Common conditions
Meet Kaspar Svihla, remedial therapist
Rapid Recovery is pleased to welcome Kaspar Svihla to the team as our newest Remedial Massage Therapist. Kaspar brings a genuine passion for helping people feel and move better through hands-on care. After initially considering careers in nursing and paramedicine, he discovered remedial massage and quickly realised it was the perfect fit, allowing him to…
Read MoreConcussion: Symptoms, recovery & treatment – what you need to know
A concussion can happen during sport, at work, in a motor vehicle accident or even after a simple fall. While many people recover well, concussion is a brain injury that should never be ignored. Knowing the signs, getting the right assessment and understanding how to manage your recovery can help reduce complications and support a…
Read MoreIs Remedial Massage right for you?
Here’s who can benefit If you’ve been living with a sore back, tight neck, aching shoulders or stiff muscles, you’ve probably wondered whether remedial massage is worth trying. The good news is that remedial massage isn’t just for elite athletes or people recovering from injuries. It’s a targeted, evidence-informed treatment that can help people of…
Read MoreHelping more people move better: Meet Dr Stephanie Morstead (Osteo)
At Rapid Recovery, we’re passionate about continually investing in our team so our clients receive the highest standard of care. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the next chapter in Dr Stephanie Morstead’s (Osteo) journey with Rapid Recovery at our Healesville and Seville clinics. Since joining the profession in 2022, Steph has continued to grow her…
Read MoreWhat does an Osteo do?
If you’ve ever experienced back pain, neck pain, headaches or a sporting injury, you’ve probably heard someone recommend seeing an Osteopath. But what exactly does an Osteopath do? An Osteopath is a university-qualified allied health professional who specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing conditions affecting the muscles, joints, nerves and connective tissues of the body.…
Read MoreTennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow: causes, symptoms and treatment
That nagging pain in your elbow isn’t something you should ignore. Whether it’s affecting your grip strength, making work uncomfortable, or stopping you from enjoying sport, Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are two of the most common causes of elbow pain. Despite their sporting names, you don’t need to play tennis or golf to develop…
Read MoreTendinopathy treatment
Understanding tendon pain and how to recover If you’ve been living with persistent tendon pain that just won’t go away, you may be dealing with tendinopathy. Unlike a short-term injury, tendinopathy is a chronic tendon condition that can cause ongoing pain, stiffness, weakness, and reduced function, making everyday activities more difficult. At Rapid Recovery, Senior…
Read MoreHow Remedial Massage can help manage Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve in the L4-S3 vertebra. It is the largest nerve in the body. This nerve runs from the lower back, through the hips and glutes, and down each leg. When irritated, it can cause symptoms such as sharp or burning pain, tingling, numbness,…
Read MoreHere’s how osteopathy can help with headaches
Headaches are one of the most common ways Australians experience pain, but not everyone understands the reasons behind why they experience headaches. There are multiple causes for headaches that cause you to have pain in different locations. Some of these include muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, poor posture when doing work at a…
Read MoreHow Remedial Massage can help relieve and manage Migraines and Headaches.
Headaches and Migraines can vary from a nagging annoyance to debilitating, that can side line you for days. While most people accept headaches as “normal” or solely rely on medication from GP’s to manage, there are other ways to get relief. The muscle connection Often the root cause of headaches and migraines can be hidden…
Read MoreMost running injuries are preventable — find out how
Every year, a significant portion of recreational and competitive runners experience an injury that sidelines them for weeks, sometimes months. The frustrating truth? The majority of these injuries are not accidents. They’re the result of patterns that build quietly over time, until the body simply can’t absorb any more load. As an osteopath, I see…
Read MoreUnderstanding chronic pain
When it comes to pain, every single one of us has at some point in our life experienced it. From a broken bone to those annoying paper cuts. Pain is almost a daily occurrence for all of us. For some people pain can last for a few days. Depending on the circumstance it can last weeks.…
Read MoreDo you or a loved one suffer from chronic pain?
Are you tired of living in pain? Not happy with how your body functions? Not sleeping well, which affects your mood? Chronic pain is horrible. It affects your day to day life, your sleep, your social life and the list goes on. If you want to live a pain free life, finally throw away those…
Read MoreWhat’s more effective… Remedial Massage or anti inflammatory’s?
It’s a question we are often asked, especially for chronic lower back pain and with an over reliance by many on pharmaceutical drugs we thought we’d give our evidence based input. In many cases, particularly with more chronic injuries, inflammation isn’t the prime issue causing the pain… the majority of the time, the prime pain…
Read MoreDo you or someone you know use PAINKILLERS for Headaches?
How often is too often? To quote Headache Australia directly “In general, too often is more than 2-3 days per week.” Why? Anything over this can set off what is known as medication overuse headaches – basically an extra type of headache that develops from using acute pain medication too often (it doesn’t even have…
Read MoreHow Osteopath’s help investigate the root cause of your pain
At Rapid Recovery, we prioritise understanding the root causes of pain rather than simply treating symptoms. A holistic approach considers physical health, lifestyle factors, mental well-being, and physical habits, all essential for effective treatment. The importance of root causes Pain is a complex experience often stemming from multiple sources. While quick relief methods may seem…
Read MoreHow does massage help your HEADACHE?
So you’ve heard that massage can be really effective to help many kinds of headaches? But how does this actually work? Let’s dive into it! We’re going to look at the 2 most common type of headaches – a tension headache & a cervicogenic headache. Tension Headaches Tension headaches often feel like a diffused ache…
Read MoreOur BEST tip for HEADACHE SUFFERERS who sit at a desk…
Want an absolutely awesome tip that we’ve found has made a huge difference to our clients? We often find that people who sit at a desk, slaving away on a computer all day are much tighter through their right side shoulder & neck… Why? Many people simply leave their right hand resting on the mouse…
Read MoreJust injured yourself? Here’s all the info you need.
We’ve all been there. Injuries suck, pain sucks. If you’re reading this you’ve probably just hurt yourself, or want to know and understand what to do if you have. You may even just want to know how to help prevent it in the first place and you would definitely want to know how to stop…
Read MoreBack Pain? Here is why dry needling can help you…
Have a sore back? Let’s stick you with needles to make it feel better! That makes complete sense right? Dry Needling is pretty much that, BUT there is a science to it as well. Needles are not just thrown in randomly, there are certain points that the qualified therapist can locate to help ease pain.…
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