Do I really need to fill out all those questions on the health history form? I'm just here for my... It happens frequently. I look at a new client’s health history form to see large sections with no checkmarks or answers. When I still used paper, I would see either N/A or a line drawn through the section asking about previous injuries, accidents or ...
Archives for February 2016
Why Walk?
Walking is a man's best medicine. ~ Hippocrates I’ve always been a walker; it’s in my genes. Yours too. The commonly cited benefits of walking include cardiovascular fitness, weight management, diabetes prevention and enhanced cognitive function. In his video “23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?”, Doctor-Professor Mike ...
Relearning The Art of Eating
Our problem is not want of knowledge about the basic care and feeding of Homo Sapiens. Our problem is a stunning and tragically costly cultural reluctance – to swallow it. ~ David L, Katz, Director, Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. We live in a world obsessed with food. Every day I see or hear something about what we should or should not eat. And I ...
Why Does Alignment Matter So Much?
When all parts of the human body are in line, we have perfect health. When they are not, the effect is disease. When the parts are readjusted, disease gives place to health. ~ A. T. Still, Founder of Osteopathy Clients often ask me why alignment matters and why I'm so focused on it. Here's the expanded version of my answer. Alignment is the foundation of ...
Structure Governs Function
The structure is anything in your body - bones, muscles, connective tissue (fascia, ligaments, tendons), organs and more. Right down to the level of your cells. If a structure is not aligned or moving well, it can't work as it should. Dysfunction can occur locally or elsewhere in your body. As a result, you experience symptoms - pain or discomfort, stiffness, ...
Alignment Snack: “Can’t Get Enough Shoulders”
Today I’m sharing something for you to do instead of something for you to read. “Upper back, neck and shoulder tension” is a common complaint from my clients. Not surprising since so many people work at a computer for hours each day. Or have jobs where they are lifting, carrying or doing other work with their hands - like parents! Plus so many of our favourite ...