Baby and children’s osteopathy Amsterdam

Baby and child osteopathy – Osteopath Amsterdam

Osteopathy can be a solution for common complaints in babies and children. During the first appointment, an extensive consultation and examination will be conducted to determine the symptoms and their possible causes. Based on the consultation and examination, a treatment plan will be drawn up. In many cases, this will involve a few appointments. It is important to note that only gentle mobilising movements are used during treatment (never manipulation). If the osteopath considers it necessary to have additional tests carried out, your baby or child will always be referred to your family doctor or a specialist.

Complaints in babies

The most common complaints we see in babies are: crying, restlessness, colic or a preferred posture. Birth is a very stressful event, during which many mechanical forces act on both mother and child. The forces involved in childbirth, such as contractions, can cause blockages or areas of tension. The position of the child, the duration of labour and interventions such as vacuum extraction or forceps can increase these forces. When such an area of tension or blockage occurs, it can manifest itself in the above-mentioned complaints.

Common complaints in babies in practice

An overview of complaints:

• Preferred posture
• Difficulty swallowing or poor/restless breastfeeding
• Sleep problems
• Difficult birth/vacuum pump birth
• Kiss Syndrome
• Motor problems
• Developmental problems, such as not crawling, walking late, rolling over
• Reflux/hidden reflux
• Intestinal cramps
• Crying babies
• Restless babies
• Recurring ear infections

Baby and paediatric osteopathy in Amsterdam

Jop Mur is himself the father of three children and has extensive experience in treating babies and children. After completing his studies in osteopathy, Jop specialised in treating babies and children by completing a course in paediatric osteopathy at Pro Osteo. Jop Mur is a certified paediatric and baby osteopath. Jop also works at the Kinder Integraal Medisch Centrum (Children’s Integral Medical Centre), where he supervises internships for the paediatric osteopathy course.

Available slots for babies

Due to the long waiting list and full schedule, Jop has reserved specific slots for babies. These are not visible in the online schedule. Please contact one of our assistants (0206735989) to inquire about availability.