Movement as Medicine: Finding the Balance Between Rest and Activity The human body exists in a profound paradox—designed for movement yet requiring rest, built for action yet dependent on recovery. This fundamental tension becomes particularly complex in the context of persistent pain, where the very movement that might heal often triggers the sensations we instinctively […]
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When one thinks of osteopathy and manual therapies, the primary focus often shifts to the expertise of the practitioner and the techniques they employ. While these are undoubtedly essential, an often-overlooked factor is the health of the patient’s tissues. The condition of the tissues can significantly influence the effectiveness of these treatments. Factors like diet,
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In the vast realm of medical sciences, there’s often a tendency to separate the physical from the psychological. We visit neurologists for brain matters, cardiologists for heart concerns, and psychologists for mental health issues. Yet, there lies a profound connection between the mind and the body, a symbiotic relationship where one invariably influences the other.
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Moving into Health The body has tremendous self-healing capacities. Yet sometimes, it can be stalled on its road to recovery. Why is this? What are the ingredients that are missing that allow one to return to full health? In this article, we are will explore the key pieces needed for a full recovery, and to
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There are many ways to look at health, what follows is but one conception that I have useful for myself and my clients. I consider there to be three fundamental pillars of health: 1) Physical Structure This can be tended to with movement practices (such as yoga, strength training, ect.) and bodywork (such as massage,
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Most people are completely unaware of their sacroiliac joint until it starts to cause them pain. Then it becomes hard to ignore. But what leads to pain in the SI joint, and what can be done about it? 1. Imbalance in the pelvic floor Often, there is an imbalance in the muscles of the pelvic
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Chronic pain can originate from many sources. Today we are going to look at some of the factors the can lead to chronic pain, and what you can do to help with chronic pain management. More than anything, we will try to provide an overview to orient you on the various factors. These includes— Nutrition
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Treatments For Lower Back Pain Alternative Therapy For Lower Back Pain Whether it slowly creeps in, or suddenly appears out of the blue, for most people, the cause of low back pain is mysterious. There are many reasons for why lower back pain can strike, and we will go over them. They include— Core strength
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment If you want to understand how to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, you first have to understand what it is. The carpal tunnel is space wrist between the carpal bones of the hand. With tension in the flexor muscles of the hand and forearm, this causes this opening to narrow, which then
If your treatments have been useful to you, the best way to give back is to tell others. This includes friends, family and co-workers, but it also includes people online. Below is a simple guide of how to leave a review for Kootenay Osteopathy on google. It shouldn’t take more than a minute or two,
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