Treatment Information

Cranial Therapy

Synergy Orthopaedic Clinic

Treatment Overview

About Cranial Therapy Treatment

Cranial Osteopathy is a specialised form of treatment. The therapist uses very gentle manipulative pressure to encourage the “release of stresses” throughout the body, including the head. The aim is to relieve the current symptoms and also improve the underlying health of the tissues.

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How Cranial Therapy Works

Cranial Osteopathy uses very gentle manipulative pressure to support the release of stresses throughout the body. Treatment focuses not only on relieving current symptoms, but also on improving the underlying health of the tissues.

What Cranial Therapy May Help With

Cranial Osteopathy is particularly for the treatment of:

  • Crying unsettled babies
  • Feeding difficulties
  • Sickness, colic and wind
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Torticollis
  • Plagiocephaly (Flat head)
  • Recurrent ear infections
  • Asthma
  • Sinus and adenoidal problems
  • And more

Cranial Therapy for Babies, Infants and Children

Cranial therapy is often associated with the treatment of babies, infants and children, particularly where there may be retained moulding, feeding difficulties, unsettled behaviour, sleep disturbance, or recurrent ear and sinus issues.

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