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...
The combination of Osteopathy and Clinical Pilates allows for an integrated approach to health, based on the relationship between structure, function and movement. While Osteopathy focuses on assessing and intervening on the structure of the body and its interrelationships, Clinical Pilates uses movement as a therapeutic tool to improve control, alignment and...
Lumbar disc herniations are a common condition that causes back pain and, in some cases, symptoms such as tingling or pain radiating down the legs. When diagnosed, surgery is often considered a solution, but recent studies indicate that spontaneous resorption of the herniated disc can occur without the need for surgical intervention,...
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,...
Infant Osteopathy is an area of Osteopathy dedicated to assessing and monitoring babies and children, taking into account the specificities of development at this stage of life. In Portugal and other European countries, this approach has been gaining in importance as knowledge about the influence of the developmental period on...
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...
What is Osteopathy Osteopathy is a clinical approach based on in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, as well as an understanding of the functional relationships between the different systems. Osteopathic assessment focuses on how bones, muscles, joints, fasciae, organs and cranial structures interact with each other and influence...
