Did you know headache is one of the most common health-related conditions in Australia?

Headache is best defined as a pain arising from the head or upper neck of the body. Headache pain may be a dull ache, sharp, throbbing, constant, mild, or intense.

How is osteopathy is a holistic treatment for back pain and other joint problems?

About 80 percent of people are affected by lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. Lower back pain tends to be more common in people over the age of 35.

How does osteopathic techniques assist in improving elasticity, strength, endurance, mobility and performance?

Treatment for sports injuries involves safe, gentle and effective manual techniques, including soft tissue stretching, mobilisation, inhibition and manipulation. Treatment will minimize re-injury and allow for a quicker return to physical activity.

Tendonitis

Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon and usually occurs due to overuse. Tendons are bands of strong connective tissue that attach muscle to bone. The most common symptom of tendonitis is pain that is dull and aching, sharp and burning or radiating. Recovery from tendonitis is often lengthy.

Your osteopath will work with you to determine the cause of your tendonitis and decide on a course of treatment.

Common areas of tendonitis include:

shoulder
wrist
knee
shin
heel/Achilles tendon

The symptoms of tendonitis can include:

pain
swelling
stiffness and restricted mobility at the affected joint
muscle weakness
warmth in the joint area.

Osteopaths can help your tendonitis by:

Identifying the cause such as poor sporting technique and postural imbalances.
Reducing muscular tension and increasing blood flow to the affected tendon via soft tissue massage and stretching.
Creating a management plan to improve healing time, reduce pain and ultimately a return to normal activity.