Cervicogenic headaches are caused by dysfunction of the muscles, joints, ligaments or tendons of the neck, upper back, shoulder and face. They are the most common type of headache and can impact anyone, but are more frequently seen in people with pre-existing neck...

Tendinitis and tendinopathy, it's all the same, isn't it? Actually, it isn't, and a correct diagnosis is important as their treatment and management differs. Tendons are a strong, fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones, and they are essential for...

What is it?  Lateral or outside hip pain can sometimes be caused by inflammation of  a small fluid sack called a bursa that is situated at the side of your hip. The purpose of the bursa is to allow for smooth movement of the overlying muscles over your hip bone....

Osgood – Schlatter Disease Commonly in practice, especially at this time of the year we see a cohort of patients- generally teenage boys- playing footy or basketball- complaining of knee pain and quite commonly they say there is bump on my knee- it wasn't there before...

The answer is yes! Osteopaths are trained to provide a thorough assessment and treatment of your feet and ankles. We often find an increase in foot and lower limb presentations over summer as incorrect footwear, such as thongs or sandals, or walking bare feet, can...

Looking after a garden can be quite rewarding. Veggies, fruit, flowers; all tangible flora growing before your eyes because of your hard work. What is less obvious but still equally rewarding, are the physical benefits of spending time working in the garden. It is an...

With Melbourne well and truly in the grips of winter, we often notice at this time of year that a lot of our patients with joint conditions such as Osteoarthritis (OA) tend to become more achy and require a little bit more TLC. Whilst research on why this occurs is...

This week is International Osteopathic Healthcare Week 2021.  The theme this year is 'Move Better with Osteopathy'. One of the central themes of Osteopathy is how each part of our musculoskeletal system works with and influences every other region. So not only do we...

Do you sometimes wake up feeling like you’ve slept like this?! On top of musculoskeletal aches and pains, a poor nights sleep can have a greater impact on day to day function such as mental health and well being. Some tips to help you get a good nights sleep include:...