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This is a symptom characterized by the appearance of a pink or reddish color on the face, particularly accentuated on the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead and can be transitory or persistent. The causes of this can be various, including: marked sensitivity to emotional stimuli (anxiety, embarrassment, anger) or to changes in temperature ingestion of hot or alcoholic beverages and spicy foods intense headache, digestion, hot flashes in menopause use of drugs allergic reactions sunburn Persistent redness, however, may be due to particular skin diseases, such as acne, rosacea, dermatitis, hypertension. These rednesses are not treated directly, but the remedies consist in eliminating the cause that triggered them and can be various. It is necessary to consult a doctor immediately if the facial redness occurs in the presence of a pathology, for example severe hypertension. The osteopathic approach, in this case, can be useful to act at the level of the sympathetic system endings and therefore can prove to be a real help in eliminating fascial tension and stress conditions. Visit our website by clicking here

This is a disorder also called “heartburn” or “gastric acidity”, very annoying and also very frequent. It is characterized by a more or less pronounced burning sensation, which usually arises at the base of the sternum and can spread to the esophagus or pharynx. If heartburn is an occasional problem, the cause could be large meals, a few too many drinks, certain medications, or stress. If the problem arises in the immediate vicinity of a meal, it could be acute gastritis or a gastric ulcer. However, when the symptom becomes chronic, appearing even away from meals, it could be a duodenal ulcer. If this burning sensation also radiates upwards, it could be gastroesophageal reflux, which is sometimes caused by hiatal hernia. In addition to pharmacological and non-pharmacological remedies such as sodium bicarbonate and milk that can help solve the problem, physiotherapy also plays a fundamental role, in fact thanks to specific techniques it is able to restore balance to the stomach, which thus returns to functioning in a harmonious and regular way. Visit our website by clicking here

These are temporary and involuntary contractions of a muscle or group of muscles that can cause pain and temporarily make it impossible to use the affected muscle, which feels hard to the touch. They usually occur in the thigh, calf and foot, often after intense physical activity, but can also occur at rest, for example during the night, disturbing sleep. Among the most common causes are: -Dehydration -Maintaining a position for a long period of time -Intense stress -Physical fatigue -Long periods of exercise or physical work -Metabolic imbalances related to the lack of potassium, magnesium, calcium -To prevent muscle cramps it is advisable to: -Avoid dehydration -Stretch before and after any physical effort. -Do very light physical activity before going to sleep. Visit our website by clicking here

Swollen arms are generally the result of an inflammatory process or lymphatic or venous stasis. Swelling of phlogistic origin is circumscribed. In this case, the edema is often associated with other signs of inflammation, such as redness, heat and pain. This reaction can be caused by infections, insect bites, trauma, burns, or frostbite. Swollen arms can also be caused by allergic reactions, problems with blood or lymph circulation, but other causes can be: lymphagitis, phlebitis, kidney failure, arthritis, dermatomyositis. The best remedy obviously depends on the underlying cause. It may be necessary to stop taking certain medications or, on the contrary, start a drug therapy. Other times, however, Osteopathy can be very useful. Visit our website by clicking here

WHAT IS IT Carpal tunnel syndrome involves a canal in the wrist through which the median nerve and the nine flexor tendons of the fingers pass, which run from the forearm to the hand. Increased pressure on the nerve or its crushing are the origin of this syndrome, which typically manifests itself with tingling, numbness, burning/pain in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, part of the ring finger, but not in the little finger. The discomfort may be constant or occur intermittently and worsen during the night. CAUSE It is not easy to trace the causes of this syndrome. The increased pressure on the nerve may be due to a thickening of the synovial sheath that covers the flexor tendons, but anatomical predisposition also plays a major role, in fact people with a narrow carpal tunnel are more susceptible. Gender (women are more at risk than men), family history, certain pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis, water retention, diabetes or particular conditions such as dislocations or fractures may also play a role. REMEDIES When symptoms appear, local massages aimed at reducing discomfort can be used, as well as stretching, the use of braces and anti-inflammatory drugs, but if the symptoms become severe and persist, surgery is necessary. Visit our website by clicking here

