Musculoskeletal Disorder
Cauda Equina Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Guide
Cauda equina syndrome is a rare and serious medical condition that results from compression of the nerve roots at the base of the spine,...
Regional Pain Spotlight
Cluster Headaches: When Pain Strikes Like Lightning
Horton's headaches are the most common of the type of primary headaches known as trigeminal autonomic headaches (TACs). They are quite rare, because they affect 0.1% of the population, which explains why the study of the mechanism of the disease is difficult. They are recognized as being one of the most extreme, if not the most severe, types of headaches, and therefore, despite their rarity, their identification and management are vital.
Exploring Osteopathy
Healing Minds and Bodies: The Interconnectedness of Jung and Still
IntroductionIn the realm of holistic health and human well-being, the pioneering works of Carl Jung in analytical psychology and Andrew Taylor Still in osteopathic...
Feminine Wellness Zone
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The Effects of Pregnancy on Your Spine and Posture
IntroductionThe woman's body undergoes significant changes during pregnancy in order to adapt to the development of the fetus. These changes become particularly apparent during the last trimester. To maintain functional balance, significant adjustments are necessary.Harvard University highlights the importance of the curves that form during pregnancy. Experts say these curves, particularly the...
Bipedalism
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Athletic Pubalgia
Pubalgia is pain present in the inguinal region, caused either by acute macrotrauma, or repetitive microtrauma of the region constituting the insertion of the rectus abdominis and the origin of the hip abductors to the pubis.IntroductionPubalgia, a painful condition affecting the pubic symphysis region, is often seen in athletes...
Arthritis
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Patella Femoral Syndrome
Chondromalacia patella is the consequence of deterioration and softening of the cartilage due to poor alignment of the patella to the lateral (outer) side of the femur as it slides over the lower end of the femur.
Pediatric Osteopathy
High-heeled shoes, torture for the joint
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.
Sporting Wellbeing Corner
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Rotator Cuff Tendinitis in Baseball Pitchers: Prevention & Care
To complete his pitch, the baseball pitcher brings his arm behind him to the top of his head. The arm is then in maximum external rotation, which can eventually cause posterior capsular dislocation of the shoulder. This malposition of the glenohumeral joint limits the movement of the arm in internal rotation when the arm is forward. This deformity will cause injury to the rotator cuff.
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Osteopathy and COVID-19: Easing Physical Discomfort
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges to the physical and mental health of individuals globally. Among the many aspects of combating the virus, osteopathy is emerging as a complementary approach that could play a significant role in managing the physical discomfort associated with COVID-19. In this article, we will explore...

