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OPENING HOURS

Monday 9.30am to 8pm

Tuesday 9.30 to 8pm

Wednesday 9.30am to 4pm

Thursday 9.30am to 8pm

Friday usually closed

Most Saturdays 9.30am to variable finish time

 

CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY

WHAT IS IT?

Cranial or Craniosacral Osteopathy is a very gentle treatment in which the head, base of the spine and other areas are held while the therapist feels for any abnormal tension or distortion and encourages the body to re-balance itself.  A slow wave-like tension that passes through the body is examined and balanced.  This is very useful for children and newborn babies that have sleep, feeding or behavioural problems as well as anyone that doesn't like the "manipulative" approach. It can also be helpful for headaches, stress and a variety of other conditions.

WHAT CAN IT HELP?

COMMON PROBLEMS TREATED - crying babies, colic, glue ear, headaches, sinus problems, stress, babies after difficult births (forceps, breech, very long or short labour, caesarean etc).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Does it hurt?

- No, as no force is used there is no soreness after treatment.  Some people feel slightly light headed afterwards, most feel very relaxed and want to sleep when they get home.

How old does a child need to be to have cranial treatment?

- Babies can be treated from birth!  Some osteopaths work in obstetric departments assessing newborn babies, as the earlier any distortion or compression of the baby’s head is relieved, the better they will develop.

Will I need to get undressed?

- No, cranial osteopathy is done through light clothing.  However, if the osteopath needs to assess a structural problem such as a spinal curve you may need to undress to underwear for the assessment.

Your therapist is Peter Still BSc(ost).

 

 
 

 

Grays Complementary Clinic
Hope House, 2 Cromwell Road
Grays, Essex RM17 5ER
United Kingdom

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