How Osteopathy Benefits Babies: Supporting Development from Birth to Early Childhood

Did you know we treat ANY age at Symmetree Osteopathy?

That’s right, we even support your little ones as soon as they need it.

From birth, a newborn baby’s body goes through rapid changes and sometimes the journey into the world isn’t easy. Whether due to a long or complicated labour, c-section delivery, or simply the pressures of growing bodies and adapting, babies can experience strain and tension that impacts their development.

Osteopathy offers gentle, non-invasive support and a holistic approach tailored to the unique needs of infants and young children. Our paediatric osteopaths in Diamond Creek are skilled in supporting the musculoskeletal system and addressing common issues that affect your baby’s optimal health, including:

• Infant reflexes, general musculoskeletal exam
• Flat head, favoring one side (plagiocephally examination)
• Digestive issues such as reflux and constipation
• Tongue and lip ties (oral examination)
• Feeding challenges and Infant development
• Birth trauma
• Difficulty with milestones such as rolling, crawling or walking
• Discomfort or upset in the car seat or pram
• Sleep challenges
• Generally unsettled baby

What exactly does an osteopathic appointment look like?

The treatment includes gentle osteopathic techniques to aid in joint movement and support your baby’s posture. Treatment can also be lightly and directly performed on the digestive organs to assist in tummy upsets. A big part of your consultation will involve getting take home advice for you to help keep your bubbas thriving after their sessions. Many parents report improvements in feeding and sleep after treatment. There’s no age limit for osteopathy for babies.

Osteopathic care isn’t about “fixing” babies, it’s about supporting their natural ability to thrive. When their bodies are in balance, they can grow, move, and develop with more ease. Our experienced health professionals focus on enhancing the overall function of the body through gentle and holistic methods.

Gentle touch, lifelong benefits.

We have multiple osteopaths with extensive paediatric training to assist you. Simply reach out to us at Symmetree and we can let you know which practitioner will be best suited to helping you and your baby flourish.