Dynamic Osteopathy by Zena Hewett

 

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Home

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Osteopathy

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Conditions we treat

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Osteopathy for business

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. About us

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. FAQ's

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Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Osteopathic evidence

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Safe in our hands

 

your safety & care above all else.to the highest professional standards and puts laid down by the GOsC. Your Osteopath works the strict guidelines of ethics and competency register requires continuing compliance with (1993 Osteopaths Act). Maintenance on the the title ‘Osteopath’ is protected by statute law the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) as All Osteopaths must then be registered with programme.extensive 4-5 year accredited honours degree Osteopathic study requires undertaking an In safe hands?improve your health & quality of life.advice to further speed your recovery & This may also include exercise & healthcare treatment and /or management plan with you. with you. The Osteopath will then agree a A diagnosis will then be made & discussed relevant testing (e.g. blood pressure).assessment will then take place, with any movements. A full examination & postural underwear & perform a series of simple You will normally be asked to undress to your information about your lifestyle & diet, as well take a very detailed medical history including What to expect& ‘glue ear’Children with ‘growing pains’, injuries, •head (plagiocephally)trauma including misshapen problems, post-birth digestive/feeding fretfulness, Babies with •and painsPregnancy aches •Arthritic pain•Period pains•Asthma •‘Slipped discs’•Sports & accidental injuries•Sciatica & ‘trapped nerves’•Hip, knee, ankle & foot problems•Headaches, facial pain & stress•Shoulder, arm & hand problems•Back and neck problems•body. This includes, for example, relief from:backs and necks, we do in fact treat the whole Although best known for our treatment of What can Osteopaths treat? GP for blood tests).to the appropriate professional (e.g. to your investigations, your Osteopath will refer you health condition that requires further to later life. However, if there is an underlying life, irrespective of age & lifestyle - from babies Health issues can be treated at every stage of Who is suitable for treatment? without dealing with the cause.tailored to you, & not just treating symptoms such as your occupation, personal & medical be impacting on your current (or past) health considering other aspects of your life that may functional & postural standpoint, as well as Osteopath will assess you from a mechanical, Individuals are precisely that...individual. Your Why see an Osteopath?but especially babies and the elderly).very gentle Cranial Osteopathy (suitable for all, appropriate & only with your consent), and the type methods, manipulation (where stretching, ‘massage’ mobilising, may include: niques, which -variety of gentle, will use a wide Your Osteopath the body. dynamics & health of will treat with a view to improving the overall will impact on its function and vice versa, and that problems in the structure of the body its internal structures. Osteopaths recognise problems within the framework of the body & (highly trained touch) to diagnose & treat Osteopaths use their hands & palpation skills function and health. aimed at optimising the body’s mobility, Osteopathy is a primary healthcare profession What is osteopathy?

 

Osteopathic evidence

 

Case studies:

1) Baby Milly’s difficult birth

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Case studies

1) Baby Milly’s difficult birth

Sally seeks osteopathic help for baby Milly’s difficulties

Milly was brought to the clinic by her mother Sally when she was just three weeks old, who reported that she was generally fretful, and also unsettled and distressed during feeding and for up to one hour afterwards. She occasionally vomited and only passed a motion every couple of days. Despite being very vocal when she was distressed, Milly’s cry was very quiet and she sounded like a kitten mewing. Sally’s Health Visitor had suggested that osteopathic treatment might help Milly.

Birth history

Little Milly had had a very traumatic entry into the world. Sally’s labour was difficult and long, but Milly didn’t descend properly for a long time. When she did, everything happened extremely quickly and Milly was born in the wrong presentation - facing the wrong way (back to back) and she was blue due to a loop of umbilical cord wrapped tightly round her neck.

Examining Milly

When osteopathically examining Milly, it was obvious that she had some very noticeable imbalances and torsion (twists) through her body. She also favoured turning her head to the right, with a lot of muscle tension in her shoulders and neck. All through her frontal bones (forehead) there was compression and congestion from her position during labour, which was quite likely to be giving her headaches. Poor Milly had great tension throughout her abdomen too.
The cord around her neck appeared to have caused massive compression to the structures in her neck and throat resulting in damage to the tissues (muscles, ligaments, nerves, etc) as well as compressing her throat causing her little kitten-like cry. Additionally the cord had pulled hard on its attachment at her umbilicus (tummy button), which had set up tensions and strain throughout her abdominal muscles and her digestive system. Also the nerves that control the digestive system and others were irritated & compressed in the neck during delivery too, giving Milly all sorts of discomfort and irritation.

Treatment aims

The aim of treatment for little Milly was to support her recovery from her traumatic birth, both with a short series of osteopathic treatment and some home advice for her parents to use at home.
Treatment at the clinic was to very gently reduce the unhealthy tension and twists in her tissues around her neck, shoulders and back; to reduce the irritation to the nerves of digestion, and to relieve the compression through the bones at the front of her head. The techniques used were gentle, safe, non-invasive paediatric and cranial osteopathy techniques.
Sally was shown some special massage techniques for Milly’s abdomen, and given advice to encourage Milly to change from her favoured head position.

Milly’s response to treatment

I am pleased to say that Milly responded fantastically to treatment, improving week by week. By the time she was discharged after five weekly sessions, she had a much louder cry (much to Sally’s delight at night time feeds!); she could feed comfortably and was generally a more settled and happy baby. The tension around her neck and shoulders had resolved, and her digestive system was functioning normally. Sally was delighted with Milly’s improvement and felt that osteopathy really helped her daughter to return to good health quickly.

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