As an osteopath, I see the physical and emotional toll that extreme dieting takes on my patients every single day. Sarah walks into my clinic with chronic neck tension, telling me about her latest 800-calorie-a-day "cleanse." Mark complains of fatigue and headaches while following a restrictive ketogenic diet he found on social media. Emma arrives stressed and anxious, having yo-yoed through five different diet programs in the past two years.

While adults feel that they may be strong enough to load up their backpacks, children who use backpacks don’t have the relevant knowledge to ensure that they are packing and carrying their backpacks correctly.

Osteopaths and chiropractors are both healthcare professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. However, there are a few key differences between the two.

Sleep deprivation can be a major problem for parents of babies who can’t sleep. Fortunately, there is a natural treatment option — osteopathy — that can help.