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If you have a very unsettled newborn, you may feel like you are doing all the right things to calm your baby, but nothing seem to be helping. If your baby is inconsolable, difficult to settle and has feeding and sleeping issues most of the time, it is important to address any underlying issues.
Are you one of the many people who experience headaches? Headache symptoms can range from mild pain and discomfort to a debilitating migraine with neurological symptoms and vomiting. Many people who have headaches and migraines also experience fatigue and brain fog which affects their daily activities.
At three months, your baby's motor strength continues to develop. They will reach for small toys and try to shake or put them in their mouth. You'll notice better head control and lots of kicking and pushing down when their feet are on a hard surface.
Does your baby lie with their head positioned to one side or is unable to feed from both sides equally?The word torticollis is derived from the Latin, "tortus" meaning twisted and "collum" meaning neck. Torticollis is usually related to tightened muscles on one side of the neck.
What is temporomandibular (TMJ) dysfunction and is there anything you can do about it?The temporomandibular joints connect your lower jaw to your skull and assist in chewing and speaking movements. TMJ dysfunction occurs when the muscles and ligaments around your jaw joints become inflamed or irritated.
Tummy time involves placing your baby on their stomach while they are awake. It’s important for your baby because it helps build strength through the upper body, shoulders and neck. It also helps your baby develop head control.
When a baby is born with an asymmetrical head it is called plagiocephaly, from the Greek “plagios” meaning oblique and “kephale” meaning head. A true plagiocephalic head will resemble a parallelogram when viewed from above.
Your osteopath can confirm the diagnosis of subacromial bursitis by taking your medical history and assessment of the shoulder..
There are several factors related to shortness of breath during pregnancy. Osteopathic treatment can help your body adjust to some of these changes, allowing an easier more efficient breath.
Osteopaths use a range of hands-on techniques to reduce muscle tension, increase joint mobility and restore balance to your cervical spine. We can also provide with a personalised exercise plan to manage your neck pain at home as well as provide postural advice including workstation setup.
It is vital that mothers receive support and care following the birth process, especially if the birth was traumatic. Pain and discomfort can be aggravated by postural strain related to feeding, holding, and settling your baby.
Ccommon causes of hip pain include: osteo-arthritis of the hip joint, tendinopathy affecting the gluteus medius muscle insertion and trochanteric bursitis. Osteopathic treatment aims to restore balance to your whole body, not just the symptomatic region.
Osteopaths are interested in the function of your diaphragm because of it's various attachments and influence on thoracic respiration and mobility. Treating the diaphragm with osteopathy has also been shown to have a positive effect on low back pain.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the connection between chronic pain and gratitude and learn how to practise gratitude through five simple exercises.