The Rise of Hybrid Training: How Osteopathy Can Help You Manage Your Training Load Like a PRO!
If you’ve ever found yourself trying to find the balance between training hard and training too much, you’ll know how difficult it can be juggling lifting, running and conditioning, particularly in the lead up to a big event! Integrating regular Osteo appointments into my recovery regime has been a game changer, particularly as we edge closer to race day!
The Rise of Prehab in Preventing Low Back Pain
As we prepare for the upcoming VFL pre-season, prehab is almost in full swing at Carlton – and yes, this will mean a large focus on Pilates. However, prehab isn’t just about stretching and foam rolling, it’s about smarter training to build stronger and more resilient bodies before issues arise and before the even season even begins!
Inside the Injury: Why Basketball Targets Your Ankles
As someone who has been playing basketball since they were barely in primary school, I have seen my fair share of ankle sprains on the court over the years. Earlier this year I even experienced one myself much to my dismay and frustration. Ankle sprains are a common injury on the basketball court. The two main culprits: Landing on someone else’s foot during a rebound OR the high speed, lateral movements required by our lower limbs on both offense and defense (think crossover dribble move or defensive sliding). Sometimes even our fancy, cool, colourful basketball shoes that are designed for stability and support can’t stop our ankle rolling over itself leading to a sprain in the ligaments of our ankle.
When the Practitioner Becomes the Patient: Coping with Neck Pain in Winter
As an Osteopath, I spend a lot of time helping others manage pain, especially in the neck and upper back regions. But recently, I’ve found myself on the other side of the table – dealing with my own neck injury.
How Can Osteopathy Help With Your Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health complaints, affecting the adult population, with a prevalence of up to 84%. Whether it’s caused by injury, poor posture, or chronic conditions like arthritis, it can significantly impact your quality of life. If you’re seeking relief, osteopathy may be the solution you’re looking for. Let’s dive into how osteopathy can help alleviate lower back pain.
Sore Calves?
Calf pain is something we see often at the clinic in patients of all ages and activity levels. Each person’s pain is individual and unique to them thus, treatment is individual and tailored towards the needs of each patient. Though in saying this, there are many similarities in the way we may approach someone’s calf pain.
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Endometriosis
Chronic pelvic pain is a condition that affects many women, and one of its most common causes is endometriosis. Characterised by the growth of tissue like the lining of the uterus outside the womb, endometriosis can cause debilitating pain and significantly impact a woman’s quality of life. It’s a condition that is often misunderstood, and many women endure years of suffering before receiving an accurate diagnosis.
What Can Cause My Neck Pain?
Have you ever experienced neck pain and wondered what it is? Neck pain is one of the most common complaints that an osteopath sees in private practice. Research has shown that 40-50% of people will experience neck pain yearly. Neck pain can range from minor discomfort all the way to severe pain that can affect your activities of daily living. Often the pain in our neck can be accompanied by a headache as well. This blog will explore common causes of neck pain and different ways to help manage it.
Understanding Your Treatment Plan
Have you ever walked out of a consultation with a Practitioner and not been clear on what just happened or what the next step is? This is not having a treatment plan or not having it clearly explained…. it is frustrating and doesn’t give you confidence in that Practitioner.
What Is My Jaw Pain?
Have you ever noticed that you experience pain in the jaw or hear clicking sounds in the jaw, accompanied by headaches and/or neck pain? If so, you could be experiencing something known as TMJ Dysfunction.