Walking for Low Back Pain
Walking for Low Back Pain Up to 84% of the general Canadian population will experience low back pain throughout their lifetime (Lacasse et al., 2016). Who would have thought that one of the simplest forms of exercise would be one of the most effective ways to deal with your back pain? If you guessed walking, you’re right! Getting movement through the joints in your spine, hips, knees and ankles enables your body to move fluid...
Headaches in College and University Students
Headaches in College and University Students It’s no secret that many students suffer headaches whilst going through their schooling – studies suggesting that up to 43% of university students experienced more than two headaches over a three-month period, and 7% experienced a migraine during this time (Oztoria et al. 2011). Staring up at screens, down at books, and sitting through lectures can begin to have a significant impact on the...
Sitting & Standing Desks in the workplace
Sitting & Standing Desks in the workplace Desk workers commonly come in asking for my opinion on standing desks and sit-to-stand desks in the workplace. Are they effective? Will this prevent my back or neck pain? Should I be sitting more or standing more? The answer I often give is that whether you’re sitting or standing, the body does not like remaining still. Remaining in one position for an extended period will eventually build...
Asymmetry of a baby’s head and Osteopathy
Asymmetry of a baby’s head Asymmetry of your baby’s head is not normally something you think of when it comes to your baby’s health. Often you do not even realize there is an asymmetry until someone points it out to you. Often it is not worrying, but in some cases it is advised to have it treated, whether for cosmetic reasons or medical reasons. Here are some of the main reasons why your baby may develop some asymmetry in their head....
Teething and Osteopathy
Teething All babies go through the teething process. It usually starts around 6 months and finishes around 3 years of age. In total your baby will grow 20 teeth over this period of time. Some get through teething without any problems while others are in real discomfort and therefore become fussier than before. Why does this happen and what can osteopathy do about it? Why is my baby in discomfort? The discomfort associated with...
Colic and Osteopathy
Colic When a baby cries for more than 3 hours a day, 3 days per week for 3 weeks straight, it is classified as a colicky baby. However the exact cause of colic remains unknown. Therefore many parents try anything they get recommended that is supposed to help. But what if none of it makes a difference? What is the reason behind your baby’s constant crying? What is it? Colic can be influenced by a variety of different things and...