Living with hip dysplasia - what treatments can help

It’s possible to go for treatment for Hip Dysplasia and get relief from the common aches and pains associated with the condition. Hip Dysplasia affects people of all ages, particularly when it goes undiagnosed for many years. Fortunately it’s treatable and can be managed to help improve your day-to-day life. What is Hip Dysplasia? It’s Continue reading…

5 simple ergonomic fixes for a pain-free home office

Looking for some ergonomic tips to help you stay productive and comfortable in your home office? Are you constantly feeling minor aches and pains while you are trying to get through your reports? You might need to take a look at how you’ve set up your home office, and see if there’s room for improvement. Continue reading…

What actually helps hip pain and what can make it worse

If you are looking to alleviate hip pain then look no further. Hip pain is a common condition that affects people of all ages and severely negatively affects their mobility and quality of life. Hip pain can significantly impact your life, whether you’re a young athlete or an older adult. But by understanding the most Continue reading…

Infant colic: how hands-on treatment may help

Manual therapy from an osteopath is often overlooked as a possible treatment for infant colic. That’s completely understandable when you consider how the birth of a child already brings an overwhelming array of both positive and negative emotions. Amid the joy for many new parents, their arrival comes with the baffling reality of a baby Continue reading…

Can An Osteopath Help With Sleep?

Do you feel  like you need help with sleep? Do you toss and turn during the night more than you would like? Maybe you’re up pacing around the house for hours on end? The benefits of good sleep extend far beyond you. Sleeping well makes you more productive, less prone to accidents, and generally happier. Continue reading…

Osteopathy for children and infants: what parents should know

You might not have considered osteopathy for children as yet. This often due to the fact that many parents haven’t even heard of Osteopathy, let alone what it could do for our kids. As parents, we want the absolute best for our children. We strive to give them the healthiest and happiest childhood possible. In Continue reading…

Osteopathy for older adults: staying mobile and independent

Osteopathy for geriatric care is often overlooked a possible treatment for the elderly. Whether you need to find someone to help a parent with mobility issues, or you yourself, require some assistance with your hips or knees. If you’re looking for a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving your elderly loved one’s health and well-being, osteopathy Continue reading…

Osteopathy in sport: injury recovery and staying in the game

Osteopathy in sports medicine might sound like something foreign  to you, but it plays a key roles in managing your It’s no secret that staying fit is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But what if you could enhance those physical benefits even further – improve your range of motion, increase muscle strength, and improve Continue reading…

A practical approach to whole-body health

Holistic health is a unique way to look at your body, and help to answer questions like, are you struggling with lasting pain, fatigue, or other symptoms? or, Do you feel that conventional medical treatments are not providing adequate relief from the persistent aches and discomfort? If so, osteopathy and its unique approach to holistic Continue reading…

How Does Osteopathy Help With Pain Management?

Do you require pain management? Particularly if you suffer from persistent or recurring pain that is difficult to manage. Have you tried various treatment options yet still feel the same level of discomfort? If that sounds like you, you may want to consider Osteopathy. We know that for chronic pain sufferers, finding a lasting solution Continue reading…

How To Tell If Your Chest Pain Is Muscular?

Chest pain can be a frightening and confusing experience, particularly if you’re unsure what the cause is. Chest pain is often caused by muscle strains or other issues involving your musculoskeletal system. However, depending on the severity of your symptoms, knowing when it could indicate something more serious with your cardiovascular system – such as Continue reading…

I Think I've Got A Frozen Shoulder, What Should I Do?

Does your shoulder joint feel stiff and immovable like it’s “frozen”? Are the activities that were once effortless for you, such as reaching up to a high cupboard or lifting weights above your head at the gym, now almost impossible due to limited range of motion? If so, you may be suffering from a frozen Continue reading…

What Causes Sciatic Nerve Pain?

Do you experience shooting and burning pain from your lower back down your leg? If so, you may be experiencing sciatic nerve pain. Pain can be such a pain. Whether it’s a headache, a sore muscle, or a stiff joint, it can be challenging to focus on anything else while you’re experiencing discomfort. Sciatic nerve Continue reading…

How To Relieve Lower Back Pain

Do you suffer from chronic lower back pain? Are you tired of feeling constant pain? You’re not alone – shockingly, 1 in 6 Australians suffers from back problems. Multiple factors can contribute to lower back pain, from poor posture to muscle strains and herniated discs. It’s one of the most common reasons why adults seek Continue reading…

What Exactly Is Arthritis, And Can I Get Help?

