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Pregnancy
A woman’s body changes during pregnancy. Those changes include the softening of ligaments, weight increase and changes to posture.
That can lead to additional pressure on joints in various parts of the body, including the spine or pelvis. Osteopathy helps to ease these strains with a hands-on approach as well as providing exercises to maintain range of motion and thereby making patients more comfortable.
Scientific literature
Reviews have been conducted showing relevant benefits of Osteopathic treatment on women quality of life, during and after their pregnancy. (Review and meta-analysis 1, review 2)
Paediatric Osteopathy
Babies’ skeletons are softer than an adult’s and Emanuele will therefore use gentler techniques such as cranial osteopathy when treating babies. The main aim will be to relieve muscle spasms and their inability to relax. Cranial techniques are often used when treating young children and newborn infants. These techniques are always safe, gentle, and non-manipulative.
Scientific literature
Some benefits were found in the improvements of unsettled, distressed and excessive crying babies. Although mechanisms through which osteopathy may lead to these results are still unclear, parents appear satisfied by this manual approach (Systematic Review).
Furthermore, it is relevant to say that the risk of reported adverse events was indicated as “low”.
