I am sure most of you have your gardens planted by now, but I do want to remind you about a few things regarding the upkeep of your garden to keep your body happy.

Q: What can I do to help reduce the pain and stiffness I feel when I wake up in the morning?

Through desensitizing the nervous system, mindfulness has been shown to reduce pain and improve function. This is a practice and will get easier with time.

Q: The muscles surrounding my shoulder blades are always sore and tight. What can I do to help loosen them?

Q: I run a lot and am concerned about the long term effects on my knees and joints. What can I do to help that?

Rotator cuff injuries can be painful and if not treated correctly, could result in a lack of motion in the shoulder, or even frozen shoulder. So how do you properly heal from a rotator cuff injury and prevent long-term problems?

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or burnt out? These may be signs that you are stressed out.

Stretching before and after a long hike is an essential component of keeping your body in peak physical condition and good health.

Going back to school is a perfect time to review how to wear your backpack. Wearing a backpack improperly can cause strain on back and shoulders, which can ultimately cause long term pain and discomfort. It is never too early for kids to learn how to properly use their back pack and develop good backpack habits.

Q: Why are my shoulder blade muscles always sore and tight. What can I do in to help loosen them?

Anyone who has suffered from long-term allergies, had enlarged tonsils or adenoids, thumb sucked, or used a bottle, sippy cup, or pacifier for a prolonged period of time may find themselves with an orofacial myofunctional disorder

If you like to be active outdoors, read up on these tips for staying cool and healthy during the heat!

Q: Why does the back of my head hurt?

As a health care provider, we want to remind you of a few tips on choosing the footwear that is good for you and your feet!

Q: I have pain in my heels. What can I do to help relieve it?

The amount of water that is right for your body depends on several factors.

Q: My jaw is really sore when I wake up in the morning. What can I do?

Q: How often should I stand up or move around during the work day?

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Osteopathy is a drug-free, non-invasive manual therapy that aims to improve health across all body systems by mobilizing and improving the fascial and musculoskeletal framework.