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Osteopathy and Medicare: What You Need to Know
Did You Know? Medicare May Help Cover Your Osteopathy Appointments If you’re living with a long-term or chronic health condition, you may be eligible for a Chronic Condition Management (CCM) Plan through your GP. A CCM Plan is designed to help people with ongoing health conditions access the care and
Could Dry Needling Help You?
Dry needling is one treatment technique that can be incorporated into your osteopathic treatment to help with muscle tension, pain and restricted movement. If you have ever experienced a tight or painful muscle that just doesn’t seem to want to loosen up, dry needling may be something your osteopath considers
The Effect of Stress On Your Body
Stress is something that all of us have experienced at some point. Even though it is so common, stress affects everyone in a different way, and we all have different ways of coping. Stress may seem harmless, but it can have an effect on your body’s function, especially in chronic
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
Pelvic Health Osteopathy
Pelvic Health Osteopathy is a holistic patient-centred approach to assessment and management of pelvic floor conditions This includes pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy-related conditions, endometriosis and more. It involves a thorough history taking and both external and internal examination, development of management/treatment plan and treatment including manual therapy, education
Manage Pain at Home: The Three Best Tools
Last week was National Pain Week and as such we wanted to discuss three of the most helpful tools to help manage pain at home. Here are three items that osteopaths in our clinic commonly recommend for use in the home, which are easy to store, affordable, and can be
