Pediatric Osteopathy Consultation

The recommendation that all newborns should consult an osteopath may be surprising to some. However, there are good reasons for this.

Intrauterine life and the birth process are crucial moments in a baby's development, with the potential to induce tensions or alterations in the body's structure. These changes can occur due to different positions of the baby in the womb or movements made during delivery.

So, why is it important to take my baby to an osteopath?

Early osteopathic treatment can help prevent future complications. Many conditions, such as scoliosis, torticollis, plagiocephaly (alteration in the position of the skull bones), strabismus, among others, can be addressed more effectively at this early stage.

Ideally, the first pediatric osteopathy consultation should take place by the end of the first month of life. The earlier the treatment begins, the better the results. This is a global process that seeks the cause of the alteration. The treatment creates a resonance effect, as, after the cause of the problem is removed, the baby begins an internal process of seeking a new, healthier balance.

Pediatric Osteopathy brings a series of benefits, including:

• Eliminates discomfort and pain in chronic and acute conditions;
• Prevents potential future problems;
• Balances tensions in different tissues, such as bones, tendons, muscles, and fascia;
• Assesses and treats mobility restrictions in the baby's or child's body;
• Stimulates and improves sensorimotor development;
• Facilitates the transition from intrauterine life to the outside world;
• Promotes a sense of well-being;
• Improves quality of life and health.

This approach can help resolve issues such as excessive crying, frequent regurgitation, colic, digestive problems and reflux, breastfeeding difficulties, sleep problems, signs of anxiety, recurrent bronchitis, among others.

Osteopathy versus Physiotherapy: What is the difference?

While physiotherapy is a more symptom-specific approach, osteopathy views the body as an interconnected system, focusing more on the system as a whole than just the symptoms. The idea is to find the cause of the problem and resolve it, rather than just treating the symptoms.

Studies conducted in neonatal units provide evidence that osteopathic manipulative treatment is effective in reducing the hospital stay time for treated newborns. Therefore, considering an osteopathic consultation for your baby can be a very beneficial decision for their health.

Location: Gotu Barcelos

Schedule: to be scheduled

Duration: approximately 1 hour