Chronic low back pain is a common health problem. In Portugal, a significant proportion of the adult population reports persistent back pain. It's important to realise that chronic pain is a multifactorial phenomenon, resulting from the interaction of various physical, emotional and contextual factors. Physical, emotional and lifestyle factors Among the...
Cranial Osteopathy is an area of Osteopathy that focuses on the bones of the skull and face. Cranial Osteopathy is used to treat various health problems, including headaches and migraines. Dysfunctions of the skull and sacro-cranial system can influence the general health of the body. Cranial techniques are gentle and...
Headaches and migraines are common complaints that can significantly affect quality of life. Their clinical manifestation varies and can be associated with factors such as stress, muscle tension, hormonal imbalances, changes in cranial structures and postural problems. The diversity of potential causes contributes to the complexity of these conditions, highlighting the...
We may have busy routines, professional goals achieved and an apparently organised life, but if we wake up feeling tired, irritable or lacking energy, something in the overall balance may not be right. Health is not a one-off state, but an ongoing process that requires daily attention to different dimensions of human functioning. In clinical practice, some...
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...
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 (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...
