Stéphan Guindon has been practicing osteopathy for 30 years, and his mission is to alleviate your pain. On many occasion, people consult osteopathic manual therapist for back pain. During an osteopathic assessment, it often becomes clear that these back pains are not solely related to bone, muscle, or tendon structures but can also be influenced by the soft tissues that connect the organs and viscera to the spine. These tissues affect blood circulation (arterial and venous) as well as the nervous system, whether voluntary (such as arm movement) or involuntary (such as digestion).

Let’s take the example of a woman experiencing persistent pain in her left hip and leg, accompanied by occasional lower abdominal discomfort during ovulation. She previously had an ectopic pregnancy on the left side, which required surgery. Since giving birth, she has suffered from varicose veins affecting blood circulation, as well as constipation, linked to involuntary nervous system dysfunction.