Osteopathic Healing Hands

Osteopathic Healing Hands Dr. Payel Banik is specialized in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (NM

At Osteopathic Healing Hands, we take the time to get to know you. In our supportive environment, we perform a comprehensive history and physical exam that helps us understand the physical, medical and emotional trauma in your body. We believe understanding what creates the cause of your illness or pain will help us create an individualized treatment plan. This allows us to teach you how you can help yourself in the healing process.

06/01/2026

If you’ve been worried about your baby’s head shape, you’re not alone. 🍼

A lot of parents have questions about helmets, timing, and what else may support their baby.

Dr. Banik shares a physician-led osteopathic perspective.

This approach may focus on gentle support for contributing movement and cranial patterns.

No shame.
No blame.
Just more clarity. 💛

Comment “BABY” if this sounds familiar.

05/29/2026

While helmets are effective for reshaping flat spots, they won’t address changes in the face, like:
• The cheeks
• The eyes

Dr. Banik explains how the compression during delivery can also affect ear shape. One baby’s right ear was pushed during delivery, leaving it a bit wider than the left.

At Osteopathic Healing Hands, we focus on holistic treatments to address the whole head, not just the flat areas. 👶

Comment “helmet” if you’re curious about alternative approaches.

05/27/2026

If your baby has a flat spot, you might notice more than just a flat area on the back of the head.

Dr. Banik explains that the skull is a continuous structure, and flattening on one side can impact other areas, like:
• The forehead
• The ears
• Cheeks
• Even the shape of the eyes!

When treating flat spots, it’s important to address all the parts of the head—not just the back. 👶

Share this with a parent who might need this insight.

05/25/2026

It’s one of the first things that happens after birth—your baby cries. But did you know there’s a reason behind it? 👶

Dr. Banik explains how the baby’s head goes through a lot of compression during delivery. It’s the reason newborns have soft spots and bones in pieces.

The first cry? It’s essential. It helps create the pressure needed for the baby’s head to re-expand.

What if that cry doesn’t happen in the way it should? 🤔

Comment “baby cry” if you’ve noticed how intense this moment can feel.

05/22/2026

If your baby is fussy, gassy, or spitting up often…

you’re not the only parent wondering, “What else could be going on?” 👶

In this clip, Dr. Banik explains how certain nerves travel through the same small area near the skull base.

One of those nerves is the vagus nerve, which connects with the heart, lungs, and early digestive system.

That doesn’t mean every baby needs care.

But it does help explain why some parents explore gentle, physician-led osteopathic care when their baby seems uncomfortable. 🤍

Share this with a parent who may need reassurance.

05/20/2026

A lot of parents notice this before they have words for it. 👶

Maybe your baby seems to:

• Look one direction often
• Pull more to one side
• Move their neck unevenly
• Make you wonder what’s going on

You’re not alone.

In this video, Dr. Banik walks through one anatomy-based explanation that may contribute to torticollis patterns.

At our physician-led osteopathic practice, we focus on gentle evaluation, education, and supportive care.

Comment “SIDE” if this sounds familiar.

05/18/2026

It can be worrying when baby is congested, especially when it leads to ear infections.

Babies’ ear canals are horizontal, so when congestion from the nose drains into the ears, it can create a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses.

In this video, Dr. Banik shares how working on the thoracic area may help support lymphatic drainage and reduce fluid buildup in the ear canals, preventing ear infections.

This approach is about education and awareness, not promises. Just another lens for parents to explore when considering gentle care for their baby’s health.

Share this with a parent who’s dealing with frequent ear infections.

05/15/2026

If your baby always seems to look to one side, you’re not alone. 💛

A lot of parents notice it first during feeding, sleep, or tummy time.

Then they may start wondering about flattening on one side of the head.

In this video, Dr. Banik shares how the sacrum, spine, and base of the head may be connected.

At our physician-led osteopathic practice, we use a gentle, whole-body lens to better understand what may be contributing to baby’s movement patterns.

No fear.
No pressure.
Just more clarity for parents.

Comment “side” if this sounds familiar.

05/13/2026

Ear infections in babies can be frustrating for both parents and little ones. Sometimes, it’s about fluid buildup in the ear canals, especially because their ear canals are more horizontal.

In this video, Dr. Banik explains how balancing the thoracic inlet can support the lymphatic system, which helps the body naturally drain fluids. This can reduce the risk of ear infections and improve overall ear health.

It’s an approach that some parents find helpful in supporting their baby’s immune system.

Share this with a parent who’s been dealing with recurring ear infections.

05/11/2026

If your baby has been really fussy, you’re not alone. 💛

A lot of parents tell us they feel confused, tired, and unsure what is “normal.”

Some signs parents notice:
• spitting up
• gassiness
• arching back
• hard-to-soothe moments
• feeding or comfort struggles

🧠 In this clip, Dr. Banik explains how the vagus nerve may be involved in some babies’ comfort patterns.

This is education, not a diagnosis.

But for many parents, having language for what they’re seeing can feel like a helpful first step.

Comment “fussy” if this sounds familiar.

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