Established in 2001, the Bristol Children’s Clinic has been an integral part of our commitment to holistic health and lifelong wellness.
In treating babies, we address stresses of birth and the unique challenges of growth and development, ensuring their bodies adapt and function optimally from a young age.
For mothers, we offer treatments that support them through the significant physical and emotional changes of pregnancy and the post-natal period.
As you can imagine, the birth process puts a lot of stress and strain on a baby.
Cranial Osteopathy is a very gentle process and can help restore natural balance and movements in the body that may have been affected during the birth process.
We advise seeing an osteopath within the first six weeks of birth to check for any signs of physical imbalance. Older babies, especially once on the move, benefit from treatment too, supporting them on their path of healthy physical development.
Cranial Osteopathy has been known to successfully treat a wide range of problems seen in babies:
At your child’s first appointment, the osteopath will take a full case history followed by a treatment. This will take between 30 and 40 minutes. Treatment is generally given with children fully clothed but they will need to take off heavier items and will need to remove their shoes.
You will need to stay during the treatment so you can talk to, read to, play with or hold your child if necessary. You are welcome to bring favourite toys or books with you. Osteopaths are very adaptable and will accommodate your child in any way they can, to make the treatment a positive experience.
During the treatment your child will feel light pressure on the head and body and maybe some gentle movement of the limbs and trunk. Children are normally relaxed after a treatment and often sleep well but, on occasion, they may be unsettled for a day or so.
