Pediatric Osteopathy in Victoria, BC
Pediatric Osteopathy in Victoria, BC
Pediatric osteopathy is a specialized area of osteopathy that focuses on children, from newborns up into the early teenage years.
A common question we hear from our patients is if we are able to possibly help their children. The answer is yes. Osteopathy can definitely help with issues that arise in infancy or childhood. Some people are surprised to hear that babies or young children would need a manual treatment like Osteopathy, but factors such as the stress of childbirth, rapid changes to the body as children grow and accidents and falls along the way, can all lead to restrictions and cause lack of mobility in the body which should be addressed right away. If these issues are not addressed, they could eventually lead to increased irritability, colic, sleep issues, discomfort and pain.
We recommend that parents of young infants bring their children in for a treatment if they notice any specific issues arise or if things just "don't feel right" for some reason. For older children, if your child complains of pain or any persistent issue they should also be checked by a osteopathic practitioner with advanced pediatric training.
It's important to understand that osteopathic practitioners aim to treat the root cause of the problem and don't treat symptoms or diagnose any conditions. We work to release tensions within the body with the goal of freeing the nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems to promote healthy body function. Treatments are always gentle making osteopathy an ideal approach for babies and children.
At Functional Osteopathy, we offer specialized osteopathic services for babies and children in Victoria and the lower Island. Our highly trained professionals will assess any issues your child has been having, and can perform gentle techniques to help them feel well again.
Some issues that can be helped by Pediatric Osteopathy:
- Unsettled babies
- Colic
- Feeding/ latching difficulties
- Wry neck (torticollis)
- Flattened head (plagiocephaly)
- Excessive irritability
- Difficulty sleeping
- Ear infections
- General aches and pains
- Digestive issues
- Elimination issues
- Postural issues (including scoliosis)
- Anxiety