Baby Osteopathy – Why and how does it help with Betts Curtis Osteopath Worthing
Baby Osteopathy – Why and how can it help with Betts Curtis Osteopath at Broadwater Osteopathic Practice Worthing There are many reasons why a parent may bring their baby in to see one of our paediatric osteopaths. Here Betts and Grant share a few of the common ones; For more information about Betts click here Bethany Curtis […]
Children and Bone Health- a growing concern, by Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing
Children and Bone health – the concerns of fussy eating and lack of exercise in children and young adults! If there is one thing that concerns us at the practice, more than many other issues, it is bone health in children and young adults. It is vital that during childhood through to early adulthood, our […]
Back pain from Breast Feeding? Try these 5 simple tips with Osteopath & Infant Feeding Coach Betts Curtis
If you are experiencing back pain whilst breast feeding, try these 5 simple tips from Osteopath Betts Curtis. Back pain or neck and shoulder pain is a common complaint we hear from patients. Try these simple tips to see if they help ease those aches and niggles. Keep your baby Close This may sound obvious, but […]
How to walk NOT push a buggy or wheelchair, by Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing
How to Walk a Buggy not Push a Buggy, by Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing This may seem a bit of an odd post, but we see many patients in clinic who suffer with Buggy or Wheelchair related aches and niggles. These niggles vary from painful wrists and arms to low back pain and neck and shoulder […]
Breastfeeding babies, sometimes not that easy. Could baby osteopathy help? By Betts Curtis Osteopath, Worthing
The benefits of breastfeeding can include the reduction of incidence of gastrointestinal infection, obesity and asthma; mothers have increased protection for pre-menopausal breast and ovarian cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, plus economic and environmental benefits. But what if you find it painful or stressful or baby is struggling to latch and suck? With the stigma surrounding […]
My baby has a flat head, is this normal? Reviewed by Betts Curtis, Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing
“My baby’s head is flat! Is that normal?” is a question we often get from worried parents. Flat head syndrome, (positional plagiocephaly) is a flattening of the back or side of a baby’s head, altering the overall shape of their skull. The incidence of plagiocephaly is reported to be as high as 46.6% at 7 weeks to […]
Breast-feeding a struggle? Is it baby or is it me? Gemma Radmall, Osteopath in Worthing explores.
Every mum-to-be is told of the benefits of breastfeeding; the incidence of gastrointestinal infection, obesity and asthma is reduced in breast fed infants, mothers have increased protection for pre-menopausal breast and ovarian cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, not to mention the economic and environmental benefits. But what about those who wish to breastfeed but find it […]
How can an osteopath help my baby or child by Gemma Radmall at Broadwater Osteopathic Practice, Worthing
How can an osteopath help my baby or child is a common question we get asked. Gemma Radmall specialises in treating babies and children and joins Broadwater Osteopaths in November 2018! Broadwater Osteopathic Practice in Worthing is pleased to announce a new member to the team, Gemma Radmall. Gemma will be joining our team as […]
Back to school hints and tips- Part 1- Shoes, by Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing
The back to school series- Part 1- by Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing Choosing the right shoes- a battle between their wants and what is best for them….. Lots of us love our shoes and kids are often no less fussy when it comes shoes. Growing feet need special attention and it is vital to choose wisely. […]
Back Pain and Children
Back Pain and Children Like adults, children can suffer from back pain as a result of a variety of lifestyle activities. And like adults, there are number of things that parents and carers can do to prevent issues arising. If your child does complain of back pain, it is important to seek advice from qualified […]