Muscles tension, aches and pain are becoming more apparent to many of us, having spent the last 3 months not being able to move as used to. Do you also feel that your body is sluggish and tense? Sedentary behavior has been proven in countless studies to be bad for the body. Not moving enough can lead to several imbalances, from generalized stiffness to joints pain, digestive issues, decreased metabolism leading to some weight gain, low mood to name a few. Today I’m going to focus on the Continue Reading
How to recover fast from pregnancy and childbirth. The importance of osteopathic treatment post-partum.
Pregnancy, labour and childbirth are extremely physically demanding activities. Although they are part of a natural process, they can place the mother’s body under great strains. These, in turn, can have a profound effect on the mum's body and contribute to the development of health issues such as pain, incontinence, depression...just to name few. How many women out there have been told that it’s normal to be unwell after pregnancy and childbirth? And how many of you have been told that your Continue Reading
Lower Back Pain. Causes and Treatment
Lower back pain is probably one of the most common health complaints. Are you one of those people that seem to have a back that always ‘goes out’ on you for no apparent reason? Or, have you experienced lower back pain on and off for several years and, despite the repeated treatments, painkillers, or exercises it does not want to go away? Have you gone to all the stretching or core classes you could find, but none of these seem to really address the problem? I will never be tired of Continue Reading
Posture and health. Benefits of osteopathic treatment
Having a good posture is much more than just looking good! First of all, let me tell you that there is no perfect posture. The mechanics and physiology of the body are unique to each individual and are both in a constant state of change and adaptation. I believe that some of our postural habits are set during our childhood and are further shaped later on in life, by lifestyle, emotions, and traumatic events such as surgeries, falls, fractures, etc. How many times have you tried to correct Continue Reading