Cranial osteopathy

Clare MacDonald - Registered Osteopath and Cranial Osteopath

Cranial Osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of Osteopathic treatment that encourages the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body, including the head. It is a gentle yet extremely effective approach and may be used to treat a wide range of conditions in people of all ages. Cranial Osteopathy is increasingly being considered as a treatment of choice for some conditions caused by a difficult birth.

The following conditions are appropriate for treatment:

• A baby who is uncomfortable and has a feeling of pressure in the head may be very
• irritable and cry.
• Tension in the bony and membranous casing of the skull keeps the baby`s nervous system in a persistently alert state and results in sleep disturbances.
• Feeding may be difficult if there are "mechanical" stresses through the head, face
• and throat. Nerves to the gut and tongue may be irritated as they exit from the skull
• making the gut irritable and suckling difficult.
• Regurgitation of milk and wind may be due to tensions or distortions in the diaphragm.
• Other conditions that may be helped in older children and adults include, ear
• infections, sinus and dental problems, headaches and asthma.

For more information about cranial osteopathy treatments, you can contact Clare at the Putney Clinic by calling 0208 789 3881 or by mail at info@putneyclinic.co.uk. You can also visit the Putney Clinic website at the following address:www.putneyclinic.co.uk.