Osteopathy can help address the body’s structural, mechanical, and functional problems in people of all ages with the goal of managing and relieving pain in a variety of conditions such as:

Muscular system:

–       Neck & low back pain

–       Sports injuries  

–       Muscle strains

–       Whiplash

–       Tendon injuries

–       Repetitive strain injury

–       Postural problems

–       Frozen shoulder

–       Muscular tension

–       Restricted mobility

–       Muscular weakness or imbalance

Neurological:

–       Headaches

–       Migraines

–       Dizziness

–       Vertigo

–       Concussions

–       Sciatica

–       Carpel tunnel syndrome

–       Fibromyalgia

–       Pins and needles, or shooting pain down arms and legs

–       Difficulty sleeping

–       Stress

Skeletal system:

–       Joint pain

–       Arthritic pains,

–       Osteoarthritis

–       Rheumatoid arthritis

–       Ligament sprains

–       Polymyalgia

–       Disc herniations, bulges, protrusions

–       Scoliosis

Respiratory:  

–       Breathing difficulties

–       Ribcage pain

–       Diaphragmatic difficulties

However, osteopaths treat people, not conditions, and we are able to help in many ways when a person’s function is affected by their structure, however, that manifests.

We work with you to optimise your body in every way – restoring movement, reducing pain, strengthening, and conditioning, postural advice, exercise ideas & diet advice etc. Simple changes or additions to your daily life can have massive impacts on how you feel.

Our initial consultation will involve a thorough case history detailing your current problems, previous injuries, health and well-being, lifestyle factors, activity levels and goals.

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This will be followed by a physical examination, which pays particular attention to your posture, gait, movement, pain patterns, mobility, and musculoskeletal anatomy. We may ask you to remove some clothing so please wear a singlet or bring shorts. Being able to see your body move and note any restrictions/asymmetries is essential for Osteopaths to gather information.

Following diagnosis, a treatment and management plan will be discussed and agreed upon with you along with detailed advice and education as well as goal setting. During treatment, Osteopaths utilise a variety of manual techniques, which could include mobilisation of joints and soft tissues, joint manipulation, massage, and muscle energy stretches. Treatment plans are always tailored specifically to the patient and are generally suitable for pregnant women , children, adults, and the elderly.

Osteopaths are also trained to identify conditions they cannot treat and in some circumstances may refer you to your GP, or another health professional, or recommend further investigation such as X-Ray, ultrasound, or MRI scanning.

Osteopaths are registered ACC treatment providers. You do not require a referral from your GP to receive ACC-covered treatment and your osteopath can generate an ACC claim if required. Osteopathic treatment is also covered by some private health insurers.