cranial osteopath for reflux

Has anyone use cranial osteopathy to treat reflux? Does it work? Any clinic/ practitioner you would recommend in Auckland?

Thank you.

Yeah I never tried it but I have heard good things from other people. I don't think you can cure it that way but it may help with managing symptoms. Also if you are breastfeeding have you gone dairy free? Or if ff, tried a lactose free formula? As I think it's 1 in 3 babies with reflux are dairy intolerant and it was the case for my boy- that was our breakthrough moment finding out that. Let us know how you get on as Ive always wondered if my boy would benefit from it as he was a forceps baby and I think he is probably a bit out of alignment

My twin boys have both had cranial osteopathy and their wind problems and bowel issues etc all cleared up. I am a big believer in this kind of treatment. My sister in law is an osteopath in wellington and recommends Anu Norrie at Stillpoint Osteopathic Centre Auckland.

Hi hahahasam - did you go back to the osteopath and has it made any difference yet? I am wondering whether to take my 2 month old - I have tried nearly EVERYTHING I can find that promises a more settled baby and spent so much money on it all, but havent tried Osteoptahy yet. Who did you take him to see?

thanks for the reply, my friend also recommended the same place, so thats good to hear. It IS worth trying everything isnt it? Im sorry Osteo didnt work for your little one.. have you tried going off wheat and dairy? It has helped us quite a bit, maybe that will help your wee one too? But I also had to go off acidy foods (esp tomatoes, like in sauce and pastes esp), corn, beans, any spices and certain fruits too. So my diet is pretty darn bland right now. And its all about rice! haha But her wind is a LOT less (she had major issues, it was aaaaaawful!). But it took about a week to see the difference, its quite hard going wheat and dairy free I think, especially if you love your dairy like me, (and expensive too) because wheat and dairy are in EVERYTHING, but its worth it to see her have that relief finally.

The other thing you could add to the things you try is probiotics - I started my little one on these just a few days ago, I havent seen any improvement yet, but could take a while, up to a month, but I am big on this and its totally worth it and can only do good anyway. If you had antibiotics at all when pregnant or just after birth, I'd DEFINITELY get some probiotics into him, and you, and he'll get it through your milk too (if youre breastfeeding). Probiotics can definitely help, Natures Way or Ethical Nutrients is the way to go I reckon.

We found osteo quite helpful with my daughters colic and reflux. Have used a cple and found Grace Osteopathy in Mt Eden to be the best. Also, cutting out dairy from my diet helped, as well as caffeine, tomatoes and other 'refluxy' foods. Plunket family centres are also useful in giving you advice about what foods to avoid if BF and how to settle your baby.

I've found losec (Omeprazole) to be a big help too. Are you seeing a specialist? Reflux babies are such hard work. I got quite a few tips from another forum I posted on. I should try and find them. Hope things pick up for you soon