as ear and throat infections or urinary disturbances.

Osteopathy can assist in the prevention of health problems and help children make a smooth transition into normal, healthy adult life.

Whole person

Osteopaths care for the child as a whole person. This holistic approach encompasses all functions and influences, including the body, emotions, mind and spirit.

Before any treatment is begun, the Osteopath prepares a comprehensive case history and completes an examination of the child, including medical tests. This would determine if osteopathic treatment is appropriate or if there is a need for referral.

Using sensitive palpatory skills, the Osteopath can gently identify where the child's structure has been disturbed.

Most importantly, Osteopaths realize that within every child there are inherent self-healing and self-regulating mechanisms. Osteopaths assist, accelerate and enhance the natural healing process.

WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY?

Osteopathy is a form of manipulation therapy, or manual therapy.

An osteopath works only with his / her hands, using a range of techniques, pressure, stretching, manipulation, etc. to correct imbalances in the body's musculoskeletal structure.

By restoring the body to balance, an osteopath is able to provide immediate and long term pain relief.

Osteopathy is widely recognized as an effective treatment for a wide range of aches and pain, including:

Headache & migraine

Stiff neck

Whiplash injuries

"Frozen" or stiff shoulders

Trapped nerve

Arm pain

Tennis elbow

Wrist and hand pain

Lower back pain

Back pain during pregnancy

Slipped disc

Hip, thigh and knee problems

Calf, shin, ankle, foot pain

Sciatica

Scoliosis or spinal curvature

Arthritis pain / stiffness

Sports injuries.

As body functions are related to the musculoskeletal structure, an osteopath is also able to correct functional disorders such as:

In the US, UK, Australia and many European countries, osteopaths are mainstream healthcare practitioners, Osteopathic healthcare qualifies for insurance reimbursement in most countries, including Singapore. Osteopathic treatment is gentle, painless and safe. Throughout the history of osteopathy, ever since it was founded by Dr Andrew Taylor Still in 1872, there has never been any known case of death or serious injury resulting from osteopathic treatment.

For acute conditions, one or two treatments will usually provide relief. For chronic conditions, you may need regular treatments over a period of time. Osteopathy and chiropractic share a common philosophy about the importance of the spine. Osteopaths use a wider range of manipulation techniques than chiropractors.