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 support they need from a […]
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 as part of your treatment. […]
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 stress cases. When we […]
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, […]
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 and exercise. Please be aware, […]
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 kept close by as a […]
Our Healthy Ageing Program
Barb Harding’s goal in life is to keep horse riding until she is 80. And it looks far more likely now for the 77-year-old since she completed the Healthy Ageing Program, funded by Gippsland Primary Health Network and delivered by Healthlinks Gippsland. Barb always admired the late Queen Elizabeth for her horseriding skills. “I thought if she […]
Endometriosis
In March, we celebrated Endometriosis Awareness Month! Let’s take a deep dive into all things endometriosis and how your osteopath or pelvic health therapist can help you. Endometriosis is a medical condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus. It is mainly found in the pelvic […]
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 […]
Dry Needling and Myofascial Cupping
Dry Needling And Myofascial Cupping Are Effective Adjunct Therapies In The Treatment Of Musculoskeletal Complaints.
The application of both Dry needling and Myofascial cupping require further training, and can be useful in complementing manual “hands on” therapy you receive from your practitioner.
The Philosophy of Osteopathy
We often get asked “What is osteopathy?” and “How does it differ to other manual therapies?” There are 3 main tenets that underpin the philosophy of osteopathy and form the basis of everything we do: 1) The body is a unit. Osteopaths treat the entire person and believe that the mind, body and spirit must […]
Importance of Exercise During Pregnancy
It was Women’s Health Week last month and so to celebrate let’s discuss the benefits of exercise for women during pregnancy. Pregnancy is an amazing time of a woman’s life, and truly shows what a woman’s body can do when bringing another life into the world. However, many women during this time are not sure […]
