Colic & unsettled infants

Osteopath for Baby Colic in Vancouver

Long crying spells with no obvious cause are hard on babies and exhausting for parents. While colic has many contributing factors, gentle osteopathic care can help ease physical tension — in the abdomen, diaphragm or neck — that may be adding to a baby’s discomfort.

Parent soothing a crying baby
Urgent-Osteo Vancouver
741-550 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
7 AM – 10 PM, 7 days a week
First clinic session: $150

Same-Day Osteopathy Service

Skip the wait at general urgent care. Book an appointment online or by phone at our West Broadway clinic, or have an osteopath come to you.

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Fast Booking

Book online or by phone — appointments are often available the same day.

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Clinic or Home Visit

Come to our Vancouver clinic, or have an osteopath treat you at home or work.

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Available 7 Days a Week

Care from 7 AM to 10 PM, every day of the year, across Vancouver.

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Insurance Receipt

A receipt is issued right after your session for most extended health plans.

Baby Colic — What It Looks Like

Long crying spells with no obvious cause are hard on babies and exhausting for parents. While colic has many contributing factors, gentle osteopathic care can help ease physical tension — in the abdomen, diaphragm or neck — that may be adding to a baby’s discomfort.

  • Prolonged, hard-to-soothe crying spells
  • Baby appears tense, arching or clenching the fists
  • Discomfort that seems worse in the evening
  • Visible tension in the abdomen or diaphragm
  • Difficulty settling despite feeding and changing

How Osteopathy Helps

Treatment uses very light, precise techniques to release tension around the diaphragm, ribcage and neck, supporting a calmer nervous system and more comfortable digestion, alongside practical guidance for parents.

Read more about baby colic on our Vancouver blog →

Urgent-Osteo is not an emergency hospital and does not replace emergency medical services. If you have chest pain, sudden numbness, loss of bladder control, or other red-flag symptoms, seek emergency care immediately.

Serving Vancouver and the Surrounding Area

Our osteopaths treat patients across Vancouver — from downtown to Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant and beyond — either at our West Broadway clinic or at your home or workplace, 7 days a week.

Other Conditions We Treat

Quality Care at Transparent Rates

Many insurance companies cover osteopathic treatment. Clinic fees are fixed; home visit rates vary by duration, day and location.

1st Clinic Session
$150
Home Visit
$175 / $250
Osteopathy Follow-up
$135
Newborn / Pediatric
$100

F.A.Q

1. What causes baby colic and can osteopathy help?

Treatment uses very light, precise techniques to release tension around the diaphragm, ribcage and neck, supporting a calmer nervous system and more comfortable digestion, alongside practical guidance for parents.

2. Do I need a referral to see an osteopath in Vancouver?

No referral is needed. You can book directly online or by phone for a clinic visit or a home visit.

3. Are osteopathy sessions covered by insurance?

Many extended health plans in British Columbia cover osteopathic treatment. We recommend checking your specific coverage, and we provide a receipt immediately after your session.

4. How quickly can I get an appointment?

We offer appointments 7 days a week, from 7 AM to 10 PM, at our West Broadway clinic or at your home or workplace across Vancouver.

Need Help With Baby Colic in Vancouver?

Book online or call us — same-day appointments available 7 days a week.