How To Manage Your Shoulder Pain
If you have ever felt a painful twinge when you raise your arm or a sharp ache when you roll onto your shoulder at night, you have experienced shoulder pain. This type of pain can be incredibly disruptive to our quality of life because it can hamper our ability to...
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis and How to Manage It
Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes the tissue on the sole of the foot to be inflamed, resulting in pain when pressure is put on the heel. It impacts individuals across various age groups, often leading to discomfort and pain if left unaddressed –...
Can Neck Pain Cause Headaches?
Neck pain and headaches are two unwelcome companions that often travel hand-in-hand. While we might groan and massage our temples at the first sign of a throbbing headache, have you ever considered that the culprit might be lurking in your neck? Pain from the nerves...
Managing Hip Pain From Sitting Too Long
Many of us lead a sedentary life, which essentially translates to not moving too much and a lot of staying seated – whether at the office, at home or anywhere in between. When you sit for long periods, you may experience tightness and pain in your hips when you move...
Understanding and Managing a Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Adhesive capsulitis, widely recognised as frozen shoulder, is a condition where patients experience pain and stiffness in the shoulder due to thickened tissue. The good news is that a frozen shoulder can resolve itself within an average of one to three years. However,...
Hip Pain Management Through Exercise
Hip pain can be an unwelcome interruption in our daily lives, making simple activities such as walking, sitting, or even sleeping uncomfortable. While there are many causes for hip discomfort, from arthritis to muscle strains, one common thread in most treatments for...
5 Lifestyle Changes for Effective Shoulder Pain Management
Shoulder pain is a common complaint we encounter in osteopathic practice, affecting a wide range of patients, from athletes to office workers. While osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) offers a powerful approach to alleviate these conditions, lifestyle changes...
Handling Headaches
It's hard to believe, but 75% of Australians wrestle with headaches each year. This isn't just a dry statistic on a page; it echoes the real aches and disruptions many people deal with daily. These headaches can throw a spanner in the works – be it work, hobbies, or...
Neck Pain & Stress: What Can I Do About It?
If you're anything like me and hold your stress and tension in your neck and shoulder muscles, I'm sure you're feeling the effects of the state of the world at the moment. And all you want to know is what you can do to ease the tightness and soreness! Let's start by...
What Is Osteopathy And How Can It Help With Back Pain?
Back pain is a common ailment that affects many individuals worldwide. In Australia alone, up to 4 million people (or 16% of the population) suffer from some form of back pain, which is why many people often explore various treatment options for it, ranging from...