Cranial Osteopathy
Cranial Osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of Osteopathic treatment that
harnesses the patients' 'cranial rhythm' or 'involuntary motion' to encourage
the release of physical and emotional restrictions in their body. This is
accomplished by the application of gentle pressure to the head and body. It is
extremely effective in treating a wide range of conditions in people of all ages
from birth to old age.
Cranial Osteopathy is taught as part of the BSc Honours Degree at some
Osteopathic Colleges. On graduation an Osteopath wishing to develop this
approach undertakes further post graduate training. Cranial Osteopaths are
those who have developed their skills in this field though training and
experience.
Cranial Osteopaths apply the principles of Osteopathy in treating a wide
variety of conditions, including:
• Back and neck pain
• Other joint and muscular pain
• Trapped nerves including sciatica
• Poor posture
• Sports injuries
• Headaches, migraine, sinusitis and trigeminal neuralgia
• Stress, depression and fatigue
• Asthma and recurrent chest infections
• Poor circulation
• IBS and chronic constipation
• Irritable bladder
• Irregular and painful periods
• Pregnancy related aches and pains and preparation for labour
This gentle treatment is becoming increasingly popular in the treatment of
babies and children for childhood complaints including:
• Excessive crying
• Difficulty settling
• Colic and excessive wind
• Plagiocephy (irregular head shape)
• Torticollis
• Asthma
• Eczema
• Glue ear
• Recurrent infections
• Behavioural problems
• Orthodontic support
Cranial Osteopathic assessment and treatment is recommended for all new
born babies and their mothers, following the physical trauma of labour and
delivery. People of all ages can also benefit from treatment, even if symptom
free, as Osteopathic treatment improves the mechanical functioning of the
body.