Magnesium is one of the most widely used supplements, much-loved by fitness fans and athletes for its ability to relieve muscle pain. Many of…
Category: Ailments
Ice Pack or Heat Pad: How Do You Treat An Injury?
Do you know when to use an ice pack and when to apply heat to an injury? Your chances of a speedy and uncomplicated…
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 practitioners insert acupuncture-style needles into myofascial trigger points in the body. These myofascial trigger points are areas in…
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…