Unfortunately most of us just can’t move around like we used to when we were kids. Remember the days of running around like a headless chook without so much as a stiff back or a tight muscle? Sadly, ageing takes its toll. Our bodies just...
With another AFL football and netball season on the horizon, our local clubs in Pakenham, Berwick, Beaconsfield, Officer, Koo Wee Rup, Bunyip and surrounds start to gear up for their own pursuit for that September glory! But with an off season filled more by the...
What are they? Ankle sprains are usually the result of trauma or an injury to the ankle joint. The most common ankle sprain is known as an ATFL (anterior tibiofibular ligament) sprain which commonly occurs when you roll the outside of the foot inwards, known as...
With football season fast approaching, concussion is a topic that can’t be talked about enough. In the “old days” concussions used to be brushed off with a “he’ll be right” or “he wasn’t unconscious so he’s fine”. Unfortunately it’s not that simple…. What is a Concussion? Concussion...
It is a noise some people find so satisfying, yet it can make others cringe. It's the noise that all too often makes your parents or grandparents say “don’t do that, it will give you arthritis!”. Joint cracking is also known as joint manipulation. When appropriate,...
Often when we experience upper back pain it is not actually an issue with our spine, but rather a problem with the joint where our rib connects to our spine. Read on to find out more about rib sprains...
What is it? Gluteal tendinopathy is a really common injury that can cause pain in the buttocks and the outside of the hip. This area is referred to as your “glute”, and pain can extend down the leg and even into the foot in severe cases. ...
Do you have heel pain? Do you get sharp pain upon the first few steps you take in the morning after getting out of bed? Do you notice your pain is worse upon walking after periods of rest or sitting at your desk? If you...
As an osteopath, I am often asked “should I have the surgery or not? What would YOU do?” Normally my advice is this: look at all your options and make an informed decision. As someone who has thankfully never been under the knife, that is...
In preparation for the barrage of questions that I expect to receive this week, I’ve taken this opportunity to explain my own pain story. I hope this is an effective way of explaining the alarm system that is our pain experience! ….. Slicing through a frozen...