Rachel Hickey Manual Osteopath

Is your body in need of a tune up? Are you feeling tight, stressed, or your posture is getting the best of you? I’ve got the solution, a 30 minute treatment at a reduced cost. This treatment will help reduce muscle tension, improve posture, help maintain wellbeing, and prevent future dysfunction by working on the axial skeleton (spine, ribs, and head). Techniques will include joint mobilization, putting a joint through its range of motion; soft tissue therapy, working on th...e tissues surrounding the joints; cranial osteopathy, gentle holds on the head and spine; and visceral osteopathy if theres a concern, gentle movements of the internal organs. The goal of treatment is to keep the body in a state of optimal health to prevent injuries and more serious concerns to come up. Book an appointment today at either Stonetown Chiropractic & Wellness Centre (St.Marys) or Alliance Wellness Centre (Lucan) to start maintaining your bodies optimal wellbeing. Call: 226-661-0130 (St.Marys) or 519-227-2000 (Lucan) Email: [email protected] #manualosteopathy #manualtherapy #painmanagement #preventativecare #wellbeing #posturesolutions #stmaryson #downtownstmarys #lucan #lucanbiddulph #stratfordontario #londonontario

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Some words of wisdom from the founder of osteopathy! #osteopathy #manualtherapy #painmanagement #lucanontario #lucanbiddulph #stmarysont #downtownstmarys #stratfordontario #londonontario

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Checkout my last post on the importance of water! Here are some ideas to help you consume enough water throughout the day: Carry a water bottle everywhere: keep it on your desk at work, in your purse or work bag. Put it somewhere you will see it, it will act as a constant reminder to take a drink and easy access. ... Track your intake: I’ve been using an app called WaterLama, it sends me a reminder on my phone and watch every 1.5hrs, and I input my intake. It allows you to set up a daily goal and when/ what times to send reminders. There are plenty out there to try on the app stores. Pace yourself: don’t consume all your water at once, this could make you feel sick. Try to be half way through your intake by mid day and stop drinking by an hour before bed. This will keep you from getting up to pee in the night. Choose water when out to eat: this will save you money and reduce your calories. Add fruits or vegetables to your water: this will add some flavour to your water if you don’t enjoy drinking it. Create new habits: try drinking some water after every bathroom break or before every meal to make it feel like not such a chore. Replace sweet/ sugary drinks: try sparkling or mineral water, some are flavoured with no added sweeteners. I like the Bubly brand in the lime flavour. Others included Perrier, AHA, Nestle Pure Life Sparkling, and La Croix. Eat water rich foods: fruits and vegetables that contain high water content include cucumbers, celery, watermelon, and grapefruit. Fill up your bottle: anytime you drain your bottle, fill it up immediately. This will keep it from sitting empty on your desk for hours and you’re more likely to keep drinking if the bottle is full. Have any other ideas to stay hydrated, let me know in the comments! #drinkwaterdaily #drinkwaterreminder #waterislife #water #drinkup #lucanbiddulph #lucan #stmarys #downtownstmarys

The Importance of Water Did you know that about 60% of our body weight is made up of water? Almost all major systems in the body need water to function and survive. And most of the time we are not getting enough. Your body needs water, here are some reasons why:... Lubricates your joints: cartilage, the nice shock-absorbing cushions found in joints are about 80% water. Long term dehydration can lead to joint pain because of the reduced ability to absorb the impact on them leading to conditions like arthritis. Protects the brain, spinal cord, and sensitive tissues: water retains optimal levels of moisture to keep these areas protected. Helps remove waste: you excrete waste through sweat, urine, and bowel movements, water is used and needed for these processes. You need enough water to have healthy stool and prevent constipation. Helps in digestion: water helps break down food through your digestive system more effectively and get the most out of your meals. Also, water helps dissolve nutrients from your food to be absorbed by your body. Regulates body temperature: when your body is hot you sweat to cool yourself down, if you don’t rehydrate your body temperature will rise from the lost electrolytes and plasma. If you’re doing a lot of sweating, make sure you replenish the water to avoid dehydration. Weight loss: drinking more water can keep you from consuming sugary drinks while dieting and keep you from overeating by creating a feeling of fullness. Helps fight illness: certain medical conditions can be prevented by consuming more water including kidney stones, urinary tract infections, hypertension, and exercise induced asthma. How much water should I be consuming? It varies on factors like physical activity, health, and climate. General guidelines, from the Dieticians of Canada, to follow are 2.2 litres (9 cups) per day for women and 3 litres (12 cups) per day for men. You can asses your hydration by urine checks and your thirst. Feeling thirsty and dark or coloured urine indicates dehydration. Bottom line is, water is very important for overall health and well being. #drinkwater #wellbeing #healthyliving #waterislife #lucan #townofstmarys

The perfect fall, soul warming, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free soup recipe! INGREDIENTS... 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, & cubed (mine was massive) 1 medium sized sweet potato, peeled & cubed 3 large carrots, peeled & chopped 2 small/ 1 large onion(s) 4 gloves of garlic, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened) 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup (optional) 1 tsp ground cinnamon tsp ground nutmeg tsp onion powder tsp garlic powder turmeric cayenne pepper tsp black pepper tsp salt DIRECTIONS 1Add butternut squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, and broth to an instant pot (pressure cooker), crock pot (slow cooker), or a pot on the stove top. Instant pot set pressure to high and cook for 30 minutes, slow cooker set to low and cook for 6 hours, or stove stop cook on med-high until it simmers, reduce heat and cover for 20-30 minutes. Cook until vegetables are soft and ready to blend. 2Once cooked, puree with an immersion blender until there are no chunks left. 3Add in coconut milk, olive oil, maple syrup (optional) and spices. Blend again until incorporated. 4Taste and season with any additional spices. Add any desired garnishes (seeds, smoked paprika, coconut milk drizzle, nuts, fresh herbs) and enjoy! #fallfood #healthyfood #soupseason #instantpotrecipes #crockpotrecipes #nutritious #lucan #lucanbiddulph #townofstmarys #downtownstmarys

