With most kids back at school this week, its a timely reminder of the importance of wearing back packs correctly. Incorrect loading can result in children experiencing low back pain, upper back pain, rib sprains, neck pain and headaches. I unfortunately experienced this first hand as...
With the festive season in full swing, Christmas parties and catch ups can spell disaster for our health. This time of year is often filled with boozy get-togethers, “special occasion” foods and a tendency to fall out of our regular exercise routine. If you want to...
We're now coming into thong-wearing season so it's the perfect time to pop into the clinic, and buy a pair (or two!) of our Archies Thongs! You're welcome to try them on - we really want you know how good they feel! They've been running...
Osteopathy is a great treatment option for so many conditions including chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia and back pain, and there are ways to access Medicare rebates and funding. To be able to access things like a Medicare rebate for Osteopathy, it should be really easy, but...
With this week being National Pain Week 2018, I thought it might be helpful to give some information about what pain (specifically back pain) actually is and attempt to demystify it. Knowledge is power so this article gives some insight into what pain is, why...
There are many factors that contribute to our pricing structure. Here are some insights into what is involved in Osteopathic training and treatment at Pakenham Osteopathy… Osteopathy is a regulated health profession through AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) which is the same body that governs...
We often get asked in the clinic “how can I avoid getting a sore neck or back when I’m at my desk all day?” So here’s my top 3 tips to stop postural pain… Get an Ergonomic assessment done of your workstation. If you’re in...