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Physiotherapy with an osteopathic approach | Forcemedic
PHYSIOTHERAPY WITH AN OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH In some cases, physicians prescribe and advocate specific care for treatment of certain physical and/or neurological conditions. When conventional physiotherapy is not enough, we encourage physiotherapy with an osteopathic approach. In case of muscle, ligament,
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Feb, 2018
Feb, 2018
INSOMNIA & ACUPUNCTURE – PART 3: USEFUL POINTS TO KNOW | FORCEPHYSIO
INSOMNIA & ACUPUNCTURE – PART 3: USEFUL POINTS TO KNOW In previous articles, we found out the most common causes of insomnia (Insomnia and Acupuncture – Part 1) identifying several types according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (Insomnia and Acupuncture –
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Feb, 2018
Feb, 2018
THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFAST
THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFAST DID YOU EAT YOUR BREAKFAST THIS MORNING? It’s easy to come up with excuses for skipping breakfast. Not having enough time, not hungry, not sure what to eat or even just too busy are a few
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Jan, 2018
Jan, 2018
2018 IS NOT FOR DIETING
2018 IS NOT FOR DIETING “This year I want to lose 20 lbs.” “I’m going to eat healthy this year”. Do these New Year’s resolutions sound familiar? Surely, yet, they are often forgotten in February, because too many times, the
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Dec, 2017
Dec, 2017
INTERCOSTAL PAIN (INTERCOSTAL NEURALGIA)
INTERCOSTAL PAIN – INTERCOSTAL NEURALGIA Book An Appointment Online Individuals can sprain any of the muscles in their body, including the chest muscles, which results in severe pain. Intercostal muscle sprains cause intense spasmodic pain and can also
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Aug, 2017
Aug, 2017
INSOMNIA AND ACUPUNCTURE – PART 2 – THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF INSOMNIA
INSOMNIA AND ACUPUNCTURE – PART 2 – THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF INSOMNIA In the previous article, we defined the most common causes of insomnia according to Chinese Medicine. Now, let’s see concretely how your insomnia manifests itself on a daily
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Aug, 2017
Aug, 2017
OSTEOPATHY FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN? ABSOLUTELY!
OSTEOPATHY FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN? ABSOLUTELY! Osteopathic treatments during pregnancy are totally indicated and harmless. Osteopathy is a gentle and a safe manual approach for the baby and helps relieve discomforts in the body of the future mother. The tissue
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Jul, 2017
Jul, 2017
IS OSTEOPATHY APPROPRIATE FOR NEWBORNS?
IS OSTEOPATHY APPROPRIATE FOR NEWBORNS? Absolutely! Most osteopaths agree that childbirth, whether too long or too short, is possibly the first traumatic event a baby experiences as it can disrupt the function and development of the cranial structures. Delivery can
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Jul, 2017
Jul, 2017
Insomnia and acupuncture – Part I – Causes – Acupuncture | Forcemedic
INSOMNIA AND ACUPUNCTURE – Part I – Causes The word insomnia involves a large number of problems related to sleep such as having difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, restless sleep, dream-disturbed sleep and waking up too early in the morning
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May, 2017
May, 2017
FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FCD)
FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FCD) Have you ever heard the expression “2nd line” or “interdisciplinary clinic”? Have you suffered a workplace accident (CNESST) or a traffic accident (SAAQ), and you have seen no results after receiving a whole range
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May, 2017
May, 2017
STBBI – RISK FACTORS AND SEXUAL HYGIENE
STBBI – RISK FACTORS AND SEXUAL HYGIENE AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B, genital herpes, chlamydia, HPV or LGV are sexually transmitted infections, formerly known as venereal diseases, which, despite all prevention and information campaigns, continue to occur with diagnosed cases
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May, 2017
May, 2017
CNESST COMPENSATION PROCEDURES
CNESST COMPENSATION PROCEDURES In case of an accident or a work-related injury , according to the law, you have several compensations and claims that allow you to recover from your injuries, regain your functional abilities and facilitate your return to
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Apr, 2017
Apr, 2017
Seasonal Allergies – Little Spring Story
Seasonal Allergies – Little Spring Story Spring is inevitably showing up and everyone is happy to see milder days back! Everybody? Maybe not, because some people suffer from seasonal allergies every spring and for them, the return of beautiful weather
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Feb, 2017
Feb, 2017
ACUPUNCTURE AND PREGNANCY
ACUPUNCTURE AND PREGNANCY WHY ACUPUNCTURE? Acupuncture treatments help relieve certain disorders often associated with pregnancy and prevent potential complications. Monthly sessions prepare both mother and baby for the upcoming delivery. According to studies, acupuncture has in particular been shown to
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Jan, 2017
Jan, 2017
ACUPRESSION FOR COLDS AND FLUS
ACUPRESSION FOR COLDS AND FLUS Here we are, in the heart of winter, and cold and flu season is in full swing. As a follow-up to my article on acupuncture as an alternative to the flu shot, here are a
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Jan, 2017
Jan, 2017
CAN ACUPUNCTURE FINALLY HELP YOU QUIT SMOKING?
CAN ACUPUNCTURE FINALLY HELP YOU QUIT SMOKING? With every new year comes a host of New Year’s resolutions, and quitting smoking definitely tops the list. We all know how harmful smoking is, but for the (still) many smokers, it is
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Dec, 2016
Dec, 2016
THE FOUR MOST COMMON FOOD-RELATED ISSUES IN CHILDREN?
ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE FOUR MOST COMMON FOOD-RELATED ISSUES IN CHILDREN? It is important for children to eat a healthy diet in order to grow and develop normally, avoid obesity and chronic diseases, and remain healthy as they age.
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Nov, 2016
Nov, 2016
Feb, 2018
OSTEOPATHY FOR ATHLETES
OSTEOPATHY FOR ATHLETES Any loss of mobility in joints, muscles, ligaments or viscera can cause a health imbalance. In athletes, this imbalance is manifested by many symptoms ranging from simple contractions to chronic pain, which, in all cases, alter performance.