Plagiocephaly is a common disorder of the skull which makes your baby’s head appear flatter at the back or on one side. Cases have majorly risen since the increased awareness of sudden death syndromes in infants and the resultant advice to lay babies on their backs instead of on their tummies.
If a baby is lying on their back for a prolonged period of time or continuously looking to one preferred side, the areas of their skull that have the most pressure on them can become flatter.
Cranial osteopathic treatment on infants with plagiocephaly can potentially improve any facial or head asymmetry and will reduce any restricted neck and head movements. With gentle touch, the Osteopath can release stress from the tissues that have been compressed and improve the subtle movements of the cranial bones.
This can potentially improve function and allows the body to grow into the uncompressed space.. If you have any questions on whether cranial treatment would benefit your baby, please get in touch with the clinic on 01444 200575.
Cranial Osteopathy is an incredibly gentle treatment, check out our video below to see an example of the techniques we use and how comfortable and relaxed the babies are during treatment!
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