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Neck Pain From Desk Work: What’s Actually Causing It
Neck pain is often blamed on posture. “Sit up straight.”“Adjust your chair.”“Raise your screen.” These suggestions are common – and sometimes helpful. But for many people, especially those working long hours at a desk, the issue is rarely that simple. If your neck tension keeps returning, even after improving your setup, there’s usually more going…
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The Vagus Nerve: The Missing Link in Stress, Digestion, and Pain
Introduction: One Nerve, Many Symptoms What do stress, digestion, and chronic pain have in common? At first glance – very little. But emerging research is increasingly pointing toward one key player: The vagus nerve. This single nerve connects your brain to many of your major organs – and plays a central role in how your…
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Why Your Neck Pain Isn’t Improving (Even With Stretching or Massage)
If your neck pain keeps coming back, you’re not alone. You’ve tried stretching.Maybe massage.Perhaps even adjusted your workspace.It helps — but the tension comes back. This is one of the most common patterns I see in practice, particularly among professionals and individuals spending long periods at a desk. And in many cases, the issue isn’t…
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Is Your Nervous System the Real Cause of Your Pain?
Struggling with chronic pain in Coquitlam or the Tri-Cities? Discover how your nervous system may be the missing piece — and how osteopathy can help.
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Healthy Ageing for Men Over 50: How to Stay Strong, Mobile and Active Into Later Life
My Message to Men Over 50 on How to Stay Vibrant, Healthy and Purposeful In Life The older I get, the less interested I become in simply living a long life…and the more interested I become in living a capable one. As a man now approaching my 50s, I’ve found myself thinking more and more…
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What to Expect From Your First Manual Osteopathy Session in Coquitlam
Wondering what happens during your first osteopathy session? This guide walks you through assessment, treatment, and what to expect — so you can feel confident booking your first visit in Coquitlam or the Tri-Cities.
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Integrative Health: Benefits of IV Therapy and Osteopathy
More and more I am noticing that my clients are getting smarter about their health and moving more towards holistic modalities to take care of themselves. Perhaps the reason is a mixture of rising health knowledge, longer waiting lists for conventional healthcare services, the convenience of ‘alternative’ healthcare modalities for time-crushed poeple, and the growing…
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Neck Pain & Tech Posture
Neck Pain from Desk Work If you work at a desk, chances are you’ve experienced neck stiffness, tension, or even headaches by the end of the day. I see this very regularly with patients. Modern work setups — laptops, multiple screens, and long hours sitting — often lead to forward head posture, where the head…
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Osteopathy for Athletes, Gym-Goers & Fighters — From Someone Who Lives It!
If you train hard — whether that’s in the gym, CrossFit, Hyrox, MMA, bodybuilding, or high-intensity fitness — you already know your body is under constant demand. While it feels awesome to exercise the body, we have to accept that: We push it. We test it. But ultimately, we rely on it! When something feels…
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Osteopathy for Runners & Active Adults
One of the many things I love about living in Coquitlam, BC, Canada is the access to stunning wilderness and all of the physical activities this mountain and coastal geography encourages. Whether you’re logging miles along the trails of Rocky Point Park, hiking the climbs of Buntzen Lake and Diez Vistas Trail, Dragon Boating on…