What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that aims to provide your body with correct structure to ensure correct function. Osteopathy provides Safe & Effective Treatments This is done by using a variety of methods such as mobilisation, soft tissue stretches and massage, postural alignment along with ergonomic and exercise advise. This is done with a focus on body unity and applying techniques to ensure all your body systems are working in tune. This includes circulatory, lymphatic, nerve, joint muscle and connective tissue such as ligament and tendon.

How is Osteopathy different to other professions?

To get an accurate explanation of other modalities such as chiropractic, it is always best to speak to a professional in that industry. We view all factors involved in the development of the problem.Osteopathy is unique because our approach to diagnosis and treatment doesn't just focus on the injury, we view all factors involved in the development of the problem. For example, a person suffering from headaches may have started with an ankle strain or bad knee and after limping for a few weeks has developed an imbalance in their spine. Over time,all the spine is affected and cause the neck to become stiff and trigger of the headache. An Osteopath will assess all this and address the whole body to ensure the problem is dealt with thoroughly and for the long term.

How can Osteopathy help?

Osteopathy can successfully manage a range of conditions including:

• Headaches
• Neck and back pain
• Peripheral joint pain such as shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee and ankle
• Work related and RSI injuries
• Sporting injuries and injury prevention
• Menstrual pain
• Unwanted symptoms associated with pregnancy

Other useful information:

• Osteopathic treatment can be claimed through private health insurance if you have extras cover.
• Osteopaths are recognised by Workcover, TAC and DVA.
• You do not need a referral to see an osteopath but if you qualify for an Enhanced Care Plan a referral from your GP will be necessary for bulk billing.
• All treatment modalities have risks involved. Osteopathy has been proven to be extremely safe and effective and any risks associated with treatment.