You can't get too much winter in the winter. ~ Robert Frost I love walking in winter. It’s tranquil and beautiful; simultaneously calming yet invigorating. I enjoy the crunch of snow underfoot and the slight sting of flakes on my face. I appreciate having fewer people in my path and am surprised how I hear entirely different sounds than in summer. And it's much ...
Archives for December 2015
The Best Calf Stretch Ever
Foot pain, especially when first standing in the morning, is a common problem. It's usually diagnosed as plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the thick band of connective tissue on the sole of the foot. This fascia is continuous with the Achilles tendon at the heel. Sitting for extended periods, and wearing positive-heeled shoes, can cause your calf muscles to ...
Head Down Baby — Optimal Fetal Positioning
Thank you ;) Had a scan at OB appt today and saw that little head was down!!! Yesssss..! You can stick your fingers up my butt anytime :)) ~ Client, 36 weeks pregnant Let me clarify, I was releasing her pelvic floor muscles (externally), but we did work on her piriformis and hip rotator muscles, deep to her glutes too, so close. One of the primary concerns of ...
Making Your Home Movement-Friendly
Sitting is the new smoking! ~ James Levine, Mayo Clinic It’s the modern-day meme, with study after study recognizing the health dangers. In response, standing workstations are showing up everywhere. But standing is not the antidote to sitting - movement is! You can’t undo the effects of sitting all day with an hour of exercise either. “Active couch potatoes” ...
What to Expect at Your Osteo Appointment
A focused, in-depth conversation. I like to learn as much as I can about you, as a person, not a disorder. The more I know, the more success we can have. At your initial appointment, we'll discuss your current symptoms, as well as review your lifestyle and past health history. The information you share is necessary to determine potential causes as well as ...
Osteopathy for All Ages and Stages
Who can benefit from osteopathy? Whatever your lifestyle, osteopathy can help you make the most of it! Busy days hunched over a computer, running around after small children, or engaging in heavy manual labour can create postural strains and stresses. Leisure activities can also take their toll. Sports, gardening and other hobbies can lead to acute or ...
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a system of assessment and treatment that focuses on restoring proper movement & function to the entire body. Osteopathic manual therapy uses non-medicinal and non-surgical avenues to enhance your body’s innate healing ability. It is a very safe and gentle hands-on therapy that includes structural (bones and joints), myofascial (muscles and ...