The Broeckel Clinic
9863 tecumseh road east N8r 1A5 Windsor, ON, Canada

Talking about rib mechanics and using the breath as an assessment tool is very powerful. With this simple assessment you can get an idea as to what dysfunction is present in the thoracic cage along with the surrounding areas. To be more detailed, once you've done this assessment place your hands on either side... Of the chest or belly and feel which side moves more or less. If you've done this, reach out and let Me know your result! See more

We have started a secondary page in which has a handful of assessments along with daily content in order to help you who are stuck without treatment, movement and health help on these times. Check it out @tbchealthandmovement We are offering the assessments and some review and advise based on results over there! If you have questions for us, or on the new page DM is to help!

Happy new year to all. There are many motivational posts from other businesses and I couldn't say anything better. "Don't tell me your goals show me" - @the_muscle_doc ... "Over deliver, up your value. You can be a duck or you can be an eagle. Feed your brain, trust your gut, follow your heart." - @workhorsefitnessco The point being, take care of yourself, keep pushing forward, you deserve the best, and only you can give yourself that. See more

FIRST AND LAST Osteopathy has always said Anatomy is the first and last lesson. Rational and logical treatment is based on a sound understanding of anatomy. Understanding where structures are is a start, but how they work, how they interact with one another, and how the influence the rest of the anatomy. ... In order to determine an osteopathic structural diagnosis and apply good treatment. Anatomy must be understood and applied. See more

For any and all friends and patients please fill out this survey about your experience with Osteopathy to help us garner a position on which we can better help our patients. As you know we are closed because of the COVID shut down, and this is helping us work towards being an essential service. I appreciate the support in these times. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfiz1zS5wYxPwFpy/viewform

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Staying healthy? What are you doing during this shit down to stay healthy? Are you stretching? ... Moving? Stabilizing? Breathing? Distressing? Working on the things you need to do to keep or improve your health. We're working on something to help you with this! The beginning phases are based around mobility, stability and movement. An intelligent approach to your own health. If you're interested send us a DM See more

We've had some questions regarding if Massage Therapy with Katy is available. Katy is absolutely still open and available for treatment. If you have any questions please contact her directly. Have a great day! ... PS this photo is pre Covid shutdown! See more

Everyone deserves some joy this year! We are helping the Guardians of the Children collect toys for the Children's Aid toy drive. The Purpose is to collect gifts so children in need can have a good Christmas. We as a clinic have also decided to sponsor a family and are going to give someone a happy Christmas. ... If you're interested in helping a gift can be brought in and dropped in the box. We will clean and sanitize them daily to assure everyone's safety. You can also donate cash to the cause, we will be collecting that and donating it on your behalf. Let's do our best to make Christmas awesome. See more

Which books are you diving into currently?

@osteocast_ is starting a book club! We are starting with reading a book a month and looking for anyone in the field to join in and discuss with us! The first book is Dain Tasker principles of osteopathy! ... Check out osteocast bio for a link to the boom! @bodymechanik @smtosteopath See more

Breathing How many people are talking about breathing and how to breath properly right now? I have found an over abundance of posting and information on it, but how do we know what is Right? ... Is your body working properly? See more

Unfortunately in light of some changes from the Ontario government out osteopathic practices have to close for the duration of the Gray zone. We are very sorry as all we want to do is continue to provide care to you in these times. Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with from home. ... We will stay strong, keep learning, and continue to help you the best that we can! These are not great times, but we will persevere. If you have questions please DM us. See more

Remembrance Day Never forgotten.

