Stop the cries of infant colic

It is thought that colic affects around 1 in 5 babies.  Colic is the medical term for excessive, frequent crying in a baby who appears to be otherwise healthy and well fed. It is a poorly understood yet common condition, and can be very strenuous for parents coping with new-born babies.

It generally disappears when the child is around 4-6 months old, but can last for up to a year.

There is currently no known cause or cure for colic, which makes it all the more frustrating for parents.

 

There are some techniques that may help, such as bathing your baby in a warm bath and preventing your baby from swallowing air by sitting them upright during feeding.

 

Another technique worth trying is Bowen. Bowen is a drug-free, non-invasive complementary therapy. With primarily fingers and thumbs, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual.

 

No hard-tissue manipulation or force is used and between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process.

Bowen prides itself on being able to trigger the body’s own healing systems. Rather than 'making' the body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognise and make the changes it requires.

One mother that used Bowen for her daughter’s colic said: “Grace used to scream in pain, clench her fists, bring her knees to her chest and become rigid.

 

“She would cry every evening from around 8pm until midnight or after.

 

“After two sessions of Bowen she became so much more relaxed.

“The touch involved in Bowen was so gentle, but effective. The therapy has enabled Grace’s personality to shine through the tears. I would recommend Bowen to any parent whose baby is suffering from severe colic.”

 

If your child suffers from colic and are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help, visit the website to find a Bowen therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.