Do you know when to use an ice pack and when to apply heat to an injury? Your chances of a speedy and uncomplicated…
Category: Ailments
Managing SPD Pelvic Pain in pregnancy
The nine months of pregnancy can be a smorgasboard of aches, pains and discomforts. It’s thought almost one third of women are unlucky enough…
The Common Causes of Hip Pain
Hip pain can be a frustrating condition to live with – walking, sitting, even sleeping can make it worse. Pain over the side of…
Injured at work? Osteopathy can help
Have you been injured at work and are wondering about your options? Do you have an ongoing workers compensation claim and are looking for…
Shin Splints: how to avoid running into trouble
Running season is upon us. For some, that means trying an event like the Sydney Bridge Run for the first time. For others, it can mean…
Runner’s knee: what causes this painful problem?
This instalment of our sports injury series is all about runner’s knee. Like shin splints, runner’s knee is a common condition for those of us…
Dry Needling: Triggering Pain Relief
What is dry needling? Dry needling is a treatment technique where very fine, sterile needles are inserted into tight or sensitive areas of muscle…
How Do You Know If You Have Arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition commonly associated with getting older. And, with an ageing population, it’s probably one of the more common complaints that we…
How to manage injuries and niggles without interrupting your fitness routine
Here are some tips on how to manage sports injuries and niggles without interrupting your fitness routine. Many of us have had a niggle…
Is Osteopathy safe?
Coming to see a health professional for the first time can be daunting, especially when it’s a practice you’re not familiar with. In general…
Do you have Osteoarthritis?
What does Arthritis mean? Is it a life sentence? Can it be cured? One of the common things that patients tell us when recounting…
Headaches caused by the neck or back
With the increasing time people spend sitting and using computers and electronic devices, additional to the ever-increasing pace and stresses of our daily lives,…