Physical activity is one of the cornerstones of good health. However, incorporating movement into your daily life doesn't always mean starting a structured training plan or going to the gym. For many people, the main challenge lies in counteracting increasingly sedentary lifestyles and finding simple, sustainable ways to move more…
Sleep is one of the fundamental pillars of a healthy and balanced life. During nocturnal rest, the body activates essential processes of recovery, cellular repair, and functional reorganisation. At the same time, mental activity slows down and emotions tend to stabilise. Despite its importance, sleep is often undervalued in the context of the rhythm…
Neck pain, also known as cervicalgia, refers to pain located in the neck region and is part of the broader group of spinal pain, potentially coexisting with back or lower back complaints. Neck pain is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal complaints in the adult population, with a significant impact on daily functionality, work performance, and well-being…
About the author David Brandão is a Physiotherapist (Licence 3652 | College of Physiotherapists) and Osteopath (Licence C-0031697 | ACSS), specialising in Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology. He sees patients at Integrativa, where he helps people with musculoskeletal complaints, chronic pain, and functional imbalances. Clinical assessment in Osteopathy is a process that analyses the body as a whole, not just the…
Low back pain, also known as lumbago, is pain localised in the lower region of the spine and is part of the wider group of back pains, which can also involve the dorsal, cervical or sacral regions. It is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in the adult population, with a significant impact on daily functionality, labour participation...
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and a significant cause of functional limitation. Traditionally, its clinical approach has centred mainly on a biomechanical perspective, focusing on the spine and adjacent muscle tissues. However, scientific research has shown that, in some contexts, low back pain can involve...
The vagus nerve, the tenth cranial nerve, plays a fundamental role in regulating the autonomic nervous system, particularly in modulating the parasympathetic response, which is responsible for promoting recovery and balance in the body after stressful situations. Although it has traditionally been studied in the context of classical physiology, the vagus nerve has also been associated with...
Cranio-Visceral Osteopathy combines two complementary approaches: Cranial Osteopathy and Visceral Osteopathy, with the aim of improving communication between the central nervous system and the internal organs, promoting functional balance in the body. Cranial Osteopathy focuses on the manipulation of cranial structures and the central nervous system, while Visceral Osteopathy acts...
Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is a common complaint and in many cases is associated with structural alterations in the spine, muscles or joints. However, there are situations in which the origin of the pain may not be restricted to these structures, and it is pertinent to consider other factors involved. The body works...
The human body works according to an internal clock known as the circadian rhythm. This system plays a part in organising multiple biological functions, such as sleep, appetite, body temperature, hormone production, energy levels and mood. This rhythm is naturally synchronised with the cycle of light and darkness, i.e. with...