We speak of loss of balance when, despite being still, standing or sitting, we feel a sensation of movement, as if we were turning. This phenomenon can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as dizziness, inner ear infections or inflammation, influenza, upper respiratory infections, Ménière's disease, post-traumatic brain injury, intense exercise, changes in atmospheric pressure, seasickness, iron deficiency anemia, and many others. For example, some diseases typical of aging, such as arthritis, can result in balance problems. Symptoms associated with the problem also include: blurred vision, confusion and disorientation, nausea, anxiety or fear, fatigue, changes in blood pressure or heart rate. In case of loss of balance it is important to contact a professional to identify the cause of the problem and address it in the most appropriate way. Visit our website by clicking here

When we talk about athletes, we are not only referring to the category of competitive athletes but also include all those individuals who practice sports daily or several times a week. In all of these subjects, even in the “Sunday runner” or the “Monday night footballer”, an excellent sports performance is what they aim for. By sports performance we mean the performance that each individual is able to perform during each training session, race or match. But how do we feel and behave when we experience muscle pain? We know for sure that asking to stop activity is very difficult, especially for a competitor, both because it is essential to give continuity to training, and because we often feel unbeatable and we face it thinking "it will pass in a little while", as well as being a moment of psychological well-being. Almost always, we continue our activity undeterred without prevention, or we take a painkiller in order to compensate for the stimulus of pain and be able to continue with our daily lives. But is the stress to which our muscles and our body are subjected really over? Well no. This is where the preventive role of massage therapy comes into play. Given the ever-increasing spread of sports activities in all age groups, prevention should reflect the same importance that training takes on. This would serve to improve performance but above all, a point not to be underestimated, to prevent the so-called "sports pathologies" that occur at the expense and expense of muscles, tendons and joints. With a massage therapy treatment, which includes various manual techniques, it is possible to accelerate the body's self-repair processes at a musculoskeletal level, maintain good muscle elasticity and fluidity of movement. The entire body will benefit from the treatment, also allowing for an improvement in the mental state. A healthy body in all aspects, on a sporting level, will therefore be facilitated in order to obtain an ideal sporting performance. Visit our website by clicking here

We know that sleep is one of the most important allies of physical and mental health. Sleeping well when you are young helps you age well and, even when your hair is now white, protecting the quality of your sleep means preserving the well-being of your body and mind. What can we do to improve the quality of our sleep? Let's start with a healthy diet! Diet and nutrition can affect the quality of sleep, and certain foods can make it easier or harder to get the rest each of us needs. Identifying the connection between sleep and nutrition helps you optimize both so you can eat smarter, sleep better, and live a healthier life. A correct diet requires a healthy balance of macronutrients (i.e. carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) and an adequate intake of vitamins and minerals and is therefore characterised by a daily consumption of fruit, vegetables and cereals, mainly whole grains, a moderate intake of dairy products, fish, legumes and eggs and limited use of red and preserved meats. So what to put on the table for dinner? To promote a restful and quality rest, dinner must be nutritious, but light, so as to satiate us without weighing us down. The ideal is to compose a complete meal, consisting of a source of carbohydrates, preferably whole grains, and a source of protein, favoring less fatty foods. We must not forget the source of fiber, provided by a good portion of vegetables, useful in reducing night awakenings. Acidic and spicy foods or very salty foods are enemies of a restful and quality sleep. If we want to nibble on something while waiting for dinner, instead of cutting a piece of Grana, a slice of salami or opening a packet of crisps, we can put a colorful crudités of vegetables on the table: in addition to ensuring a sufficient intake of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it satiates and reduces the glycemic impact of the entire meal. We already knew that coffee after dinner is not helpful if we want to improve the quality of our sleep, but how widespread is the belief that a glass of wine after dinner helps us sleep better? In reality, it is true that drinking alcohol late at night tends to reduce the time needed to fall asleep, but it also worsens the quality of sleep, reducing the deep phase, which is the one that most affects physical recovery. So every now and then we can allow ourselves a glass of wine with dinner, but without overdoing it, so as not to alter the quality of sleep. But what matters is not only what or how much we eat: the timing of dinner is also important. Eating late at night or just before going to sleep, in fact, increases the probability of waking up during the night, worsens the quality of rest and also risks making you lose sleep. Let's try to eat dinner 2-3 hours before going to bed and, if possible, always at the same times to correctly synchronize our body's biological clock. With the arrival of the cold season, many of us tend to have an increased desire for sweets after dinner when we sit on the sofa to watch television or read a book. Ending dinner with a piece of fruit to have a sweet taste in your mouth, brushing your teeth after finishing the meal and before going to the sofa, drinking a herbal tea as an evening treat, or trying to distract ourselves by putting the stimulus on hold, for example by going out for a walk or making a phone call to a loved one, are all strategies that could help to pass the right amount of time between dinner and sleep, without having to look for something else to nibble on! Visit our website by clicking here

