Concussions, appear to be happening more often than ever. I can think of 6 kids (of friends and family) who have had one in the last year alone and I'm sure you can think of a few as well! And this is validated in many
"What is the difference between Osteopathy and Physiotherapy?" This is a question that comes up a lot when patients are trying to decide who to call when physical issues arise. I advise patients that we have a background in the study of muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, the
Restrictions with your breathing can come from many different factors. Asthma can be a very serious breathing problem that for some of the population needs to be treated with medication, to open inflamed restricted bronchus. Sometimes, it's mechanical in nature. When looking at someone who complains
There can be many causes for this often complicated condition like a too acidic diet, bacterial infection (h pylori) or low stomach acid. (that's right, not high stomach acid) Being a Manual Osteopath Therapist I'd like to focus on the mechanical aspects of this frustrating condition. When we look at
Most people get low back pain. If you take a minute to think about it, I am sure you can think of two or three people immediately who have or are currently suffering from back pain. The funny thing is, that all back pain is
The shorter and dreary days along with the colder weather of winter and lack of sunlight can make anyone feel down. Keeping yourself cooped up during winter can also leave you feeling melancholy, irritable, or tired. For quite a few of us, its tough
Great question! I get this one all the time, probably becuase everyone is feeling so free and nimble after having a treatment!! If you exercise, will you undo all the work done from your appointment? What I tell my patients, is to stay away from vigourous
I’ll be the first to admit that high heels look fantastic on everyone—but also the first to shout from the rooftops that they’re one of the worst things you can do to your feet (second only to flip-flops). The nice thing about flip-flops is that
I have treated a lot of runners over the course of my career. It never fails that when I ask them about previous injuries during their inital intake, they say they have had none. Then, when I probe more about each specific joint, they say, "Well,
Stephanie Babbitt, RN, BScN, Registered Nurse and Graduate Student from the Canadian College of Osteopathy is completing her Thesis by conducting a study titled: "The Effect of Osteopathic Manual Therapy on Quality or Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease" Volunteers are needed between the ages of 40
In all honesty, I should send Jim Balsille and those creative geniuses at Apple a fabulous gift basket - maybe one of those edible arrangements?! I really owe them a debt of gratitude for creating a mobile, pain in the neck gadget, I mean, communication device.
Flip-flop sandals are an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner's worst enemy—or closest friend, depending on how you look at it! I remind my patients regularly how harmful flip-flops can be for their bodies, not just their feet. I know flip-flops, especially the thong sandal, are comfortable and cool
A 30 year old woman came to our clinic to address her right, lateral knee pain. She was an elite level triathlete who had been suffering servere pain for 1 year, on and off. After taking a detailed history, we discovered that the only significant
A 45 year old woman came in for Manual Osteopathic Treatment - her main complaint was severe left jaw pain. She had been experiencing pain for 5 years around the back of her jaw and also near her ear. The pain was constant and debilitating. The
David Ellis, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, speaks on CHCH TV about Osteopathy. To view the segment, click here.
Last year we were blessed and the dreaded winter storms that seemed to get everyone else never got Oakville. This year, if you believe the forcasters, we won't be so lucky. So unless you made Canadian Tire richer and bought a snowblower, it is time
The best way to understand Manual Osteopathy is to hear about what it has done for others. Here is a case study of a previous patient I worked with. A healthy 40-year-old female came in complaining of lower back pain. This pain had been ongoing