9 Unique Things Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths Do To Help

Do you live in Ottawa? Are you looking to find out what pediatric osteopaths do?

If so, you are in the right place.

I have a Holistic Pediatric Osteopathic approach to treating toddlers, children and teens.

As such, I will write about the nine unique things Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths do to help the physical symptoms of toddlers, children and teens.

Let’s start by looking at the first unique thing Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths do: identify and resolve the underlying cause of symptoms.

Identify and Resolve The Underlying Cause Of Symptoms

A Holistic Pediatric Osteopath aims to identify and resolve the underlying causes of physical symptoms by listening to the client’s story and using Applied Kinesiology or muscle testing.

By resolving the underlying causes, a Holistic Pediatric Osteopath achieves a faster and long-term resolution of physical symptoms.

Let’s look at what Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths do to identify reasons for muscle dysfunction which cause physical symptoms.

Use Applied Kinesiology

Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths use Applied Kinesiology (AK) or muscle testing to help identify reasons for muscle dysfunction which cause physical symptoms, including the following:

• Structural Issues
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Current stressors
• Past emotional traumas
• Past physical traumas
• Systemic inflammation
• Biomechanical issues

Let’s look at what Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths do to identify and treat structural issues.

Identify and Treat Structural Issues

A Holistic Pediatric Osteopath uses AK to identify structural issues causing poor muscle dysfunction, including joint, pelvic, rib and spinal misalignment.

A Holistic Pediatric Osteopath uses gentle hands-on techniques to help resolve structural issues and improve muscle dysfunction.

Let’s look at what Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths do to identify and resolve nutritional issues.

Identify And Resolve Nutritional Deficiencies

Using AK, a Holistic Pediatric Osteopath identifies nutritional deficiencies causing muscle dysfunction.

Typical nutrient deficiencies in toddlers, children and teens cause muscle dysfunction, including Iron and Vitamins B12 and D.

You can confirm nutrient deficiencies by asking your Family Doctor for a blood test.

Let’s look at what Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths do to identify current stressors.

Identify Current Stressors

Using AK, a Holistic Pediatric Osteopath can identify whether a current stressor in the life of the toddler, child or teen affects muscle function and leads to physical symptoms.

Current stressors are unusual for toddlers and children and are more likely an issue for teens.

An example might be bullying at school.

Let’s look at what Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths do to identify and treat past emotional traumas.

Identifying And Treating Past Emotional Traumas

Using AK, a Holistic Pediatric Osteopath can identify whether a past emotional trauma in the life of the toddler, child or teen affects muscle function and leads to physical symptoms.

Again, past emotional traumas are more likely in teens.

An example might be the separation of the teens’ parents.

A Holistic Pediatric Osteopath may treat a past emotional trauma using acupressure. Otherwise, they may refer the teen for counselling or energy healing.

Let’s look at what Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths do to identify and treat past physical traumas.

Identifying And Treating Past Physical Traumas

Using Ak, a Holistic Pediatric Osteopath can identify whether a past physical trauma in the life of the toddler, child or teen affects muscle function and leads to physical symptoms.

Examples of past physical traumas include concussions, fractures, falls and road traffic accidents.

A Holistic Pediatric Osteopath can treat past physical trauma using acupressure. Otherwise, they may refer to a practitioner who does Functional Neurology or PDTR.

Let’s look at what Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths do to identify and resolve systemic inflammation.

Identifying And Resolving Systemic Inflammation

Using AK, a Holistic Pediatric Osteopath can identify whether systemic inflammation in the toddler, child or teen affects muscle function and leads to physical symptoms.

Systemic inflammation originates from poor gut health, bacterial imbalance, overgrowth, Candida, food sensitivities, and parasites.

A Holistic Pediatric Osteopath can help resolve gut health issues through dietary advice and supplementation such as probiotics.

Let’s look at what Holistic Pediatric Osteopaths do to identify and correct biomechanical issues.

Identifying And Correcting Biomechanical Issues

Using AK, a Holistic Pediatric Osteopath can identify whether the toddler, child or teen has biomechanical issues causing physical problems.

Biomechanical issues may be the result of poor gait.

A Holistic Pediatric Osteopath typically sees biomechanical issues in the form of sporting injuries.

A Holistic Pediatric Osteopath can help resolve gait issues.

Now It’s Time To Hear From You

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Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. Please do not apply this information without first speaking with your doctor.