Did you know that Osteopathy also plays an important role in the case of scars? Scars are the healing tissue that forms on wounds after healing, but if this occurs abnormally, adhesions can form that disturb the transmission of information within the body. These adhesions can in fact accumulate tension and generate mobility problems in the surrounding tissues, limit our movements, but also hinder blood or lymphatic circulation. Osteopathy, with its fascial technique (the fascia is the connective tissue under the dermis), is able to identify and treat tensions due to scars, with the aim of restoring tissue mobility and overall balance. Visit our website by clicking here

Also known as Cupping Therapy, it involves the application of actual cups to the skin, with the ultimate aim of providing benefits to the individual undergoing treatment. This suction of the skin actually promotes blood and lymph circulation, encouraging the elimination of waste products and toxins from the body. It is a recommended therapy in the presence of headaches, muscle pain, rheumatic diseases, hypertension, sciatica, fertility disorders and is also excellent in the case of cellulite. By drawing blood to the affected area, cupping therefore restores harmony in the body, even after trauma. Visit our website by clicking here

1. Prevention: A periodic session with an osteopath is highly recommended because it allows you to identify the presence of critical issues in the body and block them at the outset, before they degenerate into pathologies. 2. End of acute pain: in the presence of acute pain, the osteopath implements manual practices to reduce or resolve the reasons that gave rise to the symptom, always with the causal approach typical of Osteopathy. 3. Functional lesions and chronic pain: also in this case, by going to the origin of the symptoms, Osteopathy proves to be a valid aid in restoring the normal functionality of the areas and organs involved. 4. For each trauma its manipulation: even in the case of post-traumatic and post-surgical recovery, Osteopathy represents a great solution to release tension and speed up recovery times. 5. Osteopathy is suitable for everyone: from children to adults, from the elderly to athletes. Acting in a transversal way, it brings benefits to anyone who needs it! Visit our website by clicking here

Did you know that Osteopathy is not only indicated for adults, but also for the little ones, from the first weeks of life? Well yes! Osteopathic control is recommended for both full-term and premature babies, to contribute to the healthy development of the body. It is also the best therapy for the newborn in both natural births and caesarean sections. • In the first case, the deformations of the skull during expulsion may not completely recover over time, especially if the birth was difficult: this can lead to alterations in the shape of the skull with consequent dysfunctions affecting the visual and occlusal system. • In the second case, the important passage of the fetus along the birth canal is missing and an abrupt transition from the uterine habitat to the outside world occurs. In both conditions, if the physiological adaptation of the skull does not occur, the osteopath intervenes to rebalance it, eliminating the dysfunctions and preventing them from manifesting themselves in the future. Through careful and delicate palpation of the body, the specialist in Pediatric Osteopathy evaluates if there is any dysfunction and tries to restore balance, also taking care of post-partum cranial remodeling. As children grow, they may experience problems caused by previous strain or trauma, such as falls. Recurrent nose and ear infections may be caused in part by limitations in the subtle but very important movements that occur between the various bones of the developing skull. Many osteopaths with experience in this field, argue that even mechanical stresses on the body can affect coordination and physical development. These children improve more quickly with osteopathic treatment. How the Pediatric Osteopathy visit and treatment takes place: DATA COLLECTION: The consultation with the osteopath begins with a data collection that starts from the child's main disorder, then goes back to the osteopathic lesion or lesions implicated in the problem. Do you have any documentation relating to the child's health situation? Take them with you. This will allow for a more complete evaluation and more appropriate treatment for the child. The presence of the parent is required throughout the osteopathic session. TREATMENT: The good osteopath knows how to identify the barriers that hinder the mobility and elasticity of the anatomical structures that can limit the organism in its physiological functions. This process will allow him to develop an appropriate, gentle and delicate treatment. The manual techniques used are structural or functional on all the structures of the locomotor system (ligaments, muscles, fascia, bones, etc.), visceral and craniosacral. - ADVICE AND APPOINTMENTS: The Professional will inform you about the outcome of the osteopathic treatment and will give practical advice for the health of your child, furthermore the professional will suggest methods and timing for the subsequent treatment, when necessary. Visit our website by clicking here

