Cranial osteopaths
Cranial osteopathy encourages the release of tension and stresses in the body and the head.
Osteopaths hold and observe the baby, carefully manipulating the body to encourage it to function as it should.
This treatment is also suitable for all age groups.
- Osteopaths are statutorily regulated primary healthcare professionals, who work in the private healthcare and/or primary, secondary and tertiary care in NHS settings
- Undergraduate training for osteopaths includes paediatrics
- Osteopaths are qualified to work with babies and children osteopathy
- Many osteopaths hold specialists post-graduate qualifications in paediatric osteopathy
- Osteopaths sometimes work with local health visitors and midwives
- Osteopaths are trained to screen for medical conditions and will tell you if you need to see another health professional such as your doctor or midwife
- Osteopaths treat people of all ages
- Osteopathic patients range from children to older people to pregnant women
- Osteopaths sometimes work alongside lactation consultants to give postural advice related to breastfeeding
- Some osteopathic practitioners work with patients with specific needs, such as those with disabilities, learning difficulties or in NHS premature baby units or paediatric clinics