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 […]
What Is Pain?
What is pain? The Oxford dictionary describes pain as an unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury.
It’s the body’s alarm system to alert you that something is wrong, that there is actual or potential damage to the body.
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.
Are We Drinking Enough Water?
Many people who have been to an Osteopath may have been told to “keep hydrated/drink water” at the conclusion of the treatment. For many, it’s a very simple piece of advice, however why is it so important?
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.
