Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF) is a highly trained practice that focuses on the gentle release of tension and strain patterns in the cranium (skull bones), spine, extremities, connective tissue and the central nervous system.
It may have particular application for conditions that can be difficult to treat with traditional clinical practices. Paediatric cranial osteopathy treatment is a safe and gentle form of assessing your baby’s Cranial integration and rhythm.
Shannon is the only paediatric University trained Osteopaths in Port Macquarie and the Mid North Coast area and has a special interest in infant feeding issues.
Children may develop structural problems from a variety of causes including:
Difficulties during pregnancy or birth
Childhood accidents and falls
Infections or inflammatory conditions
Genetic disorders
Osteopathy has some calming and soothing techniques which makes it suitable for treating children, including new-born infants.
Osteopathic principles, care and treatment, either solely or alongside other disciplines, can assist in a wide variety of conditions. Structural problems, such as those effecting the proper mobility and function of the body’s framework, can lead to a range of problems. These may include:
Postural – such as scoliosis
Respiratory – such as asthma
Manifestations of brain injury – such as cerebral palsy and spasticity
Developmental – with delayed physical or intellectual progress, perhaps triggering learning or behaviour difficulties
Infections – such as ear and throat infections or urinary disturbances, which may be recurrent.
Osteopathy for Pregnancy & Beyond
The body goes through profound natural changes during pregnancy and leading up to birth.
The Osteopaths at Body IQ have done extra training in this area and understand the anatomical and physiological changes that occur and how to treat pain and dysfunction if they occur.
We also have a special pregnancy table adaptor to make treatment easier and more comfortable.
