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Discover Dr. A.T. Still’s Timeless Wisdom with Our New Osteopathy Audiobooks!
Dr. Still audio books ! As the founder of osteopathy, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still’s contributions to the field of osteopathy are nothing...

Derek Defaria
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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Benefits of Osteopathy for Desk Workers!
Benefits of Osteopathy for Desk Workers In today’s digital age, many of us spend long hours sitting at desks, leading to a range of...

Derek Defaria
Jun 23, 20242 min read
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4 Simple techniques to help you with improved mobility
1.Proper Breathing Techniques for Improved Mobility and Stress Relief Enhancing your lung capacity and thoracic spine mobility through...

Derek Defaria
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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At home exercises & tools to help with mobility and overall wellbeing.
Your Ultimate Guide to keeping your body loose and limber with some quick easy everyday tools that you can do in under 10 mins....

Derek Defaria
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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How can Osteopathy help professional athletes.
Derek Defaria Osteopathy in Kelowna, BC Osteopathy can help professional athletes in several ways: Injury Prevention: Manual osteopathy...

Derek Defaria
Apr 1, 20231 min read
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What is sciatic nerve pain?
Sciatic pain is often caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down through the buttocks...

Derek Defaria
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a type of manual medicine that emphasizes the importance of the musculoskeletal system in overall health and wellbeing. It...

Derek Defaria
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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What does stretching actually do?
Stretching is an essential part of any exercise routine or physical activity, and it offers many benefits that can enhance your overall...

Derek Defaria
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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What is fascia and it's importance?
Fascia is a connective tissue that is made up of fibrous proteins, including collagen, elastin, and reticulin. Collagen is the most...

Derek Defaria
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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What does a care plan look like at Derek Defaria Osteopathy?
As your Kelowna Osteopathic Practitioner, I will customize a treatment plan specific to your injury. There are also phases of care that...

Derek Defaria
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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Derek Defaria Osteopathy now offers after hours service in West Kelowna
As the winter season approaches, Derek Defaria Osteopathy is seeing a surge in after hours service requests, as such he has now added...

Derek Defaria
Nov 12, 20221 min read
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Simple tips to help relieve headaches
If you are reading this you are probably rubbing your temples with a dull ache or sharp pain in your head. The headache is one of the...

Derek Defaria
Mar 16, 20222 min read
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How to avoid injury on you ski trip to Big White
Skiing advice to prevent injury The ski season is well underway and some of you may be looking forward to a ski vacation or a weekend...

Derek Defaria
Feb 14, 20222 min read
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How Osteopathic Practitioners calm spasming muscles
Counter strain is a system of assessment & treatment that considers the muscle to be in a continuing, inappropriate strain reflex, which...

Derek Defaria
Jan 26, 20221 min read
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What are muscle energy techniques?
Muscle energy techniques address somatic dysfunction through stretching and muscle contraction. For example, if a person is unable to...

Derek Defaria
Jan 26, 20221 min read
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Low Back Pain
Are you the type to drop something on the floor and go noo! Now you have to somehow pick that object up without bending your back? Or...

Derek Defaria
Jan 26, 20222 min read
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It's golf season in Kelowna, do you have limited range of motion?
If you are someone who used to be able to twist, turn and bend when you were younger and now you just feel stiff with aches and pains...

Derek Defaria
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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What can I do about my back pain?
Are you suffering from back pain? There are many different reasons why you may be experiencing back pain such as your posture, slouching...

Derek Defaria
Jan 16, 20222 min read
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