The Body is One Functional Unit
The body moves as a whole and functions as a whole. We often break down the body into individual systems – think the circulatory system, the nervous system, the muscle system, the digestive system, and so on. Yet, if one of these systems breaks down, it impacts other systems as well.
For example, if your body fails to pump blood throughout your body efficiently, all the other systems will fail to function at their full potential. Another example: if you experience tightness in your neck it can surprisingly begin to affect your digestive system.
Our Manual Osteopath, Mindy tackles individual problems by looking at the body as a whole. Not only will she look at the area that “appears” to be causing your issue Mindy will also look at other areas that may be compensating and not operating optimally.
Dysfunctional movement patterns are common in today’s society. Good posture is jeopardized through the use of technology. A rise in obesity causes increased stress on the joints.
Everything in the body is connected. A hunched posture can contribute to more serious breathing problems. Even incorrect gait patterns can have significant effects on other body parts. You might turn your foot outward when you walk. The body wasn’t made to move this way. And surprisingly, this may cause knee or back pain issues.
It’s Mindy’s goal to address all contributing factors that can lead to quicker recovery and future prevention.
