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Teens and Children

Osteopathy Supporting Children and Teenagers Through Growth

Osteopathic Care for Healthy Development

Osteopathy and cranial osteopathy are gentle, hands-on therapies that focus on supporting the body’s structure and function. These practices are particularly beneficial for children and teenagers as they grow, offering support to address physical, emotional and developmental challenges.

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Osteopathy for Children and Teenagers

Osteopathy is a form of hands on manual therapy that assesses and treats the musculoskeletal system and its relationship to organ function, circulation, and the nervous system. We aim to restore balance and promote overall health through the entire body. The osteopaths at the Integrated and Children’s osteopathic centre use a variety of techniques form direct to indirect methods to suit the individual. For young people, osteopathy can help manage the effects of growth spurts, sporting injuries, postural changes and everyday aches and pains. By gently working with muscles, joints and tissues, osteopaths help relieve discomfort and improve mobility, allowing kids and teens to move freely and comfortably.

Cranial osteopathy is especially suited to children and teenagers. It can support issues such as headaches, sleep disturbances, stress, difficulties with concentration and even digestive discomfort.

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Our Paediatric Osteopathic Services

Our paediatric osteopaths support your child through every stage of growth with gentle, evidence-informed care.

Cranial Osteopathy

Gentle cranial techniques to address birth-related tension.

Developmental Care

Assessment and treatment of developmental concerns.

Infant Support

Support for colic, reflux, feeding and sleep disturbances.

Oral Assessment

Support for colic, reflux, feeding and sleep disturbances.

Key Benefits During Development

  • Growing pains: Helps ease discomfort associated with growth spurts and rapid physical changes.
  • Postural Support: Addresses poor posture from schoolbags and screens, reducing aches and improving alignment.
  • Injury Recovery: Aids in healing sports injuries and strains and supporting an active lifestyle.
  • Sleep challenges: Can improve sleep quality and help manage stress or anxiety, especially during exams or transitions.
  • Digestive Health: Supports children experiencing digestive issues, such as constipation and”tummy aches” through gentle cranial techniques.
  • Nervous system regulation
  • ADHD/Autism and behaviour issues support
  • Well child musculoskeletal check up
  • Walking, limping and balance issues
  • Dental and orofacial myololgy
  • Breathing education: Promotion functional nasal beathing
  • Migraine and headaches
  • Special needs
  • Retained primitive reflexes
  • Emotional challenges related to stress or anxiety

By monitoring growth and development, osteopaths can spot potential issues early and provide advice on posture, exercise and healthy habits. This proactive approach helps children and teenagers build strong foundations for lifelong wellbeing.

Osteopathy is safe children

  • Paediatric osteopathy is extremely gentle and non-invasive
  • Our paediatric osteopaths are specially trained to work with babies
  • The treatment is tailored to your baby’s age and specific needs
  • Many babies find the treatment relaxing and enjoyable
  • Osteopathy can complement other medical treatments your baby may be receiving
  • We collaborate extensively with other health practitioners to optimise your baby’s best clinical outcomes

Osteopathy and cranial osteopathy offer safe, effective and gentle support for children and teenagers as they develop and grow. By addressing physical and emotional challenges holistically, these therapies help young people thrive, ensuring they enjoy healthy, active lives as they move through childhood and adolescence.

We understand your child’s health is important. Our practitioners are always happy to discuss any concerns you may and explain the treatment process in detail. We encourage parents to ask questions at any time.

We love supporting babies to optimise their health and development

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Integrated Osteopathic Centre

“Be still and know, listen with your hands, see with your fingers.” Dr William Garner Sutherland.