I wondered if anyone had experience of using cranial osteopathy for minor behavioural problems. My DD is 6. She?s very hyper, bouncy and impulsive and struggles with concentration (although she is bright and doing very well at school). She can concentrate when she has to (or when it?s something she?s interested in) but is often very fidgety. While other people comment on what a happy child she is, she is actually quite anxious and irritable at home, and finds it very hard to sleep (and is exhausted in the morning). I?ve always put it down to just the way she is, but her behaviour / anxiety seems to be getting more pronounced, and it?s affecting her ability to make friendships, which she finds upsetting. She?s popular with other children and plays well on a one to one basis, but doesn?t cope so well in a group environment, where she tends to become a bit solitary. I think the more stressed she is, the more bouncy she gets, and the less she sleeps, which produces a vicious circle. I?ve heard of CO being used for very anxious of hyperactive children (although I wouldn?t say she fitted the bill for hyperactive) and was wondering what people thought. She was a brow presentation that caused her neck problems at birth and was quite a difficult delivery.
Any thoughts welcome!