Let's dispel some beliefs regarding back pain, one of the most common problems, which affects approximately 70-85% of the world's population at least once in their lives: 1- REST WILL SURELY MAKE THE PAIN GO AWAY. False Usually in the first few days, when the pain is still acute, rest is advisable, but in the following days, staying too long in bed or on the sofa can make the situation worse, so you need to move as soon as possible to defeat this discomfort. 2- IN MOST CASES THE PAIN IS DUE TO A HERNIA. False! The patient suffering from a herniated disc does not have back pain as the main symptom, which is instead caused in most cases by pathologies of the soft tissues surrounding the spinal column. 3- BACK PAIN IS DEFINITELY LINKED TO BAD POSTURE. False! There are no associations between postural alterations and asymmetries (such as scoliosis, hyperlordosis and hyperkyphosis) and the development of back pain. There is no ideal posture and pain is not associated with a certain type of posture, but with how long we maintain that particular posture. 4- INFLAMMATION MUST BE LET TO PASS BEFORE STARTING TREATMENT. False! Allowing too much time to pass between the onset of pain and treatment can lengthen the prognosis and therefore also lengthen the treatment time. In some conditions, the sooner you move with the therapist, the sooner you find a solution to the problem. 5- IF THE PAIN DOESN'T GO AWAY YOU NEED TO HAVE SURGERY. False! Only a small percentage of people with back pain will need to resort to surgery, once all other strategies including drug therapy, manual therapy, physical therapy and active exercise have failed. 6- PLAYING SPORTS IN GENERAL IS BAD FOR YOUR BACK. False! In some cases, physical activity improves back pain and prevents it from becoming chronic. Which sport is best to do and how to do it is at the discretion of the professional who will recommend the most suitable one for the patient. Visit our website by clicking here

By now we all know that sport It is essential to be able to live well and to maintain a state of general well-being But let's go into a bit more detail and discover together what the major ones are benefits which brings if practiced consistently! 1. LOWERS THE CHANCES OF DEVELOPING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES The blood flows more fluidly, without obstacles, thus preventing a wide spectrum of health problems such as heart attacks , stroke , hypertension And diabetes . 2. PREVENTS ALZHEIMER'S Do sport keeps the mind more young and allows you to delay The cognitive decline in the elderly. 3. IMPROVES MOOD AND ALLOWS YOU TO SLEEP BETTER When it takes place physical exercise , the brain release endorphins , a particular hormone which acts similarly to a antidepressant : makes you feel more serene And relax , helping to reduce the stress accumulated. This also has a positive effect on the quantity and quality of the sleep ! 4. MAKES YOU STRONGER Physical activity strengthens muscles , tendons And ligaments . It allows you to have bone more resistant , thus reducing the risk of fractures and slowing the loss of bone mass, which causes osteoporosis. 5. INCREASE ENERGY Exercising allows the body to transport more efficiently oxygen And nutrients to the cells , increasing the energy available to tackle daily commitments. 6. EXTEND YOUR LIFE Regular practice of any form of physical exercise , reducing the risk of disease by 70%, increases life expectancy by about 10 years , compared to those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Visit our website by clicking here

If a good posture It is essential when we are awake, this is even more true when we sleep, a moment of the day that sees us lying down for several hours at a time. In fact, there are many people who assume incorrect positions during sleep , with significant repercussions on the health of the back. and with consequences on the quality of life . THE FOUR POSITIONS THAT ARE BAD 1. Sleeping on your stomach : this position forces us to turn our head to one side, causing stress to the neck and resulting pain when we wake up, especially for those who already suffer from neck pain. 2. Sleeping on your side with your arms in front: this position can cause pain in your shoulders and arms, which can be accompanied by very annoying symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. The pressure on your nerves caused by this position is considerable. 3. Sleeping on your back with your arms on your head: This posture creates pressure on the nerves in your upper back, causing pain in your shoulders. 4. The fetal position during sleep: despite what you might think, this is the position that perhaps creates the most damage of all, due to the total lack of support for the neck and spine. THE CORRECT POSTURE DURING SLEEP TO PREVENT BACK PAIN The correct sleeping position to avoid back pain is supine, on your back , using a low pillow, with your arms along your sides, perhaps placing a small support under your knees and under your waist , to allow your spine to maintain that natural curve in the lower part. Visit our website by clicking here