Newborns & Children
Manual Treatments for Newborns and Children
Children are not just mini-adults. Their development occurs on many different levels – they grow, learn to walk, talk, and much more. These complex processes contribute to children growing into independent personalities.
However, physical tensions that arise during birth, such as from vacuum extraction, forceps, or a cesarean section, or even from falls during growth, can impair the child’s optimal development. These tensions can lead to discomfort, asymmetrical development, stomach pain, overstretching, unexplained crying, and other symptoms.
Interestingly, these tensions can still be felt into adulthood.
A study by Dr. Frymann from the USA showed that 80% of babies do not have optimal skull bone mobility. These babies try to compensate for the restrictions by crying more and sucking harder. However, some of these infants are unable to resolve these restrictions on their own and need support.
Osteopathy and craniosacral therapy offer gentle but effective techniques to release biomechanical and myofascial blockages in children's bodies. These treatments help restore natural mobility and support healthy development.
Rotational and compressive movements during birth
The rotational and compression movements during birth can be the cause of deformations of the skull bones and restrictions in the mobility of the spine.
Indications in newborn development
Possible Issues During Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Childhood:
- Problems During Pregnancy and Birth
Twins, very long or rapid deliveries, breech position, transverse position, birth with vacuum extraction, forceps, or emergency C-section - Support After Vaccinations or Antibiotics
- Regulatory and Developmental Challenges
- Crying Babies – Regulation Difficulties
- Torticollis – Preferred Positions
- Regulatory and Developmental Challenges
- KISS Syndrome – Cranial Asymmetry
- Asymmetrical Motor Development
- Restricted Range of Motion
- Nutrition and Digestion
- Breastfeeding Challenges: Frequent choking, spitting up, reflux
- Digestive Problems: Bloating, diarrhea, constipation, colic
- Supportive Treatment for Conventional Therapies:
Such as hip dysplasia, physiotherapy, helmet therapy
As the baby grows, the skull bones begin to mineralize and become firmer. Therefore, it is advisable to schedule a check-up as early as possible—ideally between the 2nd and 6th week after birth. Preventive measures, such as repositioning and targeted exercises, can be integrated into daily routines early on. However, treatments can be initiated at any time to support your child’s optimal development.
Indications during growth
There are many moments in your child's life when supportive treatment can be especially helpful. Here are some situations where targeted therapy can have a positive impact on your child's health and development:
Growth and Physical Development:
- Support in alleviating discomfort caused by growth or poor posture.
- Examples: Intense growth phases, growing pains, poor posture, scoliosis, orthodontics (braces support), check-up after a fall or injury.
Health and Well-being:
- We support your child's immune system and boost their natural defenses, helping them recover quickly and sustainably.
- Examples: Support after vaccinations or antibiotics, breathing problems, asthma, recurring ear infections.
Important Life Stages and Transitions:
- We lovingly guide your child through key milestones like learning to walk, starting school, or other significant developmental steps, helping them enter these new phases with health and confidence.
- Examples: Sleep and regulation issues, speech and concentration disorders, support for highly sensitive children, ADHD.
If you're unsure how we can support you and your loved ones, feel free to contact us by phone. Our therapists are happy to provide advice anytime.
Manual Treatments for Growing Pains
A check-up for newborns
Reflexes as a universal language of babies
Proper crawling with babies
Ergonomic Baby Carrying: Carrier Systems
Difficulties with the prone position in the baby
Ergonomic babywearing: Carrying systems
Children and osteopathy