Posture is defined as "the attitude of the body". It is the mirror of our inner self. If life weighs us down, we tend to let our shoulders drop and round them forward. This posture brings the head forward. The neck muscles are not designed to support the head forward. Poor posture is essentially a bad habit, but it can be corrected before it causes misalignment of various parts of the body. These parts of the body are at greater risk of injury or pain due to the increased misalignment of stresses on the supporting structures

Important Notice: Consult a Healthcare ProfessionalBefore beginning any exercise regimen during pregnancy, it is crucial to consult a healthcare professional, such as an obstetrician, midwife, or osteopath, to ensure that your chosen activities are safe and suitable for your individual circumstances. Every pregnancy is unique, and what works for...

Legg-Perthes-Calve disease is a painful condition that occurs when the blood supply to the head of the femur is interrupted. Because bone cells need a steady supply of blood to stay healthy, osteonecrosis can eventually lead to destruction of the cartilage in the femoral head and severe arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is a progressive disease of the entire joint that leads to the breakdown of the articular cartilage and underlying bone (cartilage is the tough elastic material that covers and protects the ends of bones). It affects more Canadians than all other forms of arthritis combined.

Wearing high-heeled shoes creates many sagittal plane deformities and is perhaps one of the most serious postural injuries, as high-heeled shoes begin to take effect at the very base of the body; the effects are then felt throughout the body.

A tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is an injury to one of the ligaments on the inside of the elbow. This ligament connects the inside of the arm (humerus) to the inside of the forearm (ulna) and helps to support and stabilize it.

The repercussions of pandemics on the economy and public health are phenomena that transcend time. When comparing the 1918 influenza and the current COVID-19 pandemic, striking similarities emerge, influencing not only the global economy but also the way osteopathic practitioners interact with their audiences. This in-depth analysis will highlight more parallels...