Is sitting at your desk all day making your elbows sore? While using your mouse isn’t an extreme sport, over time it can cause the muscles in your forearm to be overused and unhappy. Repetitive strain injuries (RSI’s) aren’t just for the super active and weight lifting folk. Repetitive, overuse of the wrist can…
What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip Dysplasia is a condition often picked up in newborns when the ‘ball and socket’ joint of the hip don’t fit together correctly potentially resulting in increased risk of joint dislocation. The hip joint is made up of 2 bones; the femur (thigh bone) and the acetabulum (part of the pelvic…
Osteopathy and Neurolymphatic Drainage: Supporting the Brain–Body Connection The lymphatic system does not just support the body. It also plays an important role in brain and nervous system health. In the last decade, research has dramatically expanded our understanding of how the lymphatic and nervous systems interact, particularly through structures like the glymphatic system (the…
Osteopathy can help manage your low back pain Our experienced Osteopaths in Eaglemont can help you understand and manage your low back pain Did you know that a huge 50% of Aussies suffered from lower back pain in the last month alone? Low back pain is the leading cause of disability globally – with more…
Whiplash is a general term used for head and neck injuries where a person’s head moves backwards and then forwards suddenly with great force. We commonly see whiplash in motor vehicle accident patients but it can also result from physical abuse, sports injuries or falls. The acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the…
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This tissue can affect the ovaries, bladder, bowel, pelvic ligaments, and other areas within the pelvis. Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 9 Australian women and can present very differently from person to person. Unfortunately, many women…
