Babies and children can also benefit from osteopathic treatment. Osteopathic treatment can be used to support babies with reduced joint mobility which may affect their ability to feed, crawl or get dressed. It has also been found to be useful for babies with tongue and lip ties as well as babies with feeding challenges. 

As children grow they can also benefit from osteopathic treatment. Osteopaths can assist children with reducing pain experienced from carrying school bags, prolonged playing of video games, and participation in different sports.

Osteopath Xanthe has undertaken further studies into the treatment of babies and children to ensure that treatment provided is gentle and appropriate for your baby and child.

Common areas osteopaths treat for babies include:

• Oral restrictions (lip, tongue and cheek ties)

• Flat spots, Brachiocephaly, Plagiocephaly

• Feeding challenges

• Sleep and settling

• Traumatic birth

• Congenital hip dysplasia

• Restricted joint mobility

Common areas osteopaths treat for children;

• Musculoskeletal aches and pain - neck, back, hip

• Sporting injuries / sprain

• Scoliosis

• Osgood Schlatters Disease

• Sever’s Disease