Living with chronic pain can be challenging and at times, overwhelming. It affects our whole health; physical, emotional and mental. Managing chronic pain usually requires a multi-faceted approach and while there is no simple, one size-fits-all solution, incorporating gratitude into our daily routine can be a powerful tool to improve wellbeing and reduce chronic pain.

Recently, there has been growing interest in the role of melatonin in infant colic. Some studies suggest that there may be a link between melatonin levels and infant colic. In this blog post, we will explore the theory that melatonin may play a role in infant colic, the research supporting this theory, and what parents can do to help improve their baby's sleep patterns.

If you notice your baby isn't meeting one or more of the following movement milestones, contact your healthcare provider to discuss your concerns

• Can't support his/her head well by 3 months

• Doesn't reach for and grasp toys by 3-4 months

• Doesn't bring objects to his/her mouth by 4 months

If you have a very unsettled newborn, you may feel like you are doing all the right things to calm your baby, but nothing seem to be helping. If you’re baby is inconsolable, difficult to settle and has feeding and sleeping issues most of the time, it is important to address any underlying issues.

Neck pain is a very common condition treated by osteopaths. The chance that you will have neck pain at some point in your lifetime is nearly 50%. Neck pain peaks in middle age and has a higher incidence in females than males.

Does your baby lie with their head positioned to one side or is unable to feed from both sides equally?

The word torticollis is derived from the Latin, "tortus" meaning twisted and "collum" meaning neck. Torticollis is usually related to tightened muscles on one side of the neck.

Tummy time involves placing your baby on their stomach while they are awake. Tummy time is important for your baby because it helps build strength through the upper body, shoulders and neck. It also helps your baby develop head control.

When a baby is born with an asymmetrical head it is called plagiocephaly, from the Greek “plagios” meaning oblique and “kephale” meaning head. A true plagiocephalic head will resemble a parallelogram when viewed from above.

There are several factors related to shortness of breath during pregnancy. Osteopathic treatment can help your body adjust to some of these changes, allowing an easier more efficient breath.