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Spine, joint & pelvic floor
Written by Janne SakkinenOMT & Occupational Health Physiotherapist, University InstructorPublished 2026-08-16
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Paid partnership — Argo Olives. In this video I walk through what the research actually says about high-quality olive oil's anti-inflammatory effect — the mechanism, a dose comparison to ibuprofen, the freshest 2025 research evidence, and four signs that tell you whether your bottle is the real thing.
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Paid partnership — Argo Olives. In this video I walk through what the research actually says about high-quality olive oil's anti-inflammatory effect — the mechanism, a dose comparison to ibuprofen, the freshest 2025 research evidence, and four signs that tell you whether your bottle is the real thing.
Paid partnership — Argo Olives. In this video I walk through what the research actually says about high-quality olive oil's anti-inflammatory effect — the mechanism, a dose comparison to ibuprofen, the freshest 2025 research evidence, and four signs that tell you whether your bottle is the real thing.
OMT Physical Therapist Janne Sakkinen guides step-by-step clinical protocols and self-care exercises tailored for cervical and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
If symptoms relating to "Olive Oil vs. Ibuprofen — What Researchers Didn't Expect" persist for more than 1–2 weeks, interfere with sleep or daily function, an in-person OMT evaluation is recommended to identify the root cause and ensure proper rehabilitation.

Melatonin doesn't knock you out. It tells your brain that night is starting, which is why timing matters more than dose.

Shows two home exercises for tennis elbow and mouse arm, wrist extension and forearm supination, with the SEC method: static, eccentric and concentric stages in the right order. Both are done with a resistance band and a wooden dowel. Includes the doses, the three most common mistakes and how to know when to move to the next stage.

If you leak urine while running, jumping, or coughing, this video explains why simply squeezing harder (kegels) often isn't the fix. Urinary incontinence can stem from two completely opposite causes — a weak pelvic floor or an over-tight, over-tensed one. Featuring pelvic floor expert Sofia Lahtinen, including a home test to distinguish weakness from tightness.
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Get free PDF guides (Google Drive)Medical disclaimer: The information presented in this article is strictly for educational purposes and does not replace a clinical physical therapy evaluation, medical diagnosis, or individualized treatment plan.