What does treatment involve?
A consultation consists of an interview, then a physical examination followed by treatment.
Your privacy and modesty are respected at all times. Examinations are not invasive. Gowns are provided and towels are used effectively throughout the treatment to drape and cover the body.
During the interview I will take a medical history and review any imaging you may have brought with you.
The physical examination aims to find the site of your symptoms as well as their source, so that I can move toward long term as well as short term relief. It involves neurological (nerve) and musculoskeletal examination, paying attention to restrictions in range of motion in all directions and muscle spasm.
Treatment involves a variety of soft tissue, muscle energy, joint manipulation and articulatory hands-on techniques to decrease pain and increase range of motion. At times I use cupping, dry needling and taping.
I often provide a home exercise, stretch and/or strengthen program to assist the healing process and increase quality of life.
A common experience after treatment is that patients feel more “free”.
The below are all provided. A GP referral is not required.
• EPC (Enhanced Primary Care)
• Treatment of the cause, not just the symptoms
• Private, evidence based therapy
• On-site health care fund claims
• Eftpos
• Referrals to other professionals provided as required
Why osteopathy?
A holistic system of both diagnosis and manual therapy, osteopathy can improve mobility, relieve tension and support the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
We treat muscles, ligaments, joints, nerves, the lymphatic system (garbage dump/drainage system of the body) and blood flow. The goal is to reduce pain and discomfort, to improve movement and performance and to give the body room to allow itself to heal.
Osteopaths recognise that structure and function are reciprocally interrelated and that the body is a complete unit. With this knowledge, treatment aims to optimise the musculoskeletal systems and their interfacing elements such as the nerves, blood vessels, lymphatic tissue and other organ systems.
Osteopathic treatment is sought for:
• Postural and desk (computer) related problems
• Mobility problems
• Lower back pain, disc injuries, sciatica
• Neck pain, headaches, trapped nerves
• Sports injuries
• Jaw pain
• Arthritis, osteoarthritis, stiffness in joints, muscle weakness
• Shoulder pain, frozen shoulder
• Knee and hip joint pain
• Ankle and wrist pain
• Tendonitis, bursitis
• Pregnancy related conditions – pelvic, lower back problems
• RSI (repetitive strain injury)
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Golfer’s and tennis elbow
• Sinus congestion and pain
• Whiplash
• Breathing difficulties
• Among other conditions
History of osteopathy
In 1872, Dr A.T. Still recognised that the body contains all the elements necessary for its own healing. He further identified that much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in the body’s structure and function. Since that time osteopathy has become a globally respected system of both diagnosis and treatment.