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 joints in and around the […]
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 children, elderly and those with […]
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 is the most common form, […]
Overcoming Tennis Elbow: A Guide to Treatment and Prevention
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that affects many Australians, particularly those who engage in repetitive arm and wrist activities. Despite its name, you don’t need to play tennis to develop this condition. This blog post will provide an overview of tennis elbow, its symptoms, causes, and how osteopathic treatment […]
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Is An Extremely Common Condition Of Our Feet, That Currently Affects Approximately 10% Of The General Population.
Plantar Fasciitis is characterized by pain and inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of connective tissue running along the bottom of our foot, connecting to our heel and our toes.
Your Headache Is Likely Affected by Your Neck
Headaches caused by your neck are usually a result of the top three joints in your neck not moving properly. This is not something that will show up in a scan, and so the diagnosis must be confirmed via a physical examination from a skilled clinician. Osteopaths for many years have recognised the link between […]
Maintaining Ageing Knees
As we age gracefully, maintaining overall health becomes the highest of priorities. During these periods the importance of maintaining knee strength and mobility is often overlooked. Our ageing knees are intricate joints, that are susceptible to wear and tear as time progresses. The knees play a pivotal role in all our daily activities; therefore, it […]
Hamstring Injuries
As winter sports begin again, the potential risk of associated injuries also increases. Sports have an increased risk of participants developing soft tissue injuries, specifically hamstring injuries. Muscular injuries constitute around 40% of sports related injuries, with the hamstrings being the most frequently affected muscle group. Especially in sports that involve sprinting, kicking, acceleration and […]
Gardening Tips to Prevent Pain
This is indeed the time of year when gardeners everywhere rush out to their gardens with gusto – and with little thought as to whether they are bodily prepared for the exercise which they are about to do.
So here are some handy gardening tips which may help you prevent any injuries whilst out in the garden this spring.
Minimising Discomfort When Driving
It’s a well-known fact that driving can cause or aggravate pain. Below are some of the seat positioning and pain management strategies that can help to reduce and manage discomfort when driving.
How to Manage Your Migraines: Part 2
The most successful migraine management strategies are often a combination of lifestyle modifications, medication and complementary therapies such as Osteopathy.
How to Manage Your Migraines: Part 1
Migraine symptoms typically present as a one-sided headache lasting between 4-72 hours, accompanied by a throbbing or pulsating sensation. They’re quite commonly associated with nausea, vomiting, aura/vision disturbances, and increased sensitivity to light sound and smell. So now that we know what happens when we get one, let’s learn a little more about the symptoms and how osteopathy can help!
