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Post Concussion Syndrome – How Osteopathy Can Help

A concussion can occur from any impact or motion that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. Mild, moderate, or severe concussion can result in changes to normal brain functioning and cause symptoms such as: nausea Issues with thinking and remembering...

Foam Rolling With Phoebe

I’m here to answer your questions about foam rolling: its benefits, how to use it, and when to use it! Benefits: Foam rolling can be a great tool to relieve tension and tightness in muscles and fascia. Applying pressure to certain tension points can break up adhesions...

Meet the Thorax with Carolyn, Manual Osteopath

Breathing Sit still, take a deep breath and fill your rib cage. Now do it again and begin to notice where your air is moving. Is your rib cage expanding in the front and sides? What about the back? Are the sides equal? If expanding your rib cage is hard for you or you...

Keep on Cycling with Jason, RMT

Summer is on full blast and I hope everyone is having a great time outside! Just a friendly reminder to all who enjoy exercise via cycle power: keep your muscles loose and limber using any of these stretches and look forward to a healthy, adventure-filled summer!...

Slide Cupping with Dr. Sarah ND

Naturopathic doctors are a pretty eclectic bunch – so much so that even our patients don’t always know everything we have to offer! This month, I wanted to share some information about one of my favourite hands-on treatments for muscle and joint concerns. Cupping is...

What does self-care look like for you? With Teresa RMT

Something we all strive to find in life is balance - or so we say, but what does that even mean in today's busy world? Seems like every time I pay attention there are newer, better ideas of things I need to be doing to help me better my life, and better myself. We...

Introducing Muscle Energy with Phoebe our resident Athletic Therapist

Hey Everybody! A couple weeks ago, I took a course on muscle energy of the pelvis and lumbar spine. Throughout my athletic therapy career the most common injury I've come across are low back injuries. In my experience, hip alignment has a huge impact on the occurrence...

The Power of the Inner Core by Phoebe Mathews, Athletic Therapist

The Power of the Inner Core Back, hip, and knee pain are so common in this day and age because many of us have major weakness in our inner core muscles. We spend so much of our time sitting that many of us have lost the ability to properly stabilize our spine and...

Visceral Manipulation – What you need to know with Carolyn Smith

Visceral Manipulation: What you need to know Visceral Manipulation (VM) is a manual therapy with the specific goal of encouraging normal tone and movements both within and between the internal organs, their connective tissue, and other structures of the body where...

The Five Elements Theory, Where Fall means Metal – Renee Osborne R.TCMP, R. Ac

As we find ourselves in the midst of this slow to arrive Autumn – I’d like to share some ancient insights about this season, and how it relates to our lives, health, emotions and nutrition. In 5 element theory – there are seasons, organ systems, emotions,...

Barefoot Office Workout #1!

We would all like to add more physical activity to our day, but by the time we get home and make dinner our motivation drops off. My solution is to convert a 5-15 minute break into a workout. Tip: if you sit at a desk all day you should stand up at least once every...

Neuropathies Part 3

After a long hiatus, we're back with the conclusion to PMA (Peroneal Muscular Atrophy) treatment ‎using massage therapy and home exercises. Here, we will explore the types of techniques to apply to your treatment of lower limb neuropathies and what to do over the long...

Neuropathies Part 2!

Welcome back everyone! Last time, we looked at some background information about neuropathy symptoms using Peroneal Muscular Atrophy as an example. Let’s continue with some ways to assess your own muscles in the extremities, which can still apply to you even if you...

Neuropathies

Neuropathies are very widespread conditions that make a huge impact on what we can or can't do with our time. Most of us know someone‎ who has one. A neuropathy usually shows up as a weird sensation throughout a whole, or part, of a limb. Advanced stages can...

Community Love

As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to feel the excitement building around us. It is a magical time of year that gives us a reason to connect with those we have lost touch with, hosting family and friends, and revelling in the holiday spirit. It seems though...

Welcome Our Newest Sageling! SARAH KRISTOLAITIS ND

Hello! I’m Dr. Sarah, the newest Naturopathic Doctor to join the incredible team here at Sage Wellness. I’m new to Ottawa as well, and I must say that I’ve been blown away by the welcome I’ve received in the city. This community has such warmth, and I am unbelievably...

Frequently Asked Questions About Craniosacral Therapy…

We field a lot of questions about craniosacral therapy, and our own Krista Budgell put together this post that includes some of the most frequently asked questions ones in an effort to explain its benefits and applications. Q: What is craniosacral therapy?...

Massage for the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

What is TMJ Dysfunction? Simply put, TMJ Dysfunction refers to an impairment of the mechanics of the temporomandibular joint (jaw). This joint is integral in chewing and speaking; dysfunction in this region can be highly disruptive to these basic activities of daily...

When is it just too much?

I love race weekend in Ottawa. I mean, I really, really love it. I spend hours by the side of the course cheering for each and every runner, feeling an odd sense of pride for each of them for the commitment it takes to train and run in a race. Feeling inspired by each...

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