Cranial osteopaths believe that when tension and stresses build up in the body, this can be felt in the cranial mechanism as the cranial rhythm is disrupted. These impulses are extremely subtle, so much so that they can hardly be measured by instruments, however, a highly trained osteopath can feel them through extremely gentle contact on the skull, the spine and throughout the body.
Cranial osteopathy is an extremely gentle treatment and is often chosen as an alternative to more vigorous therapies, particularly when the patient is more vulnerable. This form of osteopathy is often chosen to treat pregnant women, babies and young children, as well as elderly people, as more invasive procedures are often unsuitable and cranial osteopathy can be very soothing.
Some of the areas where cranial osteopathy can have an effect are:
- Back and neck pains and aches
- Digestive problems
- Cramps
- Joint pain
- Minor sporting injuries
- The effects of a traumatic delivery on babies
- Problems that develop as a result of falls and accidents as a toddler
- Helping teenagers postural development in their growing bodies
- Stress management
Osteopathy is ideal for vulnerable patients such as people recovering from an operation or traumatic accident, ME sufferers, babies, pregnant women, elderly people and any other individual with conditions that are highly painful or leave them fragile.
How can a cranial osteopath help a baby?
A baby’s skull is made up of a number of bones that can overlap and absorb stress; this helps babies to withstand the pressure involved with birth. However, an overly traumatic birth, as a result of complications, forceps delivery or even a rapid labour, the baby’s head may not be able to fully recover.
Any problems stemming from a traumatic birth can quickly be detected by an osteopath and then treated to help release tensions and help the child to develop without further problems occurring as they grow. Cranial osteopathy can result in much happier babies that feel more comfortable and sleep better.
Can cranial osteopathy help you to relax and sleep better?
Many people have trouble relaxing and sleeping as a result of tensions in their body; ranging from new born babies to elderly people. After treatment, people usually feel very relaxed and sleep well. In some cases you may feel slightly unsettled after treatment as your body rebalances itself, however, this is usually very temporary. As people of all ages can struggle to properly relax, particularly babies and the elderly, cranial osteopathy can be very beneficial.
Find out which other common pains and complaints can be treated by cranial osteopaths in Wolverhampton and Halesowen.
