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...
What To Do About Lumbar Disc Injuries
As the body’s central support structure, your spine is one of the most vital components of your musculoskeletal system. Given its major role in support and movement, it’s not uncommon to see injuries happen to different areas of the spine, especially among those who...
Resolving Shoulder Pains From Rib Sprains
There are several reasons why breathing may cause pains in your shoulder – some of which are serious and may require immediate medical attention. In particular, heart or lung conditions can lead to pain in your chest or shoulder during breathing. If you experience...
Exercises & Treatment For Achilles Tendinopathy
Whether you are a seasoned sportsman or getting back into the rhythm of exercise, you mustn’t overexert yourself and cause a strenuous injury. The Achilles tendon, in particular, is prone to overexertion or injury due to its heavy use during running or jumping, and...
Maintaining Your Physical Well-Being While Working From Home
The amount of people working from home has increased significantly in the last several years. This was in part due to lockdowns that were imposed when the COVID-19 situation was at critical junctures, but also because more and more workplaces have embraced the work...
7 Easy Home Exercises To Relieve Your Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can range from a slight niggle to debilitating pain. Depending on the cause of your back pain, different management strategies can be used. Check out our 7 easy tips of things you can do at home to relieve your lower back pain. Disclaimer –...
Why Do I Get Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy?
Why Do I Get Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy? First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! Being pregnant is a wondrous journey that is full of ups and downs. Unfortunately as manual therapists we hear a question that comes up all too often… “Why do I get lower back pain...
Common Knee Injuries and How to Manage Them
Knee Injuries and Treatment Knee pain is a common complaint that affects many people at some time in their life. The knee is a hinge joint which connects the femur (thigh bone) with the tibia (shin bone). This means that it is often exposed to twisting...