Motion to Mend

10/06/2026

Your cornea is one of the unusual parts of the body. It has no blood vessels, so it gets the oxygen it needs mainly from the air that reaches its surface. That clear outer layer is doing a lot of work every time you look at something.

10/02/2026

The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the upper throat and helps maintain equal air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

It is normally closed but opens briefly during swallowing, yawning, or chewing. This allows air to enter or leave the middle ear and helps the eardrum vibrate normally for effective hearing.

10/01/2026

The rib cage is more than a rigid shield. Its 12 pairs of ribs protect vital organs while moving continuously with every breath. As the ribs and diaphragm change the volume of the chest, pressure inside the lungs changes, allowing air to flow in and out.
A flexible structure, protecting what keeps you alive.

09/26/2026

Obesity is more than increased body weight. As fat tissue expands, adipose cells can become dysfunctional, contributing to inflammation, altered hormone signaling, and reduced insulin sensitivity.

Excess visceral fat is also associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and several cancers.
The effects can extend far beyond body fat, influencing metabolism and multiple organ systems.

Source: WHO; NIDDK (NIH)

09/25/2026

That’s a wrap for the week!! A good week we had. Thank you ! Have a nice weekend.. and notice our beautiful red tree 🇨🇦

09/19/2026

Do you want you muscles to be able to carry out their primary functional movements well?! Then you need to train for good range of motion, the muscle can only work as good as the quality of the joint motion it acts upon! Thus , train for deep hip flexion ( ex. Squat-hold sits) deep extension of hips, spinal flexion/ spinal extension, mobility work- under light load even better. You will move much better and more efficiently, less aches and pains, improved posture and circulation! Anyways- Tip of the day 😊🙏✅ try it out and see!

09/19/2026

Collagen is the main structural protein in connective tissue. Its fibers form a strong extracellular framework that gives skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bones, and blood vessels mechanical strength and support.

Collagen is continuously broken down and rebuilt. With aging, collagen production and turnover change, while factors such as UV exposure can accelerate collagen degradation in skin.
That gradual change contributes to loss of skin firmness and other age-related changes in connective tissue.

09/05/2026

Your low back pain most commonly started with an anterior pelvic tilt! Why? Because gravity does never rests, and our muscles being underused get weaker every day, and those shortened get tighter every day. We all deal with the same gravity and anterior pull forces, excess visceral fat and large breast make these forces even greater. Thus objective you have to strengthen the opposing muscles, at least 3 times a week I recommend, and lengthen what’ d chronically shortened. Pain patterns always adapt to more optimal force load, your pain can get less, but the longer you wait the more challenges to correct it ! Train your body for better posture and quality of life!

08/25/2026

Important Update Regarding Pricing

Thank you for being a valued patient. I greatly appreciate your continued support of Motion to Mend Osteopathy.

I want to let you know about an upcoming adjustment to our pricing. Starting on Monday, September 21st, the price of an Initial Assessment & Treatment will change from $100.00 to $115.00 + tax, and the price of a Follow Up Treatment will change from $79.00 to $85.00 + tax.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss, please reach out at 705-571-9022. Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

A.J. Schat
M.OMSC & Clinic Owner
Motion to Mend Osteopathy

08/03/2026