I recently attended an interesting course at the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy: Establishing Oxygenation & Vascular Flow in the Paediatric Pathway.
The course focused on the essence of good circulation in newborns and children. But when can this circulation be disrupted, and how do we recognize the signs?
Some indications of potentially disrupted circulation:
• Abnormal stress in the mother during pregnancy
• Prematurity
• Lack of oxygen during delivery, for example due to a tight umbilical cord around the neck
• A moderate or poor first breath of the newborn
In children who have experienced viral or bacterial infections, long-term problems with the lungs and airways can arise. Osteopathy can be a valuable addition in these cases. In daily practice, I increasingly see children following (recurrent) bronchiolitis, pneumonia, asthma, or croup.
As an osteopath, I identify where the greatest loss of movement occurs in the fascia (the connective tissue) and release this using gentle techniques. The goal is to improve the circulation of blood and lymph, which is essential for the child’s recovery and health.
As Dr. A.T. Still said: “The rule of the artery and vein is supreme.”
