Valentina Carlile DO
Physical benefits of singing
The physical benefits of singing are related to: 1. Respiratory and cardiac function Singing is aerobic, as it is a form of exercise that...
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Valentina Carlile
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In my daily professional practice, I often talk to colleagues and answer patients' questions on topics relating to the Voice, Osteopathy and Singing.
I realized that these topics generate great interest and deserve to be shared with a wider audience. This is why I decided to open this space in my blog: to make this precious information accessible to everyone, presented in a clear and direct way.
Here you will find articles and reflections that I hope will enrich your knowledge and answer your curiosities in these fascinating and complex fields.
Valentina Carlile DO
Nov 263 min read
Pregnancy and singing: what happens to the voice after childbirth? Posture, abdomen and exercises
It takes some time after childbirth for the body's hormone balance to be restored to pre-pregnancy levels. Breastfeeding will prolong...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Nov 192 min read
Pregnancy and Singing: What Influences on Tone?
Pregnancy hormones can have effects on the voice similar to those experienced during the menstrual cycle. Cyclical hormonal changes can...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Nov 122 min read
Pregnancy and singing: noise exposure
While it's true that the fetus is relatively protected from much of the external noise outside the uterus, muffled sounds do penetrate...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Nov 53 min read
Singing during pregnancy: focus on breathing
Some women wonder if performing during pregnancy can be an issue, how it affects tone, breathing, vocal stamina, and if producing a valid...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Oct 11 min read
Lower back pain in pregnancy
Back pain during pregnancy can range from mild pain associated with specific activities to more acute or chronic pain that persists...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Sep 232 min read
Treatment options and exercises for ankle sprain
During the treatment and recovery period of an ankle sprain, patients are typically advised to avoid strenuous activities as there is a...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Sep 171 min read
Symptoms and grades of ankle sprain
There are two types of ankle strains and sprains. Typically, the ankle is twisted inward (an inversion ankle sprain) or outward (an...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Sep 102 min read
Causes of ankle sprains and strains
Ankle sprains/strains are very common injuries. They can occur during sports and other physical activities, but they can also occur...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Sep 21 min read
What are ankle sprains and strains?
Ankle sprains and strains are two injuries that are often confused. These two injuries can cause pain and difficulty walking. Both terms...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 271 min read
Osteopathic treatment for myotensive headache
Unlike treatments that focus only on symptoms, osteopathic treatment aims to treat the problem at its source through a thorough...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 191 min read
Exercises for myotensive headache
Proper posture can help curb the frequency of tension headaches by reducing the amount of stress placed on the neck and shoulder muscles,...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 131 min read
Traditional treatment for myotensive headache
There are several conservative treatment methods that you can try at home before consulting a doctor. If the pain is mild and infrequent,...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 52 min read
Myotensive headache: what it is and what the symptoms are
Headaches are one of the most common causes of pain in the world and affect people from all walks of life. While mild headaches are often...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 291 min read
Traditional therapy and osteopathic treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome
Because symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome can mimic other health conditions, it is critical that your doctor develop a differential...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 222 min read
Thoracic outlet syndrome: causes and symptoms
The three main types of thoracic outlet syndrome are neurogenic, venous, and arterial TOS. Each type of HRT is slightly different, with...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 151 min read
Thoracic outlet syndrome: what it is, predisposing factors
The thoracic outlet is a small space found between the lower part of the neck and the front of the shoulder, where nerves, arteries, and...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 81 min read
Treatment of bison hump syndrome
As for options to temporarily relieve symptoms, it may be helpful to apply heat or cold (as appropriate) and make changes to your...
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Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 13 min read
Bison hump syndrome: what it is, causes, symptoms
Have you ever heard of buffalo hump syndrome? This muscle imbalance condition is often caused by poor posture over a prolonged period....
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Valentina Carlile DO
Jun 181 min read
Osteopathy and numbness of the tongue and neck pain: the tongue-neck syndrome
Tongue-neck syndrome is a disorder that causes unilateral neck pain, accompanied by simultaneous ipsilateral numbness of the tongue. This...
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