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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.



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,...

Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 13, 20241 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 5, 20242 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 29, 20241 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 22, 20242 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 15, 20241 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 8, 20241 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....

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 1, 20243 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...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jun 18, 20241 min read


Myofunctional therapy; why collaboration between speech therapist and osteopath is important
It often happens that a patient undergoing myofunctional speech therapy interrupts the course due to the onset of pain in the muscles of...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Lateral eye movements in sync with the tongue. The oculoglossal reflex
In every teaching and in different clinical situations I talk about the oculoglossal reflex which correlates the involuntary movement of...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Osteopathy and gastroesophageal reflux: techniques and benefits
Osteopathy, with its ability to improve body structure and function, offers a comprehensive and noninvasive approach that can help manage...

Valentina Carlile DO
May 28, 20242 min read


Tips for managing reflux through diet
Diet is essential in the management of gastroesophageal reflux, a condition that can seriously compromise quality of life. Eating...

Valentina Carlile DO
May 21, 20242 min read


Exercises and breathing techniques to manage gastroesophageal reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux can significantly affect your quality of life, causing symptoms such as heartburn, pain and discomfort. In...

Valentina Carlile DO
May 14, 20242 min read


Gastroesophageal reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux is a widespread condition that affects millions of people, manifesting with symptoms that can range from...

Valentina Carlile DO
May 7, 20243 min read


Ear protectors and tinnitus
As we know, prolonged exposure to loud sounds and noises can cause hearing loss and tinnitus. It is important to know that hearing loss...

Valentina Carlile DO
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Hearing aids for tinnitus
Another therapeutic strategy in use for those suffering from tinnitus is the use of tinnitus noisers, i.e. a device integrated into a...

Valentina Carlile DO
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Food and lifestyle tips for tinnitus
It is now known that to maintain optimal health it is necessary to adopt a correct and healthy diet and change some lifestyle habits. In...

Valentina Carlile DO
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Osteopathy and treatment of somatosensory tinnitus
Somatosensory tinnitus can be perceived as whistling, buzzing, sensation of blocked ears. It seems that those who are most affected are...

Valentina Carlile DO
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Tinnitus: causes, symptoms, remedies
About 10-15% of the population suffers from tinnitus, that annoying and mangy ear disorder that manifests itself with the famous...

Valentina Carlile DO
Apr 5, 20242 min read


What is bruxism? Symptoms, causes and remedies
Bruxism is a disorder in which you unconsciously grind and clench your teeth. This can happen during the day or during the night while...

Valentina Carlile DO
Mar 26, 20241 min read

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