The importance of a good night's sleep in regulating the body

A bad night's sleep can have effects comparable to a state of slight inebriation, particularly in terms of reduced motor coordination and reasoning ability. Sleep deprivation is associated with impatience, irritability, memory failures, mood swings, difficulty concentrating and low energy levels. When persistent, it can contribute to states of...

Osteopathy

What is Visceral Osteopathy: principles and clinical approach

Visceral Osteopathy is a specific area of Osteopathy dedicated to the assessment and intervention of the mobility, motility and function of the internal organs (viscera), as well as their biomechanical, fascial and neurophysiological interrelationships with the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. It is based on an understanding of the human organism as an integrated functional unit,...

Temporomandibular joint: Physiotherapy and Osteopathy in temporomandibular dysfunction

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect approximately 25% of the world's population, and are the second most prevalent musculoskeletal clinical condition after low back pain, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Despite its high prevalence, many people are unaware that there are effective conservative approaches to managing this condition. O...