Paediatric physiotherapy in San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella
We offer specialist paediatric physiotherapy for babies, children and teenagers. We always work through play, in a child-friendly setting, supporting families so treatment continues at home. Our goal is for every child to reach their full potential for development and movement.
Most common conditions we treat
Integrative Paediatric Manual Therapy
TMPI combines manual therapy with developmental physiotherapy. We assess and treat babies and children with gentle, precise manual techniques adapted to their anatomy and stage of development.
Breastfeeding support physiotherapy in San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella
The first weeks of breastfeeding shouldn't hurt. Cracked nipples, endless feeds or a baby who keeps coming off the breast crying usually have an explanation: tension in their neck, jaw or tongue that stops them sucking well. At Clínica San Pedro, in San Pedro de Alcántara (Marbella), our paediatric physiotherapist assesses how your baby sucks and treats whatever is making it hard, with gentle techniques suited to their age. We see families from Marbella, Nueva Andalucía, Estepona and Benahavís.
Sucking assessment
We observe a feed and check how your baby's tongue, lips, jaw and palate work, to understand why the latch isn't effective or feeding hurts.
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)
We assess tongue mobility. If the paediatrician or specialist performs a frenotomy, we work before and after with orofacial therapy so the tongue regains its function.
Torticollis and neck and jaw tension
A stiff neck or asymmetric posture makes babies prefer one breast or come off the breast. With gentle manual therapy we release tension in the neck, jaw and skull.
Feeding positions and care for mum
We teach you positions that make latching easier and look after your back, neck and shoulders, which suffer a lot in the first weeks. If there is engorgement or blocked ducts, we help in coordination with your midwife.
When to see us
- Pain, cracks or sores on the nipple
- Very long or very frequent feeds without the baby seeming satisfied
- Your baby comes off the breast, makes clicking sounds or swallows a lot of air
- Always prefers the same breast or turns their head to one side
- Colic, wind or a lot of irritability after feeding
- Wondering whether your baby has a tongue-tie
If your baby is not gaining weight, see your paediatrician first. We work in coordination with your paediatrician, midwife and lactation consultant.
Breastfeeding FAQs
How can physiotherapy help with breastfeeding?
We assess your baby's sucking and the mobility of their tongue, jaw, neck and skull. If tension or asymmetry makes latching difficult, we treat it with gentle manual therapy and orofacial exercises, and teach you positions that make feeding easier.
From what age can you assess my baby?
From the first days of life. The sooner latch or sucking difficulties are assessed, the sooner breastfeeding usually improves.
Do you treat tongue-tie in San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella?
Yes. We assess tongue function and, when the paediatrician or specialist recommends a frenotomy, we work with your baby before and after so the tongue regains mobility and sucking becomes effective.
Does physiotherapy replace the midwife, lactation consultant or paediatrician?
No. It is complementary support. We work in coordination with your paediatrician, midwife and lactation consultant so everyone follows the same plan.
