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Tag: cranial osteopathy

16 October 2023

Plagiocephaly: How to manage from an Osteopathic Perspective

As a cranial osteopath, I often find myself addressing concerns from parents about their infants displaying a “flat head”, a flattening or misshaping of the skull known as plagiocephaly. I’m passionate about helping parents understand that there’s plenty of hope and positive action to take. Recognising the signs early can be a springboard to ensure a [...]

15 April 2020

“Im all knotted up!”: Myofascial Trigger Points

What are muscle ‘knots’ or myofascial trigger points, how do they develop and what can you do… Have you ever experienced a tender lumpy sensation under your skin and thought to yourself: what is that? How did that get there? Or maybe you have attended a session with one of our osteopaths or massage therapist […]

25 August 2019

What to expect from a trip to an Osteopath at Bodyfix Clinic

As an Osteopath at the Bodyfix Clinic, I understand that booking an appointment could potentially be a worrying or concerning experience because you are unsure about what will happen when the clinic door closes. You may be experiencing lower back pain from sitting at a desk for too long?  You may be experiencing shoulder pain from […]

28 July 2019

The Cranial Osteopath: Treating babies

There are many reasons why parents bring their babies to a Cranial Osteopath like Giulia Bonetto at the Bodyfix Clinic. Difficult delivery: Babies delivered using forceps or ventouse can cause tension in a baby’s head. This can result in a cone head or even bruising from the forceps. Babies can show their discomfort by crying, […]

11 June 2019

Babies and Reflux: Simple tips to help minimise discomfort

Reflux is a common condition in babies which causes them to bring up small amounts of milk or can occasionally cause vomiting after eating. Most babies have a certain amount of reflux because the valve at the top of the stomach (lower oesophageal sphincter) is not fully developed. Babies can bring up some milk, and […]