Head start: cranial osteopathy for common baby problems.

Abstract

Cranial osteopathy is the gentles form on osteopathy and is particularly suitable for babies where it is used to address a range of problems. It relies on gentle touch and manipulation for both working diagnosis and appropriate management of tension patterns in order to release stresses and tensions throughout the whole body. First we will look at the basic principles underlying the discipline, then at how it can be used in practice for managing conditions such as colic and generally unsettled babies, torticollis, feeding challenges and constipation.