Osteopathy for Children

After birth, there is still much growth and development yet to occur.

This is a time when children learn to crawl, walk, run and communicate and are keen to explore their environment and to interact socially. It is desirable to monitor the progress of these early developmental milestones and to address the effects of any major physical mishaps or developmental lag to prevent problems developing in future.

Benefits of Osteopathy for Children

Osteopathy is concerned with the arrangement of the body’s parts and their movements.

The osteopath’s task is to understand what has gone wrong and why, and to use their hands to help the body overcome its malfunction. Mechanical disorders can significantly affect the functioning of all body systems, not just in the case of spinal and limb pains.

Edward Buckwald, our Principal Osteopath, has personally treated over 3,000 newborns and babies, as well as toddlers and older children, using a variety of osteopathic techniques.

The osteopaths at the Abbots Langley Clinic are highly qualified to identify dysfunctions and assist your little ones in finding a healthier balance and greater happiness. In every case, our goal is to enable each child to reach their full potential, regardless of their condition.

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Please click each link below for further information about Osteopathy for Toddlers and Children, and how Abbots Langley Clinic can help your little loved one.

While it can be highly effective at relieving symptoms, Cranial Osteopathy aims to treat the whole person not just the condition, so a very wide range of situations may benefit from treatment, such as:

  • Back and neck pain
  • Joint pain and sport injuries
  • Headaches, migraines and sinus problems
  • Periods pain
  • Digestive difficulties

Cranial osteopaths have a highly developed sense of touch and are able to feel subtle changes of tension and tissue quality.

These are most apparent in the cranial bones in the head. This enables the diagnosis of areas of strain or dysfunction. Then, using cranial osteopathic techniques we gently release those tensions and restore the whole body’s natural rhythm and balance.

Yes, when performed by a well-trained and qualified paediatric osteopath. All osteopaths are required by UK law to be registered and regulated by the General Osteopathic Council.

We will always ensure that patients and their babies and children seek appropriate medical advice and treatment alongside any osteopathic treatment, and will refer patients back to their GP if a problem is not suitable for osteopathic treatment.

Gentle treatment will help soothe and relax your child, relieving overall discomfort and symptoms so that their natural healing mechanisms are restored.

Most Importantly, when your child is relaxed and happy, we are positive you will be too.

Osteopathy Menu

Edward Buckwald
B.Sc. (Hons), Ost

PRINCIPAL OSTEOPTH

Call 01923 268787 to book an appointment

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Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Abbots Langley Clinic
10 Abbots Road
Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. WD5 0AZ

Telephone: 01923 268787

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