Tag: injuries

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What is Osteopathy?

What is Osteopathy? In the realm of healthcare, various approaches exist to facilitate the body’s natural healing process. Osteopathy, often misunderstood or conflated with other medical practices, stands as a distinct holistic approach to rehabilitation. Osteopaths, or manual osteopathic practitioners, focus on hands-on therapies, emphasizing the body’s musculoskeletal system and…
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Sprains vs Breaks

Sprains vs Breaks Connective tissue injuries are common occurrences that affect the musculoskeletal system, causing discomfort and impairing movement. Among these injuries, two prevalent types are sprains and breaks. While both affect the skeletal system, they differ significantly in their nature, severity, and recovery processes. Connective Tissues Connective tissues constitute…
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TMJ Disorders & Treatments

TMJ Disorders & Treatments In our fast-paced, stress-laden lives, we often unknowingly carry the weight of our tensions and anxieties in our bodies. One area that frequently bears the brunt of this strain is the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a common yet often misunderstood condition that…
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Volleyball Shoulder Injuries & Chiropractic

Volleyball Shoulder Injuries & Chiropractic Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world although it comes with many common injuries. Repetitively spiking, serving, blocking or improper techniques can cause shoulder injuries. This can result from the overuse of the rotator cuff muscles or instability of the shoulder…
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Athletic Injuries & Chiropractic

Athletic Injuries & Chiropractic   With the Okanagan beauty at our fingertips, there is no shortage of outdoor exploring and physical activity to do. Getting outside and exercising is a great way to improve your overall health and quality of life, from elite athletes to weekend warriors. But being able…
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Knee Pain and Chiropractic

Knee Pain and Chiropractic Almost all of us have either experienced knee pain or know someone who is currently dealing with it. It is reported that 22.7% of the general population will experience knee pain annually. Activities such as stair climbing, kneeling down, getting in and out of bed, and…