Headaches: Understanding the Causes and the Role of Osteopathy
As an osteopath, I regularly support patients suffering from headaches, a common and often disabling complaint. Here’s a closer look at headaches (cephalalgia), their causes, and how osteopathy can help. What is a headache? The term headache (or cephalalgia) covers all types of head pain, whether occasional or chronic. The main types include: What causes headaches? Several […]
Osteopathy Explained: A Gentle Approach to Whole-Body Healing
Feeling out of alignment—whether physically, emotionally, or both—can impact every part of your life. Osteopathy offers a gentle, hands-on solution that supports the body’s ability to heal and adapt. From newborns to seniors, this approach is widely used for pain, mobility, and overall wellness—without relying on invasive techniques. What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy is a manual […]
What Should I Eat When I Feel Burntout?: 4 Food Tips to Heal Burnout
The catastrophic events that we have endured these past years has led to a flooding of do-or-die emotions, resulting in what I am seeing the most in my office these days: exhaustion and burnout. With the blurring of work-life boundaries and the urgent call-to-action to protect our families, communities and jobs, we have been left reeling and […]
How to Breathe
By Jesseny Rojas, Osteopathic Manual Therapist PROPER BREATHING TIPS Did you know that to breathe properly you need to use your diaphragm? This muscle is located at the base of your rib cage and is the main muscle for breathing. When you inhale your diaphragm contracts which pushes your abdomen out, so that your lungs […]
Mindful Postures With Jesseny Rojas
Mindful Postures brings awareness to common postures that can add structural and functional stresses to your body. Every day we move and position our bodies into certain postures because they either feel comfortable, have become a habit or fatigue has set in. Unfortunately some of these postures can have adverse effects. Mindful Postures will use plenty […]
Mindful Postures
By: Jesseny Rojas, Manual Osteopathic Practitioner Postures you unconsciously place your body into every day may be adversely adding structural and functional stress to it. The consequences of postural compensation predispose an individual to adapt to postures that are less than ideal because when fatigue sets in, the body will resort to what is comfortable or […]
Pillow Talk: Tips for a Better Sleep
By: Jesseny Rojas Sore neck, tight shoulders, general achiness in the upper body after a good night’s sleep, perhaps your pillow is partly to blame. Here are a few things to consider regarding your pillow. Consider Sleep Posture If you sleep on your: Consider Mattress Firmness Shoulders sink more with a softer mattress.A thicker pillow to […]
Winter Survival Remedies for Your Neck and Shoulder Pain
The weather is turning colder which means ‘Winter is Coming’ (insert Game of Thrones background music here). But seriously, the winter is creeping up on us just like our shoulders are creeping up to our ears. The only symptom you might notice is neck and shoulder pain or stiffness because of the way we protect […]
Osteopathy and Digestion: Get Gut Healthy
When it comes to osteopathy and digestion, you are what you eat, literally! It should come as no surprise that what you eat and drink has an effect on the how your digestive system works. Your GI system is like a car – rust-proofing, car washes, oil changes and regular maintenance help keep your car […]
A guide to finding the perfect backpack for your child (and yourself)
by Jesseny Rojas When the beginning of a new school year rolls around, finding the right backpack for your child is always on the checklist as parents load up their carts with back to school items. It is safe to say that the backpack is the most utilized item for school, the carrying container filled […]