Realign Your Move

Realign Your Move Realign your move by Rea Maalouf
National swimmer with a physical therapy degree and a master in osteopathy and manual therapy

15/10/2026

Cracking the neck is not a simple fix—it’s a precise osteopathic technique. 🩻
The sound is just air releasing in the joint, and usually it returns within about 20 minutes.
This is completely safe if it’s done by a professional and added to an osteopathic plan. 👩🏼‍⚕️
⚠️Never try it yourself or let an unqualified person do it.⚠️

08/10/2026

You asked, I answered!

The questions I get ALL the time about Physiotherapy & Osteopathy — answered in seconds! 🦴💆🏻‍♀️

Let’s clear up the most common questions — FAST.

Got a question I didn’t answer? Drop it in the comments 👇🏼

25/09/2026

“I saw a disc herniation on my MRI… should I panic?”🤔

Not necessarily! Disc degeneration, dehydration and even herniations are common findings and don’t always cause symptoms.

No significant symptoms? → Osteopathy + physiotherapy + regular exercise can help you maintain movement, strength and a healthy back. 💪

Pain, numbness, tingling or weakness? → Get properly assessed by a specialist, then follow the right rehabilitation plan.

Don’t panic over your MRI. Understand it, assess it, and take care of your back. 🤍

SpineHealth

21/09/2026

🎒 It’s Back-to-school 📚
Here are 5 simple habits parents can encourage every day:

✔️ Wear the backpack correctly
✔️ Take movement breaks every 30 minutes
✔️ Study at a proper desk and chair
✔️ Stay physically active every day
✔️ Choose comfortable, well-fitting shoes 👟

And remember: persistent pain is not something your child should simply “get used to.”

If your child continues to experience back, neck, foot or other pain despite these simple changes, consider having them assessed by a specialist.

💙 Healthy habits today = healthier movement tomorrow.

17/08/2026

Stop doing these 5 things if you have neck pain:
❌Rushing for anti-inflammatories or pain killers without any medical diagnosis
❌Stacking pillows to sleep
❌Freezing your neck
❌Quitting your daily exercises like walking, stretching
❌Ignoring it once the pain is gone
Neck pain can be extremely bad, stop doing these bad habits and consult a specialist 👩🏽‍⚕️
physiotherapy

07/08/2026

5 Signs You Should See an Osteopath or Physiotherapist
🔴Pain that won’t go away, even with exercise and stretching
🔴Stiff and can’t get out of bed in the morning
🔴Jaw pain or clicking when you talk/chew
🔴Numbness in your hands or feet
🔴Can’t bend over to tie your shoes

As a therapist, I see these every day.
Your body is telling you something. Don’t ignore it.
Early treatment = faster recovery. 💪

From a ruptured biceps tendon → to surgery → to back doing biceps curls in the gym 💪🏻Helping my patient get back to wher...
05/08/2026

From a ruptured biceps tendon → to surgery → to back doing biceps curls in the gym 💪🏻
Helping my patient get back to where he belongs🙏🏻
From torn tendon to the gym.
Proof that with the right care and consistency, you can come back like you were never injured 👏🏻

01/07/2026

Worried it’s scoliosis?

Step 1: Orthopedic check 🩻👩🏽‍⚕️
Only a doctor can confirm if it’s scoliosis or just muscular/postural. Imaging + a clinical exam tell the difference.

Step 2: If it’s posture
Physiotherapy helps you build the right exercises to strengthen the back muscles.🧘🏼‍♀️
Osteopathy helps release the restrictions, so you move easie🤸🏼‍♀️

You don’t have to live with discomfort or confusion. Check early. 🤍

17/06/2026

Sciatica pain: Do you need surgery?

Not always. Here’s what you should know 👇

Pain isn’t always “sciatica nerve” damage:
Tight lower back muscles
Hip joint tension
Sacroiliac joint/SI joint dysfunction

All of these can mimic true sciatic nerve pain. The nerve is often just irritated by what’s around it.

Skip quick fixes:
Medication or injections may calm pain temporarily, but they don’t fix the cause.

What actually helps:
See a physical therapist or osteopath to check your lower limb alignment + find the true source
If needed, get an MRI through your physician to confirm if the nerve itself is compressed

Quick fixes = temporary relief. Correct diagnosis + targeted treatment = long-term recovery.

Questions about leg pain or sciatica? Ask me anything below 👇

12/06/2026

Do you need a cervical collar?

Use it short-term if you have:
🔴Severe pain > 8/10 that doesn’t improve with medications
🔴Hand weakness
🔴Numbness or tingling in arm/hand
🔴MRI shows a herniated disc pressing on a nerve

Goal: Reduce pain for a few days → then start physiotherapy.

Avoid it if:
✔️You only have muscle tension or stiffness
✔️Reason: Wearing a collar too long will weaken your neck muscles and slow the recovery.

⚠️Cervical collar should only be used under medical guidance.

🤍Your neck needs movement to heal.🤍

Questions? Ask me anything below 👇

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