Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a holistic, manual form of therapy that can be used to support children and adolescents. It aims to promote mobility and the interaction of all structures in the body in order to support physical development and general well-being. Osteopathy views the body as a unit in which muscles, joints, organs, nerves and connective tissue are interconnected.

Treatment begins with a detailed osteopathic examination. Among other things, posture, mobility, tension in the tissue and functional connections in the body are assessed. Based on this examination, an individual treatment approach is developed that is tailored to the child's needs.

Osteopathic therapy covers various areas of treatment. These include techniques to treat muscles, joints and fascia, to support the mobility of the internal organs and gentle techniques in the area of the skull, spine and nervous system. The treatment is usually carried out with very gentle hand movements.

Osteopathy has proven its worth for digestive problems, restlessness and sleep problems, movement problems, muscular tension and as an adjunct after childbirth or during growth phases. It is a complementary form of therapy and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

As with other therapeutic measures, it is important to involve the parents in the treatment process. This allows the child to receive the best possible support in everyday life.

Overall, osteopathy can help children and adolescents to develop a better body awareness and reduce physical tension in order to positively support their development and quality of life.