Wall Sits: Good or Bad? Do wall sits do anything?

“The mechanical principles on which Osteopathy is based are as old as the universe.”Philosophy of OsteopathyA ‘wall-sit” is where you lean your back against the wall and hold thighs parallel to the ground in a squat position, or you…

Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears)

“In recent studies a strong relationship has been observed between tinnitus and trigger points”(Rocha and Sanchez, 2007, 2008, 2012)Tinnitus is a sensation of noise in the ears or head when no such external physical noise is present. It…

Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction

Autonomic_Nervous_SystemWorry affects circulation, the heart, the glands, the whole nervous system, and profoundly affects the heart.’The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is an involuntary division of the nervous system that functions to regulate…

Osteopathy treats Sciatica

Osteopathy treats Sciatica - The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest of all the body’s nerves. It runs from the spinal column through the pelvis and down each leg. Each sciatic nerve is made up of five smaller nerves that branch into…

Osteopathy Treats Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Osteopathy Treats Iliotibial Band Syndrome which is an overuse problem that is often seen in cyclists, runners, and long distance walkers. It causes pain on the outside of the knee just above the joint. This pain may radiate up the thigh or…

Osteopathy can help migraines

osteopathy can help with migrainesA Migraine is a painful and sometimes disabling headache, which typically effects one side of the head and can be accompanied by a sensory warning sign (aura) via the sympathetic nervous system that may include…

Muscle Imbalance

Poor posture can create muscle imbalance throughout the body. Some muscles can become shortened and tightened while opposing muscles can become lengthened and weakened.Forward head posture with slumped spine and rounded shoulders is a common…

Osteopathic treatment for bad circulation

Osteopathic treatment for bad circulation. Circulation is essential in order for the body to get proper nutrients, and for the removal of waste products. Lack of movement leads to the development of stasis, congestion of bodily fluids and pain…

Osteopathic treatment for infertility

Osteopathic treatment for infertility which is when a woman is unable to conceive a child and can have numerous causes. Investigations do not always find the reason of this dysfunction. A basic principle of osteopathy is that structure and function…

Osteopathic treatment for Influenza or the flu

Osteopathic treatment for Influenza or the flu which is a viral infection. Common symptoms may include fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, headache, and fatigue. A flu infection may worsen any chronic illness such as emphysema, asthma, or…