What is Cranial Osteopathy?
Cranial Osteopathy for Babies, Infants & Adults in Kibworth, Leicestershire.
- Uses very gentle techniques to release strain and tension in the body’s muscles, joints and tissues.
- Often focuses on the head but can also include the spine and pelvis, making it especially useful for babies and young children.
Cranial Osteopathy is a type of treatment used by Osteopaths which involves using very gentle techniques on the body to release strain or tension in the musculoskeletal system.
It can be helpful for many conditions and can be very effective for treating babies and small children.
Cranial Osteopathy is so named as treatment often mainly involves the head, although other regions are often incorporated into treatment, such as the spine and pelvis.
Kibworth Osteopaths & Pilates is based in Tur Langton, within easy reach of nearby villages and towns including Market Harborough, Kibworth, Fleckney, Foxton, Great Bowden, Desborough, Corby, Kettering, Oadby, Wigston, Uppingham and Oakham. From gentle Cranial Osteopathy to more traditional hands-on treatment, we’re happy to see patients from across the local area who are looking for friendly, professional support close to home.
How does Cranial Osteopathy work?
Cranial Osteopathy involves the practitioner feeling the small natural changes of movement in the body called involuntary motion. This feels like tiny expansions and contractions of the body. Disturbance to an individual's involuntary motion can happen through significant trauma (a car accident or a fall), through natural trauma (a difficult birth for example) or can build up over time through repeated trauma.
Most of the time our body can recover from physical trauma, but occasionally lasting subtle stresses and stains can remain in the injured structures. Over time, as the ability of the body to continuously compensate for these strains is exhausted, and symptoms may begin to show.
What does Cranial Osteopathy feel like?
What is Cranial Osteopathy used to treat?
Does Cranial Osteopathy have side effects?
Cranial Osteopathy is regarded as the most gentle of Osteopathic treatments. Most patients feel very relaxed after treatments and can continue their day as normal. Rare side effects could be headache, nausea or tiredness after treatment, which should go 12-24 hour after treatment.
In babies, possible side effects could be hunger, tiredness or a full nappy after treatment. Babies generally find the treatment very soothing and tend to sleep through their appointment.
What training is required to be a Cranial Osteopath?
A gentle, effective, non-invasive treatment model.
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Patient Information, Consent & Privacy
Osteopathy, like all forms of health care, offers considerable benefits, but may also include some level of risk. Research suggests Osteopathy is one of the safest forms of treatment (Bagagiolo et al, 2022). We require every patient to make an informed decision before beginning treatment.
At the appointment
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During your consultation at Kibworth Osteopaths, a health history will be established and a physical examination will be conducted. These examinations are performed to assess your specific condition, determining if Osteopathic Treatment is needed and can help.
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The patient/patient advocate understands that sometimes it is necessary to expose and palpate certain areas of the body for diagnosis and treatment.
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Every effort is made to preserve modesty and keep you comfortable. Please tell or signal to the Osteopath if you have any concerns during your appointment and if you ever feel uncomfortable please do not hesitate to say so.
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Before any manipulation is given, the Osteopath will explain the need and obtain your verbal consent and the patient has the option to opt out at any time.
Adverse Reactions
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The physical response to treatment varies and cannot always be predicted, as every individual is different.
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Whilst rare, some patients may experience short-term aggravation of symptoms – up to 72 hours.
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It is important to follow the advice of the Osteopath to reduce any chance of adverse effects from treatment and should you be concerned please contact us.
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