Tag: PortMoody
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Pursue the dream that recurs
I am fascinated by those things that give us energy and those things that take it away and what causes this. Many people assume that exhaustion comes purely from doing too much. Sometimes that’s true. But often, the deepest form of tiredness comes from spending years moving in a direction that doesn’t truly resonate with…
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Why More People Are Choosing Osteopathy: A Cost-Effective Approach to Pain Relief and Long-Term Health
When pain strikes, most people naturally look for the quickest path to relief. I can’t tell you how many times I hear “Usually I just pop an Advil” from my new clients and even I reach for the Ibuprofen now and then when that particularly nasty headache hits. It’s human nature to want to avoid…
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Why Jaw Tension Doesn’t Fully Resolve Without a More Personalised Approach
Jaw tension or TMJ pain that keeps returning? Learn why it happens and how a more personalised approach can help resolve it.
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Jaw Pain or Tension? It Might Not Be Just Your Jaw
Jaw tension is often treated locally – but rarely starts there. You may notice: In many cases, these symptoms are grouped under “TMJ dysfunction.” But focusing only on the jaw itself often misses the bigger picture. The jaw doesn’t work in isolation The jaw is part of a wider system. It is closely connected to:…
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Why Some Tension Patterns Don’t Resolve (Even Some With Treatments)
Have you experienced aches or pains that improve… but keep coming back? Some issues don’t fully resolve – even with treatment. You may have had some physical therapy sessions that helped. The tension reduced.Movement improved.Things felt better for a time. But gradually, the same pattern returns. This is a common experience – particularly with ongoing…
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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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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 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…