Cranial Osteopathy

[aaronsverytiredmummy]

Has anyone used this - does it improve anything? Neighbour told me ds2 may benefit from it. He is autistic.

ds has had it - he has mild motor skill problems. He has liked going but the CO doens't think his problems are physical, more neurological, so there is only so much she can do to release tension and pressure in his neck and spine. She thinks the odd session is enough for him, and we have probably one to go.

I have not use it for autism, but for a medical problem with dd2. She had unexlained projectile vomitting from birth to age 2.5. Went through all the normal food intolerances etc, had various tests and x rays, barium swallow. The paediatrician never found an explanation.

Got so bad that the acid in the vomit rotted her teeth as they came through (still working on that now, 2 years later). Eventually someone recommended cranial osteopathy. I took her for her first appointment, he felt her head and straight away said something about her birth/pregnancy circumstances which was very accurate.

He said she would need 3 treatments, but not to get disheartened if I didn't see any response at first. After the first 2, nothing changed, but midway through the 3rd appointment he said "that's it, I've fixed it".

She did not vomit from that day onwards, to me it was like a miracle. Our life totally changed. If you live near Nottingham I can give you his details. It can't do any harm, and who knows it may do some good.

Sorry about the length of that ramble

its not something i have tried and i am not sure that any of my three would co-operate, my girls SN school has a lady come in to do it, i do live near Nottingham so it maybe worth a try.

Thanks anniediv - i live in the north west so no good but I will definately look in to it.

Hi AVTM

I've been taking J to a cranial osteopath since last July. I'm not sure if it's helpful - sometimes it seems to settle him and sometimes not - but it's all very interesting. Until recently all the work has been done on J's skull but lately the CO has picked up that J's issues seem related to environmental factors (ie toxicity) so he's going to start work on opening up the lymph system to help drain toxins. DH thinks it's all a load of bo**ocks but I'm not so sure. I can't say that J's any different since having treatment but then I don't know what he'd have been like without it either.

If you're keen to give it a go you could try looking at the list of registered practitioners here:

www.cranial.org.uk/
Sorry, one day I'll get round to working out links...

Hi AVTM.

I am a massive adovate of cranial osteopathy, as it has worked miracles with our DS1, who has a "single suture" one of many ways that craniosyntosis occurs. The lady we see also works with children with autism and other S.N's. She actualy travels to a schoool with the other osteopaths where the children can be treated.

When DS2 was born, thankfully he didn't have craniosyntosis (we have a 1 in 2000) chance of it happening again to the next baby. I still took him, and it did appear there was help that could be given, he however only required 6 treatments. I can't say there was any obvious improvements, but our osteopath said she could feel the tightness go, and I'm glad we took him.

What I'm trying to say is, they'll always be the people who say its rubbish / doesn't work. I think I would've agreed had I only taken DS2. However, knowing what it did for DS1 (he didn't talk or sleep until 2, and I really mean didn't talk, no baby babble, lost any muma / dada development age 1. He never slept a night through from birth until 24 months) I would really think it'd be worth a shot with your son, especially as he has autism.
We kept a record, and it's amazing what achievements we have made. DS sleeps a good 10-12 hours every night, and also now talks very well. It will be a treatment that he will always need until adulthood as his head grows, although the appointments will be more spaced with as he slows down growing.

When you're looking for a C.O. ring around a few and ask if they treat children specifically, be prepared on your first visit thatyour DS may not like his head been touched. Not that it hurts them, it's just kids! Our DS still wriggles off halfway through! Take a fave toy or book.
Our first appointment was almost an hour and now they are just 30 mins. We have also found DS can be very sleepy afterward, or have a real energy burst (in a good way, not a hyperactive thing)If you want to know anymore, please CAT me.

I really hope it works for you and your DS. x

aaronsverytiredmummy, how old is you ds?

Ds2 had this done around 6 times and it worked wonders. He had autistic tendencies and still has mild ones. I swear by it. His pre school even commented on the difference in him. HTH

Ulysees he is 3.5. His sppech and communication is coming on a treat but his behaviour and aggression are a real problem and I wanted to try and make some changes before school. I am definately going to look in to it.

KT I will get on that website straight away.

Mamatuks - thanks for the info very helpful.

onlyjoking do you want his details? Can I CAT you or email you?

avtm, they say it works best before 6 i think? so he's a good age for it. It helped ds2s aggression and he slept better too.

Best effects are from treatment before adult teeth come in. The jaw seals up after that and it doesn't work so well.

Well thank goodness I asked now then. I have made an appointment for Tuesday. How long do you think before there is a difference?

When I first started taking J last year, I could see a difference after treatment straight away but didn't know whether to put it down to the treatment or other factors (it was at the beginning of the school holidays). Later sessions he'd always react badly afterwards then settle down, and by the end of the summer he was much calmer. Now it seems to have levelled off.

Good luck with your appointment, it will be interesting to find out how it goes.

Thanks KT, looking forward to it.

We had the appointment today, DS is so relaxed. He screamed and sweated profusely during the treatment although he did try to go back into the Consultants Room after so it didn't phase him. Glad we went and can;t wait to see how the next couple of appointments go.