Are you suffering from joint and muscle pain? Do you find it increasingly difficult to do everyday activities such as walking upstairs or even tying your shoes? You could have arthritis. Arthritis is a common problem that affects millions of people around the globe. It’s a health issue that causes joint inflammation, damage, and pain, Continue reading…

Neck Mobility Exercises for a Tight Neck

Extremely useful and easy gentle neck mobility exercises to help restore normal neck movement following common complaints like ‘sleeping wrong’ (facet sprains).  These exercises are easily performed while sitting at your work desk or even on your couch. Perform approximately 20 reps in each direction shown (or more if you feel it is helping) will assist in Continue reading…

Thoracic Mobility is so Easy to Improve

This exercise is a very simple way to increase your thoracic mobility without requiring any equipment (except a chair/couch!). Sprinkle this in throughout the day if you’re feeling stiff while stuck at your desk. 1Line up the back rest to the level JUST BELOW the point you want to mobilise 2Place your hands on opposite Continue reading…

Prevent lower-back injury with this simple routine

When a lot of lower-back injuries happen, it’s a result of combing bending and twisting at the same time.  One of the ways that we can prevent and practice this behaviour is to carry out exercises that combine those movements safely. We have previously visited exercises that individually strengthen the surrounding areas of the hips, lower-back and Continue reading…

Wonder Why You Experience a Clicking Hip? Here's How You Can Fix It

Today we’re talking about why your hip clicks and what you can do to fix it!  A lot of patients experience the click when they perform an extension of the leg and flexion of the hip itself. It could be when they’re stretching, running, doing yoga or any form of movement that involves extending the leg Continue reading…

Increase Lung Capacity Without Leaving Your Chair

Today we’re exploring how it’s easy to become complacent and slouch forward, greatly decreasing your lung capacity, oxygen intake and your energy levels. During daily activities whether it be sat at your desk, driving or on the couch, most people have a natural tendency to slouch. While it may be the easy option to ignore good posture, Continue reading…

How Increasing Quad Mobility Helps More Than One Area

In the past we’ve visited the importance of looking after your glutes in relation to lower-back stability. We’ve also shown you exercises that assist with releasing the glutes and also how to strengthen them. This week, we’re moving onto the next stage and looking at how triggering and maintaining your quadriceps can also assist with Continue reading…

What You Can Do To Increase Hip Mobility And Why It Matters

Previously, we’ve explored stretching your hip flexor and quad for loosening off your hip joint. Today I’ll be showing you how to articulate and mobilise the hip joint itself so you’ll greatly improve range of motion through the hip. It’s really beneficial for people who are seated at a desk for majority of the day or Continue reading…

Prevent and Relieve Back Pain With This Glute Exercise

The basics of restrengthening usually involve squats and heavier compound exercises. It’s important not to overlook switching on and coordinating the same muscles too. It’s about getting them to fire with the hamstrings at the same time.  This week, I’ll take you through a great exercise that will allow you to train your glutes and Continue reading…

Relieve Sciatic Pain With This Easy Routine

A lot of people come into the clinic claiming that they have sciatic pain.  What they’re usually referring to is pain in the front or side of the thigh, however true sciatic pain is referring to the rear side of the thigh and into the calf and foot.  Sciatic pain can be sharp, lancinating and there are Continue reading…

How to Relieve Pain & Gain Better Movement in Your Hands

Today we’re talking about getting the most out of our hands and wrists. You may have general tightness and restriction of motion that holds you back from doing everyday activities with ease.  Whether this may be fishing, digging, cooking, typing on the computer – or any other everyday activity where you may be limited from using your Continue reading…

Why Exercising is Equally Important as Rest When You're Sick

In the past, we haven’t spoken much about general health and wellness. This week amidst the cold and flu season, we’re going to explore why exercising is important – even if you’re unwell. Generally when you’re sick, you may have very little energy, you don’t want to eat or move around too rigorously. Lack of energy is attributed Continue reading…

Sore Elbows, Forearms or Wrists? These Two Exercises Will Help

This week, we’re looking at stretches for your  forearms. A lot of people have common issues with tight forearms that exist in the forms of Golfer’s or Tennis Elbow. We use our arms and hands everyday and little by little, overuse can tighten our forearms without us even realising! Over time, our elbows, forearms and Continue reading…