Blog | Lighthouse Osteopathy, Ottawa

CLINIC LOCATIONS & HOURS

Glebe Health House - 164 Second Avenue, Second Floor, Ottawa
Tuesdays - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursdays - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Parkdale Medical Tower - 1081 Carling Avenue, Suite 501, Ottawa

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Physical Therapy More Effective than Steroid Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Neil Melanson

Aug 3, 2020
2 min

Physical Therapy More Effective than Steroid Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Patients with OA of the knee who underwent physical therapy had less pain and functional disability at 1 year.

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Neil Melanson

Aug 1, 2020
1 min

Book Recommendations: Healing Trauma

Book recommendations related to healing trauma and mind-body connection.

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Neil Melanson

Jul 5, 2020
1 min

This is a safe space.

Lighthouse Osteopathy is anti-racist, and supports Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ rights.

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In-Person Osteopathy: COVID-19 Precautions in Place

Neil Melanson

Jul 1, 2020
1 min

In-Person Osteopathy: COVID-19 Precautions in Place

I'm pleased to offer in-person Manual Osteopathic treatments again. We are adhering to the ALL protective & sanitization protocols in place.

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Social Distancing Strategies: Forest Therapy

Neil Melanson

Mar 18, 2020
1 min

Social Distancing Strategies: Forest Therapy

Social distancing for COVID-19 doesn't have to be painful. Forest therapy can be a restorative way to practice self-care.

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Neil Melanson

Mar 13, 2020
2 min

COVID-19

Update on measures to limit spread of COVID-19 in our community.

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Neil Melanson

Feb 22, 2020
1 min

Sleep Positions to Reduce Back Pain

Learn about how different sleep positions can help reduce (or worsen) back pain.

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How to Improve Performance by Breathing!

Neil Melanson

Feb 20, 2020
2 min

How to Improve Performance by Breathing!

As an avid explorer of personal health refinements, I have been experimenting with different ways to use my breath for improved...

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Neil Melanson

Feb 15, 2020
2 min

Insight on Insomnia

It is estimated that fifty percent of adults are sleep deprived. Many people consider sleep a luxury and believe that as adults we can...

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Neil Melanson

Feb 10, 2020
1 min

Beating the Winter Blahs

It is common to experience a delayed onset of muscle pain and tenderness following winter activities. We often advise patients of home care

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New study says muscle relaxants add no short-term benefit for acute low back pain

Neil Melanson

Feb 10, 2020
1 min

New study says muscle relaxants add no short-term benefit for acute low back pain

There is no short-term extra benefit when muscle relaxants are added to ibuprofen (i.e. Advil) for acute low back pain.

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Neil Melanson

Feb 8, 2020
5 min

Bunny & Fox: Letting Go of Stress

Learn about the effect of the fight or flight response and the effect of stress on the body.

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CLINIC LOCATIONS & HOURS

18 Woodlawn Ave (Glebe - West of Lansdown), Ottawa

Tuesdays - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursdays - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fridays - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Some Weekend Availability

Lifemark Neurologic Physiotherapy

2255 St. Laurent Blvd #120, Ottawa

Call to book (613) 454-0121

CONTACT US

Neil Melanson, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, happily offers Osteopath services in the Glebe neighborhood of Ottawa at 18 Woodlawn Ave. Call us at 613-325-9976 or book online to schedule an appointment. Use the contact form if you have any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Book online any time.

lighthouseosteopathy@gmail.com

Phone (613) 325-9976