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18
SEP
2019

The Lymphatic System

Hello everyone and welcome to our September blog post. This month we’re going to introduce you to your lymphatic system. What it is, what it does, and why your osteo loves it so much. So, what is the lymphatic system? One part of it is a collection of small tubes found right...
29
APR
2017

Avoiding the mouse trap!

7 TIPS TO HELP AVOID MOUSE RELATED PAINS Workers may spend up to 9 hours a day using their computer mouse. Unfortunately prolonged, repetitive or awkward working postures can lead to muscular and/or joint dysfunction. Some of the most common complaints associated with regular...
09
JAN
2017

Your comprehensive Office Ergonomics Guide

Workstation Ergonomics Neck pain? Back pain? Headaches? These are common issues osteopaths regularly deal with that may be eased by addressing your workstation ergonomics. ‘Workstation ergonomics’ is a broad term to describe a scientific discipline, which is concerned with...
14
NOV
2016

The modern day child

  Today’s Child: weaker or stronger? How are our children today? How would you assess the health of a child growing up in today’s world? Would you say that we are producing a healthier child than a generation ago? Two generations ago? Two hundred years ago? Today’s world, to me,...
24
OCT
2016

How you doin’ man?

  So where do we start on a discussion of men’s health? Rightfully so, the discussion on men’s health is gaining more and more popularity within the media and the community. Even more so that attention is going towards men’s mental health, where there are some major...
01
AUG
2016

Up and Active

Do you live a movement rich life? Health is wealth and unless your day removes as much of the sedentary aspects we have all accustomed to, you could literally be cutting time off your life. Research clearly states the mental and physical health benefits of breaking down and...
14
SEP
2015

Understanding Scoliosis

Curves are a normal part of the spine’s structure, however the size and the shape of each individual’s spine will differ. In this blog I will discuss the different types of curves that can occur, what to look for and when medical intervention may be required.   Different...
10
AUG
2015

Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis

Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis: Know the Facts Arthritis is a common term that most of us will quickly associate with joint pain and stiffness. Some might go even further as to note common joints affected or types of treatment they have heard can help. But when it comes...
22
JUL
2015

UpStanding Kids

Welcome to: UpStanding Kids www.upstandingkids.org Standing Up For Our Children’s Health! Thank you for taking the time to place UpStanding Kids on your radar! I bring it to you with pride, passion and purpose, and believe that is something we as a community should naturally...
22
JUN
2015

Yoga

Yoga is the latest craze, particularly in the health and fitness industry, but why is it so great? Yoga is a form of mind-body exercise that involves a combination of muscular activity and awareness of the self, breath and energy. The principles of yoga are very similar to the...
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