Treatment of the Newborn

An infant will often communicate the presence of a problem by being irritable or difficult to calm. In addition, excessive wakefulness at night or reluctance to fall asleep, drowsiness after birth, spitting up or vomitting can have their origins in structural disturbances.

As the baby gets a little older, a parent may notice developmental delays. Although there are many reasons that children fall behind a normal developmental timetable, some can be successfully addressed through osteopathic treatment. The brain does rapid and critical development in the first year of life. The nerve pathways are desined to lay themselves down in precise geometric relationships. Even slight distortion in the structure of the skull can impair the development of the nervous system. These can manifest in developmental delays early in childhood and potentially more serious learning difficulties later on.

Reasons for seeking osteopathic treatment my include history of either a very rapid birth, a long or difficult birth, or premature birth. The infant may present with symptoms of colic, irritability, difficulty sleeping, difficulty sucking, delayed speech. Additional reasons for seaking osteopathic treatment for children includes neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, ADD, ADHD, Behavioural Disorders and Learning Disabilities.