Treatments
Osteopathy for children
An Osteopath regards the body as a whole.
Whether your child is in perfect health or has (physical) problems, a helping hand during their growth and development never hurts! Children use much more energy compared to adults, because (personal) growth demands a lot.
It is crucial that all stimuli – both physical and mental – are adequately processed. Osteopathy provides tools for the child, which makes it easier to experience their development. Osteopathic science knows several (natural) techniques to support the development of the child’s immune system and a variety of methods to stimulate the proper functioning of the organ system.
Not only healthy children but children that experience discomfort during everyday life benefit from osteopathic treatments too.
Children often respond very well to our osteopathic treatments
Treatment
For example, restricted movement, eczema, or to alleviate allergies. Osteopathy has a wide variety of possibilities to stimulate the health and development of your child due to an integral approach to human health.
It is therefore not surprising that more and more parents find their way to osteopathy.
Common complaints in children
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Digestive problems
Digestive problems are common in children and can cause considerable discomfort. These can range from abdominal pain, cramps and bloating to diarrhea or constipation. These symptoms can disrupt a child’s daily routine, preventing them from eating, playing or sleeping as they would like. Osteopathy offers a gentle and effective approach to supporting children’s digestion and addressing issues naturally.
Osteopathy focuses on restoring balance in the body through gentle, manual techniques that improve the mobility of the abdomen and other relevant structures. This allows the body to function better and digestion will proceed more smoothly.
Our treatments are not only aimed at relieving symptoms, but also at addressing the underlying causes of the complaints. Osteopathy helps your child’s body to relax, improve blood circulation and promote the overall functioning of the digestive system. This contributes to recovery and ensures that the complaints are less likely to return in the future.
The diagnosis
At Osteopathie Laarman we start with a thorough analysis of your child's digestive complaints. We take the time to listen to your concerns and discuss your child's medical history. Through careful observation and asking targeted questions we get a complete picture of the situation, so that we can create a treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your child's needs.
The treatment
Our osteopaths use gentle manual techniques that improve abdominal mobility, reduce muscle tension and support the functioning of the digestive system. The treatments are completely safe for children and are aimed at restoring the natural balance in the body. Through osteopathy, we not only help to relieve digestive complaints, but also contribute to promoting the overall health and well-being of your child.
Developmental problems
Developmental problems in children can manifest themselves in a variety of ways, from motor delays and speech problems to behavioral or learning problems. By restoring balance in the body and stimulating the nervous system, osteopathy can help improve your child's motor and cognitive functions.
The aim is to strengthen the body's self-healing capacity and help your child develop optimally in motor and cognitive areas.
The causes of developmental problems can vary and can be both physical and neurological in nature. In some children, there may be blockages or tensions in the body that affect the communication between the brain and muscles. This can lead to delayed motor or cognitive skills. Osteopathy focuses on improving the mobility of the body, relaxing the muscles and promoting the flow of blood and nerves. This stimulates the nervous system, which is important for proper development.
The diagnosis
At Osteopathie Laarman, we begin with a careful and detailed assessment of your child’s developmental challenges. We take the time to listen to your concerns and observations and discuss your child’s medical and developmental history. Through a comprehensive evaluation, we can create a customized treatment plan that addresses the specific challenges your child is facing.
The treatment
Our osteopaths use gentle manual techniques to stimulate your child’s nervous system and muscles. By resolving blockages and improving mobility, the body is brought into balance, which can help develop motor skills, speech and behavioural functions. The treatments are safe, painless and are fully tailored to the age and needs of your child. Osteopathy can play an important role in promoting healthy development and supporting your child in reaching their full potential.
Problems with falling asleep
Sleep problems are common in children and can be very stressful for both them and their parents. Whether it is difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night or waking up early, sleep deprivation can affect a child’s well-being and development.
Osteopathy focuses on restoring balance to the nervous system and improving overall relaxation in the body, so that your child can fall asleep more easily and sleep more deeply.
The autonomic nervous system plays an important role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle. When this system is not functioning properly, it can be difficult for a child to wind down and fall asleep. The treatments are gentle and safe, aimed at improving blood circulation, reducing tension and encouraging the body to relax. Through this approach, we can improve your child’s sleep quality, allowing them to wake up feeling more rested and energized.
The diagnosis
At Osteopathie Laarman, we begin with a careful analysis of your child’s sleep problems. We discuss your child’s sleep patterns and medical history, and we listen to your observations and concerns. Through a comprehensive assessment, we can determine the cause of the sleep problems and create a treatment plan specifically targeted to your child’s needs.
The treatment
Our osteopaths use gentle manual techniques to balance your child’s nervous system and help the body relax. We focus on relieving tension, improving circulation and restoring natural rest and sleep cycles. The treatments are safe, painless and completely tailored to your child’s age and well-being. By using osteopathy, your child can sleep better, which contributes to their health and development.
Improve posture
Good posture is essential for the healthy development of children. Postural problems can arise at a young age and can lead to discomfort, pain and can affect motor and physical development. Osteopathy offers an effective way to address postural problems in children by restoring balance in the body and improving overall mobility.
Our treatments are aimed at restoring natural balance and promoting good, healthy posture, which can not only relieve pain but also contribute to your child's overall physical development.
Postural problems in children can have various causes. This can range from incorrect sitting posture during schoolwork, overuse of certain muscle groups or even muscle tension as a result of an injury. In some cases, poor posture can be the result of an imbalance in the nervous system or structural blockages in the body. Osteopathy focuses on improving the mobility of joints, relaxing tense muscles and promoting blood circulation so that the body can function optimally and posture improves.
The diagnosis
At Osteopathie Laarman, we start treatment with a thorough analysis of your child's posture. We take the time to listen to your concerns, discuss the history of any complaints, and observe your child's posture. Through a detailed examination, we can identify the underlying causes of the posture problems and create a treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your child's needs.
The treatment
Our osteopaths use gentle manual techniques to improve joint and muscle mobility, reduce tension in the body and restore overall posture. Through osteopathy, we not only help your child to sit, stand and move better, but we also contribute to preventing postural problems in the future. The treatments are safe, painless and tailored to the age and well-being of your child.
Frequently asked questions about osteopathy
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During the intake interview we try to get a picture of your general health. Together we look at your medical history and current health complaints. In addition, we do a physical examination in which we look at the underlying cause of your complaints. Depending on the nature of your complaints we start treatment immediately.