by Osteoworks | Aug 17, 2022 | Children & Teenagers
Ear infections and glue ear In children 6 months to 4 years of age one of the most common conditions is chronic ear infections or glue ear. It can coincide with teething. A common sign is a change in his mood – becoming fussy, or crying more than usual, Ear...
by Osteoworks | Aug 17, 2022 | Children & Teenagers
Recurrent infections such as colds and chest infections Many parents find osteopathy useful if their children are having constant illnesses such as colds and chest infections. All children will suffer from some infections – it seems that this is necessary to...
by Osteoworks | Aug 17, 2022 | Children & Teenagers
Sleep problems Does your child have difficulty going to sleep at night and complain of lying in bed for hours before going to sleep? Children can have over- stimulated nervous systems which mean they are unable to ‘switch off’ and go to sleep. Establishing a good...
by Osteoworks | Aug 17, 2022 | Children & Teenagers
Growing pains Growing pains often start immediately before bedtime although often they occur later in the night. Children can wake complaining of severe pains in their limbs – mostly in their legs. Usually these are in the front of the thighs, calves or behind the...
by Osteoworks | Aug 17, 2022 | Children & Teenagers
Cerebral palsy This is a condition of permanent disorder of the brain causing physical disability. In many cases there is no identifiable cause, however problems in intrauterine development (e.g. exposure to radiation, infection), lack of oxygen before and during...
