Align Osteopathy

15/11/2025

✨ What Is Paediatric Osteopathy? ✨

Paediatric osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on approach that supports babies and children as they adapt and grow. Using light touch, we look for areas of tension or strain that may have developed during pregnancy, birth, or early development.

Parents often tell us they value having space to understand their baby’s movements, behaviours, and comfort a little more clearly.

🍼 Common Questions We’re Asked

Is it safe?
Yes: techniques are extremely gentle and adapted specifically for babies.

Why do parents bring their baby?
Many come after noticing things like tension from birth, feeding challenges, digestive discomfort, or a preference for turning their head one way. Every baby is different, so we always assess individually.

Will my baby cry?
Some sleep, some wriggle, some cry - all normal. We work at your baby’s pace.

Do I need a referral?
Bo referral is needed.

If you ever want to know more about how paediatric osteopathy works, we’re always happy to chat 💛

07/11/2025

06/11/2025

💙 Why parents choose Align for their baby’s early care

Those first few months can feel like a blur, full of new experiences, questions, and changes for both you and your baby. Many parents come to see us not because something feels wrong, but because they’ve noticed their little one seems a bit unsettled or could use some extra support adjusting after birth.

Here are a few reasons families choose osteopathic care in those early weeks:

👶 Gentle, baby-led care
Our approach is calm and unhurried. We work entirely at your baby’s pace, using gentle techniques designed with their comfort and safety in mind.

👐 Support for common early challenges
Some babies may seem more tense after birth, have unsettled digestion, or find it hard to relax during or after feeding. Osteopathic care aims to gently support the body’s natural balance and ease, helping your baby feel more comfortable.

💬 Time and reassurance
Our appointments give space for your questions and concerns, whether it’s about feeding, positioning, or simply wanting to make sure your baby feels at ease.

💞 A whole-family approach
We look beyond just one area, considering how your baby moves, rests, and feeds, while also supporting you as parents to feel confident and calm in those early days.

Every baby’s start is unique, and our role is simply to listen, observe, and gently support where it’s needed most. 💙

📞 Tel: 023 8194 3275
💬 WhatsApp: 07891 718780
🌐 www.align-osteopathy.co.uk
📧 info@align-osteopathy.co.uk

05/11/2025

🌱 Supporting your baby’s development through gentle movement

In the early months, a baby’s body is constantly learning, how to move, balance, feed, and interact with the world around them.

Sometimes, small restrictions or areas of tension can affect how they reach and explore these milestones, from rolling and feeding to finding comfort when lying down.

Paediatric osteopathy takes a gentle, whole-body approach, looking at how all the systems work together, the musculoskeletal, nervous, and digestive systems, to support smooth, coordinated development.

When a baby’s body feels more at ease, they can move more freely, feed more comfortably, and rest more peacefully, giving them the best start for growth and connection.

📞 Tel: 023 8194 3275
💬 WhatsApp: 07891 718780
🌐 www.align-osteopathy.co.uk
📧 info@align-osteopathy.co.uk

04/11/2025

We recently received the kindest words from one of our families:

“I booked in to have my little girl checked over after a quick birth and a few problems with reflux. It was pretty much instant results after the first session, after 3 sessions she was so much better! All lovely ladies and would definitely recommend them to anyone struggling!”

Hearing experiences like this means so much to our team. Every baby’s journey is different, and it’s a privilege to be trusted to help them, and their parents, feel calmer, more comfortable, and supported. 💙

📞 Tel: 023 8194 3275
💬 WhatsApp: 07891 718780
🌐 www.align-osteopathy.co.uk

📧 info@align-osteopathy.co.uk

03/11/2025

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03/11/2025

Why some babies feel unsettled after birth.💙

Even when everything goes smoothly, birth can still be a big physical event for a baby.

Changes in pressure, position, or a fast delivery can sometimes leave small areas of tension in their body, especially around the neck, shoulders, or jaw.

This tension may show up as feeding challenges, difficulty settling, or signs of discomfort when lying flat.

Gentle osteopathic techniques can help release these patterns, supporting comfort, relaxation, and ease of movement as babies grow and develop.

It’s incredible how even the smallest shifts can make a big difference for little ones 💙

📞 Tel: 023 8194 3275
💬 WhatsApp: 07891 718780
🌐 www.align-osteopathy.co.uk
📧 info@align-osteopathy.co.uk

01/11/2025

It’s been a wonderful week in clinic, and a reminder of why we love what we do.

We’ve supported expectant mums looking for relief and reassurance as their bodies change, helped one lovely family whose newborn was struggling to feed comfortably, and fitted in an extra appointment for a mum-to-be who just needed that little bit of help to feel more like herself again.

Moments like these, seeing a baby feed more easily, or a mum leave feeling lighter and more confident, are exactly why we’re so passionate about osteopathic care for women and families.

If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or navigating feeding challenges, we’re here to help you feel supported and listened to at every stage.

🌿 Learn more or book online: www.align-osteopathy.co.uk

01/11/2025

31/10/2025

Tick or Treat! 👻🎃

The clinic is closed today, but we’ll be back open as normal tomorrow.

If you need to get in touch, you can:
• Message us on WhatsApp: 07597 025 591
• Email us: info@align-osteopathy.co.uk

• Or, if you’d like to book an appointment, you can do it anytime via our website: www.align-osteopathy.co.uk

We’ll get back to you as soon as we’re back in clinic.

Enjoy your Halloween!

29/10/2025

Feeling tired, foggy, or low in energy? It’s not always “just perimenopause.”

Many women in their 40s and 50s put symptoms like fatigue, low mood, or poor concentration down to hormones, but sometimes, iron deficiency is part of the picture too.

Here’s what to know (inspired by Dr. Jen Gunter’s recent article on women’s health):

1️⃣ Iron deficiency isn’t always anaemia.
You can have low iron stores long before your blood count changes — and this can still cause tiredness, headaches, brain fog and even restless legs.

2️⃣ Heavy periods are a major cause.
Fluctuating hormones in perimenopause can lead to heavier or longer cycles, which gradually deplete iron stores.

3️⃣ A simple test can check your levels.
Ask your GP for a ferritin test, not just a standard blood count. Ferritin shows how much iron you have in reserve, and low results can often be treated with diet, supplements or, in some cases, iron infusions.

Iron supports every cell in your body, from energy production to brain function. Getting your levels checked can make a huge difference to how you feel day to day.

At Align, we’re passionate about helping women understand their bodies and feel informed when speaking with their healthcare providers.

(Information adapted from Dr. Jen Gunter, “Running on Empty: The Hidden Impact of Iron Deficiency in Perimenopausal Women.”)

28/10/2025

Thanks to the Generation Study, baby Freddie was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer just weeks after birth - before any symptoms appeared. Early detection meant he could begin treatment quickly, giving him the best chance of saving his vision.

At Princess Anne Hospital we are proud to offer the Generation Study. This world-leading research offers free testing for genetics conditions using a cord blood sample taken shortly after birth.

📖 Read Freddie’s story here: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/news/baby-with-rare-eye-cancer-diagnosed-and-receiving-lifechanging-treatment-earlier-after-genomic-sequencing-at-birth

🖊️ If you’re pregnant and receiving care with us, you can register your interest here: https://www.generationstudy.co.uk/register-your-interest