Pediatric Osteopathy
In our clinic, we offer a specialized service of pediatric osteopathy, a gentle and non-invasive manual therapy designed specifically for infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric osteopathy focuses on treating and preventing imbalances in the bodies of young children, helping to improve their overall health and well-being. Our team of highly trained osteopaths works with a personalized approach to address a wide variety of health issues from the earliest days of life.
What is pediatric osteopathy?
Pediatric osteopathy is a branch of osteopathy that focuses on the physical and functional development of children. Pediatric osteopaths use specific, gentle techniques to evaluate and treat areas of the body that may be causing discomfort or limitations in a child's growth and development.
A baby's or child's body is constantly changing and growing, so it is essential to detect and treat any tension or misalignment that may affect their development. This therapy seeks to improve mobility, relieve muscle tension and promote a balanced functioning of all body systems, contributing to better overall health and well-being.
When is pediatric osteopathy recommended?
Pediatric osteopathy can be helpful at various stages of growth and is recommended to treat a variety of conditions, including:
Newborns and infants: Problems derived from childbirth, such as congenital torticollis, plagiocephaly (flat head), infant colic, gastroesophageal reflux, inconsolable crying, sleep problems or feeding difficulties.
Young children: Postural disorders, recurrent respiratory infections, digestive problems, constipation, sleep disturbances and difficulties in psychomotor development.
Growing children: postural disturbances, scoliosis, growing pains, concentration and learning problems, and respiratory difficulties.
Adolescents: Muscle and joint pain associated with growth, postural problems, stress, and emotional or physical tensions.
Benefits of pediatric osteopathy
Improves physical comfort: Osteopathy helps relieve tensions and restrictions in the infant or child's body, improving mobility and general well-being.
Supports neuromotor development: By working on the musculoskeletal system, osteopathy can improve coordination and motor control, facilitating proper psychomotor development.
Promotes digestive and respiratory health: Many osteopathic techniques focus on improving the function of the digestive and respiratory system, which can be especially helpful in children with colic, reflux or recurrent respiratory infections.
Promotes more restful sleep: By relieving tension and discomfort, children can sleep better, which is crucial for their development.
Supports growth and posture: In the growth stage, osteopathy can help prevent and treat postural problems, such as scoliosis, or pain associated with rapid growth.
What is a pediatric osteopathy session like?
During a pediatric osteopathic session, the osteopath performs a gentle, non-invasive evaluation of the child's body, using very gentle manual techniques. Depending on the age of the child and the problem being treated, the osteopath will apply subtle and precise movements to release tension, improve mobility and restore body balance.
The session is fully adapted to the child, and ensures that the treatment is comfortable and safe. Parents can be present during the entire consultation, participating in the diagnosis and treatment process.
Pediatric Osteopathy
In our clinic, we offer a specialized service of pediatric osteopathy, a gentle and non-invasive manual therapy designed specifically for infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric osteopathy focuses on treating and preventing imbalances in the bodies of young children, helping to improve their overall health and well-being. Our team of highly trained osteopaths works with a personalized approach to address a wide variety of health issues from the earliest days of life.
What is pediatric osteopathy?
Pediatric osteopathy is a branch of osteopathy that focuses on the physical and functional development of children. Pediatric osteopaths use specific, gentle techniques to evaluate and treat areas of the body that may be causing discomfort or limitations in a child's growth and development.
A baby's or child's body is constantly changing and growing, so it is essential to detect and treat any tension or misalignment that may affect their development. This therapy seeks to improve mobility, relieve muscle tension and promote a balanced functioning of all body systems, contributing to better overall health and well-being.
When is pediatric osteopathy recommended?
Pediatric osteopathy can be helpful at various stages of growth and is recommended to treat a variety of conditions, including:
Newborns and infants: Problems derived from childbirth, such as congenital torticollis, plagiocephaly (flat head), infant colic, gastroesophageal reflux, inconsolable crying, sleep problems or feeding difficulties.
Young children: Postural disorders, recurrent respiratory infections, digestive problems, constipation, sleep disturbances and difficulties in psychomotor development.
Growing children: postural disturbances, scoliosis, growing pains, concentration and learning problems, and respiratory difficulties.
Adolescents: Muscle and joint pain associated with growth, postural problems, stress, and emotional or physical tensions.
Benefits of pediatric osteopathy
Improves physical comfort: Osteopathy helps relieve tensions and restrictions in the infant or child's body, improving mobility and general well-being.
Supports neuromotor development: By working on the musculoskeletal system, osteopathy can improve coordination and motor control, facilitating proper psychomotor development.
Promotes digestive and respiratory health: Many osteopathic techniques focus on improving the function of the digestive and respiratory system, which can be especially helpful in children with colic, reflux or recurrent respiratory infections.
Promotes more restful sleep: By relieving tension and discomfort, children can sleep better, which is crucial for their development.
Supports growth and posture: In the growth stage, osteopathy can help prevent and treat postural problems, such as scoliosis, or pain associated with rapid growth.
What is a pediatric osteopathy session like?
During a pediatric osteopathic session, the osteopath performs a gentle, non-invasive evaluation of the child's body, using very gentle manual techniques. Depending on the age of the child and the problem being treated, the osteopath will apply subtle and precise movements to release tension, improve mobility and restore body balance.
The session is fully adapted to the child, and ensures that the treatment is comfortable and safe. Parents can be present during the entire consultation, participating in the diagnosis and treatment process.