Cranial osteopathy
Cranial
Osteopathy is the treatment for developing
cranial bones which makes up the skull in babies
and young children and adults. This is a non
invasive gentle palpation of the head. The hand
contact is specific to cranial bones on the head
to detect and treat.
Paediatric Osteopathy uses specific treatment
techniques known as Cranial Osteopathy. These
techniques involve the palpation, and detecting
changes in the movements of the cranial bones.
The detection of the membrane strain patterns
inside the cranium and the pulsatile flow of
fluids passing through structures and
tissues. Although the treatment is not directly
aimed at a specific point. Cranial Osteopathy
emphasises treatment to the areas where there is
a disturbance and needs help.
Birth and early life
Life of the baby is supported in the womb until
40 weeks of development, this triggers off the
birthing process. The pulsatile contractions in
the uterine walls forces the cranium down the
birth canal facing danger and which may lead to
all kinds of cranial distortions whilst exiting
into the world. This can be stresses on delicate
bones, sutures compressed creating tension
pressure in other parts of the body. Breech
presentation to forcep delivery affecting the
cranial bones and the cranial nerves. This is why
assessment of the cranium in a newborn baby will
help normalise any problems for future growth and
vitality.
Later in the life
Cranial bone distortion in later life can happen
in numerous ways. From minor falls and accidents
to trauma and head injuries or just tension in
head and neck to the sacrum. The outer layer of
the spinal cord will contract and membranes of
organ/system will adhere at sites of injuries
from accidents. Later on this manifests into
problems in various forms. Shock, fear to
insomnia and digestion are just some of
conditions cranial osteopathy can help with.
