Craniosacral Therapy for Babies and Children
Craniosacral Therapy has developed an excellent reputation as a treatment for babies. Many common problems can be effectively resolved with a short course of treatment.
Restrictions arising during birth may result in suckling problems, colic, breathing difficulties, restlessness and irritability. Quick deliveries, the use of suction, forceps or Caesarean section, can all add to the compressive or stressful influences on the baby's body and nervous system. Craniosacral Therapy can help to calm the baby's nervous system, which allows the body to adjust and find balance.
When treating babies the therapist will look for signals such as the baby's body language, reflexes and sensitivity to touch to provide useful information. It is very clear when a baby does not want to be touched in a particular area because they will turn away or push with their arms or legs and this is respected.
Conditions that respond well with babies and children include:
- Asthma
- Attention deficit disorder
- Autism
- Behavioural issues
- Cerebral palsy
- Colic
- Disturbed sleep
- Dyslexia
- Ear infections
- Epilepsy
- Hyperactivity
- Irritability
- Learning disorders
- Restlessness
- Suckling and feeding difficulties