Cranial Osteopathy

Cranial osteopathy is a safe and natural approach to health care for all life stages. It recognises the importance of the subtle mechanics at work in the head and their profound influence on the health of the whole body.

Baby’s heads are designed to adapt to the forces of labour and any consequential distortions in the head are usually released soon after birth. However there are many reasons why labour may be difficult or complicated and the baby may be unable to fully resolve the stresses and strains of birth by itself.

The gentle, skilful application of osteopathic treatment by an osteopath experienced in treating babies can often bring about a significant improvement in these distressing cases. Cranial osteopathy is increasingly being considered as a treatment of choice for some conditions caused by difficult or traumatic birth.

The Harrison clinic practitioners can help many of the symptoms of retained birth compressions including;

Fractious babies, learning difficulties, behavioural problems, glue ear, sinus problems, feeding difficulties, colic, disturbed sleep patterns.

However the cranial approach to osteopathy is not exclusively for babies and children and is effective at treating musculoskeletal aches and pains, headaches, and many more conditions.

The treatment is very gentle and effective. It may appear as the osteopath is doing nothing more than placing their hands on the patient, when in fact a variety of complex techniques are being used.

Care of children at The Harrison Clinic is deliberately relaxed. Our practitioners do not wear white coats and the treatment room is warm, inviting and informal.