Osteopathy is a holistic , hands-on approach to healthcare that focuses on treating the body as a whole, rather than just the symptoms of a specific ailment. Rooted in the idea that the body has the innate ability to heal itself, osteopathy emphasizes the importance...
There is a reason why I don’t use excessive force, do not suggest aggressive stretching and do not recommend deep tissue massage. Well..., it just does not work. I always felt that being gentle in my approach brings far better results with significantly less soreness...
Perhaps you have just come across Osteopathy but didn't know what it does or would like to know more about what Osteopathy treatment is. Here is a short infographic to help explain. Do you love infographics? Please consider sharing it using the buttons...
What is osteopathy? “If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself.”- Albert Einstein. Recently, I got invited to my 6 year old son's class to give a little talk about what I do at work. Imagine Arnold Schwarzenegger in Kindergarten...
A good posture is sign of physical health and emotional well-being. So, what is a good posture? Have you ever looked at a person with slouched shoulders and thought that he must be upset? Do you notice that your chest lifts up when you feel proud after accomplishing...
Imagine working at your computer all day long without a slightest tension at your neck. Feel the mouse click instead your wrist crack as your press the button. Many of my patients say: “Oh, my posture is awful”. “If only I could keep myself properly positioned at the...
Jaw and face pain is quite common, but are easy to treat. Frequent tension or sinus headaches; difficulty with chewing; painful jaw clicking and popping; tender jaw muscles; dull, aching pain in front of the ear; increased pain in the morning; ringing in the ears or...
Stress is good for you. Positive thinking about stress changes your body's stress reactions for the better. Watch this amazing amazing TED presentation and see that stress can be your friend. http://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend.html...
I think everyone has a skeleton in their closets. So it's time I show mine. Here it is, his name is Roger Please do not be alarmed, he lost his head and his posture is terrible. But he is a very lovely skeleton and a good friend of mine. He is very shy so he hides in...
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A recent medical research concluded that mindfulness meditation practice leads to increases in regional brain grey matter density. Researchers in Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School investigated the effects of mindfulness meditation on the grey...
I have used this simple postural exercise myself many times when my back and neck would get tired from sitting at the computer. It takes a few seconds and works wonders for keeping the back in great alignment and developing good posture. Just following these steps:...