Range of Motion is the key to success when trying to achieve pain relief from things like back pain, neck pain, ICBC related accidents, and injury recovery. Osteopathy can help greatly. Find out more in this article…
Osteopathy and Range of Motion
Q & A with Monica Ander – the Feet & Back Pain Connection
The feet are connected to the head! But how? By fascia, the 3D matrix of the body. By loosening the fascia we can achieve pain relief and improved mobility. Find out more. We are in Nelson BC and are ready to help.
Monica’s Mythbusters Series: Can Scar Tissue Be Removed?
Learn about scar tissue and the facts about how it heals. Can a Manual osteopath or Acupuncturist “remove” scar tissue? Continue reading to find out.
My Top 5 Fave Health Discoveries of 2023
My favourite health trends including collagen, mouth taping, facial cupping, bone broth, and desiccated Liver pills. A healthy dose of vitality in this article. Written by Monica Ander from Nelson, BC
Explaining Manual Osteopathy
What is Manual Osteopathy anyway? Osteopathy is a form of physical therapy that involves the mobilization of joints and soft tissue, along with active and passive stretching techniques in order to improve range of motion and blood circulation. Osteopathy moves muscle tissue in a fashion that empowers the body's innate healing function to kick in … Continue reading Explaining Manual Osteopathy
Fascial rolling for Muscle Pain
Fascial rolling with a foam roller, tennis balls, or a lacrosse ball can be an extremely effective tool for pain relief. It is a great supplement in between your Osteopathy, massage, or Acupuncture treatments. Having said that, from talking to patients in clinic about this topic over the years, there are common mistakes that can … Continue reading Fascial rolling for Muscle Pain
Flow
Today I wish to write about the secret ingredient to pain relief: flow. The definition of flow is "to move in a stream". Our body is the very essence of a stream - blood and lymphatic fluid move through channels in large bodies of water when in our trunk (think aorta and vena cava) … Continue reading Flow
Osteopathy and Acupuncture by Monica Ander in Nelson BC 