The Maxilla: Why Your Upper Jaw is the Key to Facial Health
The Maxilla: Why Your Upper Jaw is the Key to Facial Health When most people think of their « jaw, » they picture the bottom part that moves when they chew. However, the upper jaw—known as the maxilla—plays a far more critical role in your health, breathing, and facial appearance than you might realize. At My Alberta […]
OSTEOPATHY AND CONCUSSIONS: RESTORING BALANCE AFTER TRAUMA
An Osteopathic Approach to Concussion Recovery Concussions and minor traumatic brain injuries are often underestimated, but their repercussions can profoundly affect the quality of life, manifesting through a multitude of symptoms ranging from persistent headaches to brain fog. Facing these complex disorders that disrupt the body’s nervous and fluid systems, osteopathy offers a precise manual […]
THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM — HOW THE BODY REGULATES ITSELF
THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM — HOW THE BODY REGULATES ITSELF If I say sweat, digest, or sleep on demand, chances are you won’t be able because all these actions, and others, are involuntary and controlled by your autonomic (or involuntary) nervous system. Did you know your nervous system works on two levels? On one hand, […]
Structure and Function: A Two-Way Relationship
Structure and Function: A Two-Way Relationship In osteopathy, we understand that structure and function are intimately connected. When the structure of a tissue is altered — whether due to trauma, illness, or impaired blood supply — its function is inevitably affected as well. A clear example of this is pneumonia. This lung inflammation can cause […]
CASE STUDY: A WOMAN SEEKING TREATMENT FOR HIP AND LEG PAIN
CASE STUDY: A WOMAN SEEKING TREATMENT FOR HIP AND LEG PAIN 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 […]
PRINCIPLE #1 IN OSTEOPATHY
In osteopathy, certain fundamental principles guide evaluation and treatment, one of which we will explore today: the rule of the artery is supreme.
OSTEOPATHY AND THE KIDNEY: A STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL CONNECTION
OSTEOPATHY AND THE KIDNEY: A STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL CONNECTION In this short article, we’ll briefly explore why kidney function is vital for our survival and how osteopathy can help assess and treat kidney-related dysfunctions to support overall balance and well-being. First, a quick reminder: in osteopathy, we recognize that structure and function are intimately interrelated […]