Techniques Used Joint Mobilization: is putting the joint through its ranges of motion, gradually increasing its mobility to free any restrictions. It helps to decrease the pain in the area through therapeutic holds that release endorphins to relax the body and are known as natural pain killers. Muscle Energy Techniques (METs): is a voluntary contraction of the patients muscle against a controlled counterforce from a precise position and specific direction. Then there is a... relaxation period and finished with the stretching of the muscle(s) contracted. Used to improve muscle function, motion, tone, and flexibility while decreasing pain and muscle spasms. Soft Tissue Therapy (STT): manipulate soft tissue surrounding joints (muscles, ligaments, fascia) to promote relaxation, help in the healing and recovery process, and increase function. Visceral Manipulation: our bodies need movement to be healthy and same goes for our viscera (internal organs). Organs need to have motion for optimal function and health, otherwise they can get stiff and cause pain. Our internal organs are all interconnected and may cause pain in areas that you wouldn’t think of as a problem. Visceral manipulation is applied to our organs by gentle and specifically placed manual forces to encourage normal areas where physiologic motion is impaired, usually applied in the abdomen area. Cranial Osteopathy: works with the ‘flow’ and pressure of the fluid surrounding the brain and down the spinal cord by releasing tension using the cranium (head) and sacrum (tailbone) as levers. It is a very gentle technique used to relax the body by various holds on skull bones, along the spine, and the pelvic area. Practitioners use what is called your primary respiratory mechanism (the movement of the cerebral spinal fluid) to listen to your body and get it back to a normal ‘flow’. To book an appointment: 226-661-0130 (St.Marys) 519-227-2000 (Lucan) [email protected] #osteopathy #manualtherapy #wellness #feelgood #selfcare #painfree #lucan #downtownstmarys #townofstmarys

Checkout my Instagram post for your everyday workplace stretches/ exercises. https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-Q3LMnqme/?igshid=8mvgb1fqkixf

What is Manual Osteopathy? Manual osteopathy is a non-invasive and hands-on treatment that works with the structures of the body, mainly musculoskeletal, to help with many dysfunctions. Treatment is done based on the body as a whole, not only focusing on the areas of pain or discomfort, to balance the body for optimal health and wellbeing. This is done through several techniques that will stretch and strengthen muscles, ligaments, and tendons, helping the body relax and d...ecrease pain. The overall goal is to help your body heal itself after treatment and prevent dysfunction in the future. Most patients feel immediate relief following treatment and experience very minimal side effects. Here are some conditions that treatment can help with: back or neck pain chronic pain herniated/ bulging disc sciatica headaches or migraines tendonitis/ bursitis jaw pain or TMJ syndromes ligament or muscle sprains/ strains digestive disorders circulatory problems genitourinary problems sinus congestion/ irritation relaxation and wellness Do you have questions? Shoot me a message! To book in either St. Mary’s or Lucan locations [email protected] 226-661-0130 (St.Marys) 519-227-2000 (Lucan) #downtownstmarys #stmarysdowntown #townofstmarys #lucan #wellness #painmanagement #osteopathy

Happy Saturday! A healthier vegetarian option for a delicious eggs Benedict. 1Combine hollandaise sauce ingredients, except coconut oil, into a blender. ... 2Heat up coconut oil to a boil (microwave works), then add slowly to sauce while blending. This will emulsify the fats and cook the egg yolks. 3Boil about 1L of water in a shallow pan, enough to cover the eggs. Add in the Tbsp of vinegar. 4Crack eggs gently into pan, cook until whites are just set and yolk is still runny. About 3-4 minutes. 5Drain poached eggs on a paper towel. 6Toast your favourite toast, add desired toppings, and build your eggs Benedict. 7Add hollandaise sauce and any garnishes (I put turmeric & pepper). You can fry up the extra egg whites and add them to your toast, so there’s no waste. Give it a try for Sunday brunch or whenever you feel like it. Satisfy your craving without the guilt. #brunch #foodie #vegetarian #goodfood #healthylifestyle

Curry White Bean Hummus Recipe Great vegan & gluten free snack! 1Combine all ingredients (second picture) into a deep bowl. ... 2Blend together adding water slowly for desired consistency (I used about 1/2 cup). Original recipe used cooked red lentils and lemon juice , I used white beans and lime juice as that’s what I had. Feel free to substitute/ modify any of the ingredients, like olive oil instead of coconut oil or extra for the garlic lovers. Prepare your favourite veggies and dip away. Also, great on sandwiches! Let me know how it goes.

Need a good workout in a quick amount of time, give this one a try! Included in the time is a 3-minute warm up to get the legs ready to go (self made) and 1-minute cool down to decrease your heart rate. 4 Exercises:... Squat jumps High knees Burpees Jumping jacks Ladder: 60s squat jumps, 60s high knees, 60s burpees, 60s jumping jacks, 20s break 50s same as above 40s same as above 30s same as above 20s same as above 10s same as above There is no breaks in between each exercise only 20s after each round, if you need more rest feel free to add more. If you feel any sharp or shooting pain stop what you are doing, otherwise push through the lactic acid build up in the legs (you’ll feel the burn, it’s good). Have fun with it!

*NEW* Now open till 5pm on Fridays in St. Mary’s for Manual Osteopathy. #fallontomytreatmenttable ... To Book: 226-661-0130 [email protected]

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