TMJ, TMJ syndrome, disorder, dysfunction… These are some of the terms you might hear for jaw pain but what do they all mean? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that forms your jaw. It is made up of the temporal bone of your skull and your mandible (your jaw bone) with a cushioning disc…
What to Expect in a Neurolymphatic Drainage Session If you have never experienced neurolymphatic drainage before, the process is gentle, calming, and designed to support the way your body naturally clears fluid and waste around the brain, spinal cord, and upper body. Here is what typically happens during a session at Health and Balance Osteopathy….
Most of us have had a headache at one time or another except for the very lucky few who never experience one. What you may not know is that there are many different types of headaches and the appropriate treatment for your headache depends on which type you suffer from. Some people may suffer from…
Sick of that numbness and tingling in your hands with repetitive activities? It might be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Here is what you can do. Carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a painful common condition of the hand where there is pressure on the median nerve as it runs within the carpel tunnel of the…
Many people spend the majority of their workday sitting at a desk. While prolonged sitting has been linked to a range of health concerns including cardiovascular disease, metabolic conditions, and musculoskeletal pain, standing all day is not the answer either. Our bodies are designed for movement and variation, not staying in one position for hours…
Whiplash is a general term used for head and neck injuries where a person’s head moves backwards and then forwards suddenly with great force. We commonly see whiplash in motor vehicle accident patients but it can also result from physical abuse, sports injuries or falls. The acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the…
