Colic in Babies : County Osteopaths : Cranial Osteopathic Clinic : Joanna Young, Lynette Topham & Jonathan Mussen : Osteopath Worcester, Malvern, Birmingham, Droitwich, Pershore, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Tewkesbury, Kidderminster, Redditch, Halesowen, Stourbridge

Colic usually shows itself as the baby crying excessively in the evening whilst kicking its legs as if in pain. Their tummy also feel rigid at the same time. The crying may be temporarily relieved by holding or feeding the baby but it may not stop until the colicky pain passes or the baby falls asleep exhausted. Colic starts within the first month of life and usually recurs every night until the baby is successfully treated or grows out of it. Colic is said to stop naturally at twelve weeks of age, unfortunately research suggests up to 60% of colicky babies may carry on suffering after this.

When your baby cries it can be very stressful you as a parent. So what can you do?

Cranial Osteopathy has a very good reputation for curing colic in babies. It works by releasing the tension or compression that has accumulated in the baby’s body during pregnancy or birth, which can be acting as an underlying cause of colic.

Are there any causes of colic that are not related to birth and pregnancy?

Yes, it appears that Dairy Intolerance and an immature gut, can also cause colic. See the section on Dairy intolerance and on Crying Babies for each of these.

Are there any reasons other than colic that might make a baby cry excessively? Yes, see the section on Crying Babies and Reflux for more information.