Dig on Dig on was a term used and associated with the title DO or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. We don't have that title here, however in the beginning of osteopathy that was their title. On a daily basis, weekly basis, regular basis as a practitioner we practice our art and profession. With practice means we are constantly getting better, constantly reading, understanding and applying new methods. ... This is what Dig Ons. Never stop Dig on. See more

We have received a new payment machine in the office. The troubles we had been having with tap should be fixed. Reminder it is debit only! You are the best patients we could ask for and thank you for being understanding

It's that time of year Dark when you get to work and dark when you go home. What activities and things do you do to keep a positive attitude and be happy? ... Please share below to help others who are struggling! See more

Moving to grey we will still be open and operating. Things may change over time, but at this time we are open as usual, cleaning procedures, masks, and social distancing is still in affect. We ask that patients wait in their vehicles until there appointment time. The waiting room is still not open. Please enter at appointment time and wash your hands as the signs guide you in the clinic. ... We are happy to be open, and ready to help you! See more

Sage Sayings: Osteopathy means correction of disorders found in the body itself. Ernest E. Tucker, Reminiscences of A.T. Still, M.D.

If you don't know, now you know Colby and a few of his colleagues @smtosteopath @bodymechanik run a podcast called @osteocast_ The podcast is about all kinds of things, anatomy, osteopathy, clinical work, business, and whatever else they get on about. ... Go check it out! Link is in the bio See more

Get up and get out

OSTEOCAST If you don't know, now you know! A few of my classmates and I have a podcast in which we talk all things anatomy, movement, Osteopathy. Some things are geared for patient and others for practitioners. ... @smtosteopath and @bodymechanik are great friends and recording buddies. Head over to @osteocast_ to check some out!! See more

Decrease pain or increase health? The Broeckel Clinic has a sole focus on improving the health of our patients. Our focus is on improving health opposes to decreasing pain for the sole reason that pain is not indicative of the lesion present. ... Our goal is for your body to be as healthy as it can be, that means functioning to the best of its ability. As it gets healthier then the other symptoms often lift. Less aches and pains, better digestion, better breathing etc. The goal is always to be healthy. Treatment thought process around this concept is crucial. #thebroeckelclinic See more

Sharing a smile with the best Osteopath in Windsor-Essex! Colby Broeckel will get you feeling your optimal self in no time! 2 days left to get your #smilecookie. Did you get yours?

HST and Osteopathy We regret to inform you that as of Monday September 21st we will now be adding HST to our Osteopathic services. As of this past a Thursday the government has informed us that HST is no longer exempt for Osteopathy and we are required to charge and remit it.... An email will be sent out to patients shortly with some of the details. We apologize for the change, it wasn't in our plans, but we had to make it. If you have any questions please reach out to Jeff or I (Colby) See more

Practitioners View Looking down from the top of the table noticing how your body lays on the table. This position passive in nature can give us some clues as to where to start investigating further. ... In this case fester (skeleton) has a rotation through the thorax to the left among other things. What else do you notice? Give us your thoughts and ideas! See more

Good morning! Katy and Jeff both getting ready for their days in the clinic! Yes I made them do the thumbs up, it is early after all. ... Looking forward to helping patients today! See more

The New Old Desk We've got a new desk at the office, for those of you who have been in and seen it already know. I didn't know ahead of time but I bought this desk, later to find out that Dr. Still also had a roll top desk in his office. ... I'm a way bigger nerd than I thought. The desk was to add to the "vintage" office in which I have the 102 years old treatment table you can see in previous posts! Don't stop being a nerd, Dig on See more

WHAT WHAT! CHECK OUT THE NEW CARD HOLDER! I’m so excited about this! I had a company custom make this for the front desk here at the office! I love it and I’m so happy with how it turned out!

Papers off the windows. One more week!!

How can you help yourself? _____________ There is no cookie cutter approach to how to do this, every person is different and requires focus on different things. _____________ The important part is that you put some effort in regularly #thebroeckelclinic

The difference between symptoms and cause! You hear us say that the cause of the problem is rarely where you are feeling it. How does this work? Why does it happen this way?... This short video gives a rundown on the integration of the two, and how we as Osteopathic Practitioners look at the body!

Have a good long weekend! Enjoy yourself and be safe