Shoulder pain
Is your gym workout training the right muscles or causing you pain?
If you’re heading to the gym four, five or even six days a week, you’re probably putting a lot of effort into your training. But what happens when your hard work starts coming with lower back pain, neck pain or shoulder pain? Recently, I’ve seen a few clients who are training regularly but have started…
Read MoreHow Osteopathy can support your recovery after a work or transport accident
Suffering an injury at work or in a transport accident can affect much more than just the injured area. Pain, reduced movement and difficulty performing everyday activities can make it harder to work, exercise, sleep and participate in normal life. For eligible Victorians, osteopathy may form part of a broader rehabilitation program following a workplace…
Read MorePosture, workplace ergonomics & osteopathy
Looking after your body at work Whether you work from home, spend your day at a desk, drive for long periods or are on your feet all day, work can mean spending a lot of time in the same positions or repeating the same movements. When neck, shoulder or back discomfort appears, it’s easy to…
Read MoreSeason taking it’s toll? When should you get those footy ‘niggles’ checked?
As we head towards the pointy end of the football season, with finals just around the corner, it’s pretty rare to find a player who feels 100%. One of the most common things I hear in the clinic is: “I thought it would settle on its own.” And, to be fair, sometimes it does. But…
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 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 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 MoreOsteopathy now available in Healesville | Rapid Recovery
Healesville’s newest osteopath We are pleased to announce that osteopathy services are now available at Rapid Recovery in Healesville. Our team is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments tailored to individual needs, helping you achieve better health and improved well-being. What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the musculoskeletal system.…
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