General Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy which focuses on your neuro-musculoskeletal system - the bones, muscles, nerves and other tissues that support your body and control its movements. Osteopathy recognises the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions. Osteopaths know how parts of your body should work together and the impact if they do not.

Today Osteopaths complete a minimum 5 years of University education and are nationally accredited practitioners. They undertake extensive study in Anatomy, Physiology and Physical examination to help diagnose and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.

Osteopaths are trained to provide:

  • Musculoskeletal and nervous system assessments – they use a range of tools to identify what might be happening in the body.
  • Manual therapy –includes a range of ‘hands-on’ techniques that may give relief from musculoskeletal pain and discomfort
  • Clinical exercise programs – activities and movement strategies for use at home, work or in other settings. Exercise may help you return to activities you enjoy, for example after an injury or surgery.
  • Movement, postural, positioning advice and ergonomic assessments.
  • Therapeutic needling techniques, like dry needling, trigger point therapy or acupuncture.
  • Advice about your lifestyle, stress management, diet or other factors that may influence your pain, injury or movement.

Osteopathy is covered by most private health funds and by Medicare’s Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plans. Osteopaths are registered providers for DVA patients, as well as Work Cover and TAC.

What conditions can Osteopaths assist with?

Osteopaths can assist with a range of long-term (chronic) and short-term (acute) problems, such as:

  • Neck or back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Leg pain
  • Postural issues
  • Balance and walking issues
  • Muscular strains and ligament sprains
  • Sports injuries
  • Shoulder or elbow pain
  • Hip, knee or foot pain
  • Arthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Tendon problems
  • Headaches and migraines

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