Osteopathy for newborns

Neonatal osteopathy helps the youngest children address dysfunctions or injuries that, if not resolved spontaneously, can result from gestation, childbirth, or the first year of life and become the cause of various disorders. The treatment is based on gentle manual manipulations, light touches, and a high degree of tactile sensitivity, making it possible to detect and rebalance mobility disturbances caused by traumatic births or complicated pregnancies. Identifying the source of the newborn’s discomfort and restoring their balance also contributes to the peace of mind of the whole family.

Neonatal osteopathy accompanies the child through the stages of motor development, supporting their growth in a harmonious way. Through gentle and non-invasive manual techniques, the osteopath helps shape and correct postures and movements, taking advantage of the natural elasticity of the bones and muscles in the first months of life. The goal is to promote body symmetry, reduce any musculoskeletal stiffness, and ensure optimal mobility. The resulting rebalancing allows the nervous, immune, muscular, and circulatory systems to function in a healthy and harmonious manner.

Thanks to gentle touches and delicate gestures, neonatal osteopathy helps reduce muscle spasms, joint stiffness, and membrane tensions, promoting the baby’s well-being. The treatments can:

• Restore postural balance in case of body asymmetry or head rotation.
• Improve plagiocephaly (or “flat head syndrome”), whether due to a complicated birth or incorrect positioning.
• Support proper breastfeeding by reducing cervical tensions and, if necessary, collaborating with midwives.
• Reduce the frequency and intensity of regurgitation and colic.
• Act on the intestinal level to restore the correct rhythm.
• Improve sleep quality.

After the first neonatal osteopathy sessions, parents will notice their baby is much more relaxed

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