The Effectiveness of Osteopathy on Insomnia
Sleeping disturbances such as insomnia are related to the central nervous system. Trauma, stress, anxiety and circulatory issues can be the source of your insomnia.
The Journey to Osteopathy
Six years ago I embarked on a journey having no idea the affect it would have on me. It was December and I was in Switzerland trying to figure out how to get up this mountain to Crans Montana. I was exhausted after continuous travel and they said it would be easy to find the funicular, as the path was well marked on the street. In the dark, with five feet of snow and still counting, I guess I didn’t see it. I opted to take the bus and remembered thinking, “What have I gotten myself into? This better be worth it”.
An Osteopathic Story
Dr. Fulford, a legendary Osteopath, whom many of you may have heard of through Dr. Andrew Weil’s book “Spontaneous Healing”, stressed the importance of looking at the living process of life. He said, “we have one task – to cease being what we are not, and to be what we eternally are.”
Stillness
As summer comes to a close, school will be starting soon for many, and this means a keenness on improving memory, concentration, mental sharpness and addressing anxiety. Osteopathically speaking, this has a lot to do with the nervous system and often times this will present as a buzz-like sensation through the central nervous system (CNS). This buzz, may be a result of an imbalance between the ‘fight and flight’ and ‘rest and digest’ aspect of our nervous system or may be a result of direct traumas, such as a concussion, whiplash or shock, to name a few.
Summer Time Fun with the Kids
As the school year comes to a close, and the days get longer, one of summer’s most cherished garden accessories, the trampoline, gets put to good use. It’s a favorite among the kids, but also the cause of serious injuries.
Manually Supporting the Body Through Detox
One of the most significant roles that manual therapy plays in treatment is encouraging the body to use its own resources to heal itself. This means that the main focus of my practice is to support the body through the healing process- whatever that may mean at the time.