Understanding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
You have probably been hearing a lot about RSV lately as it is affecting many individuals in the GTA, here is all you need to know about it: What is RSV? RSV is a common respiratory virus that can affect individuals of all ages. However, it’s particularly severe in infants and older adults or those […]
Lymphatic Drainage Massage: A Comprehensive Guide
The Intricate World of the Lymphatic System: The lymphatic system is complex: Lymph vessels, which parallel blood vessels, and lymph nodes (small structures that filter and purify lymph) are joined by the thymus, spleen, and tonsils to make up this system. What is lymph? We’re so glad you asked. Lymph is a colourless fluid, which […]
Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: Welcome to our exploration of Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis (JIS), a condition that affects children and adolescents. If you suspect your child has scoliosis, please call us as our Osteopaths can help. In the meantime, let’s understand what’s going on… Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis Overview: Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis is a complex spinal condition. It usually […]
Type 2 Diabetes and Osteopathic Care
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread, acquired metabolic disorder. In a nutshell – it’s all about insulin; insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production, which messes with your blood sugar levels. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, you might not immediately think of osteopathic care. And we don’t blame you, as there’s a lot […]
Dry or Cracked Feet – How a Chiropodist can Help
A lot of us have problems with dry or even hard skin on our feet, which can be unsightly and painful. Often times, it can be caused by footwear, standing for long periods of time, especially on hard surfaces, or the cold dry air of winter. Other causes can be weight gain, uneven weight […]
Osteopathy for Musicians
For musicians, your instrument can be an extension of yourselves. But losing yourself in the music can come at a cost. Yes, within this pursuit of passion, lurks some silent adversaries: repetitive strain injury (RSI), back problems and hand injuries, just to name a few. While good technique and posture help A LOT, you still […]
Subacromial Impingement – An Osteopathic Perspective
Introduction: Ever had that stubborn shoulder pain that just won’t quit? Or found that you simply can’t perform overhead tasks because your shoulder is too weak? Maybe the pain kicks in when you lift your arm to the side? It seems likely you’re suffering from a subacromial impingement, also sometimes referred to as shoulder impingement. […]
Turning Resolutions into Reality: Insights from your Osteopath
New Year’s Resolutions Why do we do this to ourselves every year? Why do we set ourselves up for failure with New Year’s Resolutions? We’re all about figuring out how to achieve our goals in 2024 (hint: getting expert care from the Osteopaths at BeacHealth might help if any of your goals are health-related). If […]
Plantar Warts
Plantar warts are a type of skin infection on the bottom of your feet, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The infection causes rough bumps to form which may be uncomfortable and painful. Normal standing and walking tends to force them into the skin, and the pressure causes pain to the affected area. Calluses formed […]
Hip Osteoarthritis
Understanding, Coping, and Thriving Osteoarthritis is not fun. This month we’re focusing on osteoarthritis of the hip in depth. If that’s not related to your aches and pains, we’re still here to help. What is Hip Osteoarthritis? First things first, let’s understand what hip osteoarthritis is. Imagine your hip joint as a well-oiled […]