Motion to Mend

Motion to Mend Classical Osteopathy Clinic. Treatments are hands on manual therapy to facilitate health and that focus on finding the root cause of ailments. OSTCAN Certified.

Performed by a M.OMSc Practitioner. Parking Available

08/14/2025

Pelvic organ prolapse, something many woman deal with and not know what to do with ( common after childbirth) these types of exercises can greatly help restore normal position and function of the pelvic organs.

08/12/2025

The whole family can benefit! Osteopathic manipulation is great for babies and kids of all ages! It offers a comprehensive solution for many childhood health concerns and can play a crucial role in aiding a child’s growth and wellness.

Osteopathy is a gentle, holistic, non-invasive approach to healing the body, so you can feel safe and assured that your kids are in good hands.

It can relieve common ailments like colic, ear infections, asthma, but also injury recovery, behavioural issues and much more! Due to their youth they usually respond exceptionally well to treatments.

It could make all the difference in your child’s journey through a happy and thriving childhood. Try it today!

Book online at www.motiontomend.ca ! And to make things easier you can now book for family members through our online booking system.







Another friendly reminder we are closed until Friday! See below for details, thank you 😊 ☀️✅
08/11/2025

Another friendly reminder we are closed until Friday! See below for details, thank you 😊 ☀️✅

We’re in for some fun quality time with our family next week!

We will be out of the office from August 11th - 14th, and will resume our regular hours Friday August 15th.

If you are needing an appointment please feel free to:

Book online: www.motiontomend.ca
Email: motiontomend@outlook.com
Phone: 705-571-9022

Thank you!

Helpful technique to improve normal breathing mechanics
08/09/2025

Helpful technique to improve normal breathing mechanics

Good education
08/08/2025

Good education

The suboccipitals are a group of small but powerful muscles located just beneath the base of your skull. They control precise movements between your skull and the top two vertebrae in your neck:
1. Re**us Capitis Posterior Minor
2. Re**us Capitis Posterior Major
3. Obliquus Capitis Superior
4. Obliquus Capitis Inferior

These muscles are densely packed with proprioceptors and are directly tied to how your eyes stabilize your visual field. In fact, every time your eyes track, fixate, or shift, the suboccipitals coordinate to keep your head still and aligned. That link is what makes them so sensitive to eye strain or visual dysfunction.

When your eyes struggle to converge or focus properly, your suboccipitals often overcompensate, locking down into a state of chronic tension. This can lead to nerve compression, poor cervical coordination, and suboccipital headaches that mimic migraines.

What most people miss is this: eye imbalances are not just about blurred vision or eye fatigue. They directly overload the postural system. If the eyes can’t guide the head, the suboccipitals take over. Over time, that creates tightness, headaches, neck pain, and loss of upper body stability.

Fix the eyes. Release the neck. Change the posture. It starts with restoring the link between vision and spinal control.



1045 follow up appointment available this Friday!! Please book online via our website or call! thank you 🙏
08/07/2025

1045 follow up appointment available this Friday!! Please book online via our website or call! thank you 🙏

We’re in for some fun quality time with our family next week! We will be out of the office from August 11th - 14th, and ...
08/05/2025

We’re in for some fun quality time with our family next week!

We will be out of the office from August 11th - 14th, and will resume our regular hours Friday August 15th.

If you are needing an appointment please feel free to:

Book online: www.motiontomend.ca
Email: motiontomend@outlook.com
Phone: 705-571-9022

Thank you!

We have an initial appointment  cancellation for this Friday at 230 !! ( 1 hour ) If you were thinking of booking, this ...
07/30/2025

We have an initial appointment cancellation for this Friday at 230 !! ( 1 hour ) If you were thinking of booking, this a great opportunity to get in quickly! Please book online via our website. Thank you

The body is one interconnected  system, nothing works in isolation in the body, this is why Osteopathy is effective manu...
07/28/2025

The body is one interconnected system, nothing works in isolation in the body, this is why Osteopathy is effective manual therapy

Most people don’t realize your jaw and pelvis are linked. Not just through posture or movement habits, but through your developmental blueprint.

Around day 15 of embryonic development, two critical areas begin to form: the oropharyngeal membrane, which becomes the mouth, and the cloacal membrane, which becomes the openings of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

The spine grows between them establishing a physical and neurological connection that lasts your entire life.
This connection continues through fascia and the central nervous system. The dural tube, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord, creates a continuous communication pathway from your jaw down to your sacrum.

When there’s tension or misalignment in the jaw whether from clenching, TMJ dysfunction, or altered bite it changes head posture. Your body compensates to keep balance, often by tilting the pelvis or shifting your weight.

Over time, these small changes can show up as chronic hip pain, pelvic instability, or forward head posture.
There’s also a functional link: the jaw and pelvic floor are both involved in how your body stabilizes the spine. They’re part of your core system.

If your jaw is clenched, chances are your pelvic floor is either overactive or not firing properly. This affects posture, breath control, and how your nervous system regulates tension.

Posture isn’t just a matter of standing tall. It’s a full-body coordination between systems that started forming before you were even born.

Read our full blog jaw and body are connected, link in bio ☝🏻




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Normal neck curve=Normal blood flow to brain # Osteopathy can help! Good read⬇️
07/26/2025

Normal neck curve=Normal blood flow to brain # Osteopathy can help! Good read⬇️

According to a recent study, forward head position and blood flow to the brain are clinically observable by taking the carotid pulses and can lead to debilitating symptoms within the brain.

The carotid pulses are weaker when the head is in a forward position; however, the carotid pulses are stronger when the head is over the spine.

When the head is forward over the spine, the brain may not receive sufficient blood flow and oxygen due to compression of the carotid arteries. If this compression is severe enough, it can result in cerebral ischemia (CNS dysfunction). Clinically, we see disturbed sleeping patterns, increased anxiety, and mental sluggishness.

The March 2000 Mayo Clinic reported that prolonged FHP also leads to myospasm, disc herniations, arthritis, and pinched nerves.

Dr. Alf Breig, a Swedish neurosurgeon and Nobel Prize recipient, describes how the loss of a normal cervical lordotic curve creates dysfunction and disease.

Through cadaver studies, Dr. Breig demonstrated that neck flexion could stretch the spinal cord 5-7 cm causing tensioning of the meninges (covering of the brain and spinal cord) and elicit measurable pressure on brainstem nuclei (nerve control centers) which control all basic life functions. (Breig, Alf. Adverse Mechanical Tension in the Central Nervous System: An Analysis of Cause and Effect. 1978. Almqvuist & Wiksell International, Stockholm, Sweden. Pg. 177.)

New studies show that correction of cervical lordosis may be associated with an immediate increase in cerebral blood flow.

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07/21/2025

When Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OMPs) say they take a "holistic approach," it means they consider the whole person—body, mind, and lifestyle—rather than just focusing on specific symptoms or isolated body parts. This approach aims to identify and treat the root causes of health issues, not just the immediate discomfort or pain.

A holistic approach in osteopathy involves:
- Understanding the body as an Interconnected System
- Considering Lifestyle Factors
- Personalized Treatment
- Support Overall Health

This holistic philosophy is what differentiates osteopathy from other types of manual therapy and aligns with the goal of achieving balance and harmony within the body.

Strengthen you neck posture, the correct way !! Exercises like this are a great addition to getting Osteopathic treatmen...
07/15/2025

Strengthen you neck posture, the correct way !! Exercises like this are a great addition to getting Osteopathic treatment; to stabilize the structure even more where needed, many patients need this to fully recover from neck pain. Mobility and strength is key.

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