Cranial Osteopathy
What is cranial oseopathy?
Cranial osteopathy is a subtle approach to osteopathy that is very gentle and is generally appropriate for all ages. It can be particularly helpful for babies, children, women during pregnancy and the elderly. Cranial osteopaths assess for subtle changes of tension and tissue quality to diagnose areas of strain or dysfunction. Tension release is achieved by applying various techniques to the cranium and sacrum.
As with all approaches to osteopathy, cranial osteopathy aims to encourage the body’s own natural healing mechanisms. The term cranial is used because the method is particularly appropriate for treatment of the head, jaw and face. However, a cranial osteopath examines, and may treat, your whole body, not just your head.
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Frequently asked questions
Is cranial osteopathy safe for babies and children?
Cranial techniques are safe, gentle, and non-manipulative. They are often used when treating young children and new born infants. Osteopaths are trained to screen for medical conditions and will tell you if you need to see another health professional such as your doctor, midwife or health visitor.
What does treatment feel like?
During treatment some people are aware of different sensations, such as mild or strong tension that gradually disappears, or a feeling of relaxation. Other people are unaware of anything happening during the treatment but notice that they feel very different post treatment.
Treatment is tailored specifically for the individual and advice is given about how you can best help yourself to improve the problem and alleviate symptoms. Stretching, strengthening or mobility exercises may be prescribed, as well as advice on posture, diet, ergonomics and lifestyle.
Patients may be referred by their GP or can make an appointment independently without referral, by calling the clinic.
What techniques do we use?
Osteopaths treat the whole person and take other areas of the body into consideration rather than just the area in pain. We diagnose with our case history notes, clinical examination and palpation. We treat with ‘hands on’ techniques, exercise prescription and postural rehabilitation. Cranial treatment often involves the osteopath puting their hands on your head in different positions, using a variety of light pressures.
Prices
Initial consultation £75. (Please allow up to one hour)
Follow up £45. (Allow up to 30 minutes for treatment)