Osteopathy may be able to help both types to varying degrees. This is due to the fact that physical strain and discomfort in a child s body can limit the development of both the brain and the musculoskeletal system. The most common cause of physical strain in a child s body is unresolved strain from the birth process. A child who is physically uncomfortable may not complain of aches and pains. The stresses have probably been present since birth, and have become normal for that child.
Concentration is often poor and the child is easily distracted.
Volatile behaviour, in the same way that any person who is feeling tense may overreact emotionally. Light sleeper, often finding it difficult to drop off to sleep at night. Clumsiness, poor balance. Handwriting is laborious and often untidy. It is noticeable how similar these signs are to many of those classically associated with learning difficulties.