It is common for people to believe that infants should not
have any stress or strain on their bodies, due to their youth. However, in
truth, being born can be one of the most physically stressful events the human
body will ever experience. The baby’s body is subject to large amounts of force
as the uterus pushes the baby through the birth canal. Cranial manipulation for infants is one way many parents elect to alleviate your baby’s bodily stresses.
During birth, a baby twists and turns its way through the
bony structures of the pelvis. The baby’s skull is soft to accommodate this
journey, allowing the soft bones of the skull to overlap and reduce the size of
the head. It is not uncommon for the bones in the skull to bend and warp
slightly as the baby exits the birth canal.
Often this journey results in babies being born with a
slightly odd shaped head. Over the first few days of the baby’s life, his or
her head will gradually begin to lose its molded shape as the baby cries,
yawns, and suckles. However, at times, this process is incomplete, particularly
if the birth required assistance from forceps or a ventouse.
As a result of this inability to restore the skull to a
normal shape, some babies are required to live with some uncomfortable stresses
within their head and body. While some babies can cope well even with severe
retained molding and compression of the skull, others require special treatment
to help restore their skulls to a normal shape.
An osteopathic physician can treat these symptoms using
cranial manipulation. The baby’s skull will be gently massaged in a manner that
has been proven time and again to be safe and effective. Very specific, light
pressure is applied where necessary to alleviate tension in the skull and body.
To find out more about cranial manipulation for your infant, go to
DrMcReynolds.com today!
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