Mala is qualified to treat pregnant women, babies and children and receives referrals from Birthing and Beyond a local team of experienced midwives who run antenatal and postnatal classes.

The changing curves of a woman’s spine and body during pregnancy, due to softening ligaments, weight increase due to the growth of a baby and the consequential changes in posture can lead to an increase in pressure on the spine and pelvis which osteopathy may help ease.

Gentle osteopathic techniques, like cranial osteopathy and gentle soft tissue massage are suitable for babies and children at all stages of development. 

There may be many reasons why your child may have back pain and a full osteopathic assessment including advice on contributing factors such as past trauma, environmental factors and the health history of the family may help with management and inform the osteopath if further examinations are necessary.