Body Region Blogs
With Gratitude: A Message from Dr Belinda
Celebrating 35 Years of Osteopathic Care, Leadership and Community – Dr Belinda Coulton After three years of carefully transitioning the business to Dr Mitchell Evans, June 2026 marks the end of an important chapter, with Dr Belinda concluding her role as an owner of HealthLinks Gippsland. While Belinda will officially
Stay Fit for Driving
For the majority of the population, driving is an essential part of everyday life. Quite often driving is something we don’t even think about, we simply get in the car to get to where we are going and don’t think twice. When people lose the ability to drive, whether it
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is one of the most common knee complaints seen in adolescents and older children, and is not usually as serious as it sounds. For some children, it can become very painful and may even restrict their activity level and involvement in sport. It is more often seen
The Right Pillow for Your Neck
Over the years, it is likely that you have woken up at times with a stiff and painful neck, and/or a headache just to top it off. Your pillow may be at fault! This neck pain can involve many of the tissues in our body, including muscles, ligaments, tendons and
Footwear for Health
How do you know if your shoes are actually supporting you through day to day life? What differentiates between a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ shoe? Let’s talk about footwear for health. A 2018 study in America showed that between 62-73% of the population was wearing incorrectly fitted shoes. In particular
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a sideways bending of the spine. Normally when you look at a person’s spine it runs in a straight line. If you look at a Scoliotic spine bends to the side in either a ‘C’ or an ‘S’ shape. Types of Scoliosis There are 3 types: Idiopathic: This
