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Natural Treatments for Arthritis
Apr 13, 2011
Arthritis is a painful, debilitating disease that can make everyday tasks such as walking, climbing stairs and opening doors difficult. Many people mistakenly believe that if conventional medicines and treatments don't work, then nothing will. But natural...All About Arthritis: What It Is, Its Causes & Symptoms?
Apr 11, 2011
Arthritis is a painful and debilitating joint disease that makes even the simplest activities of daily living difficult to carry out such as walking, using the stairs, getting dressed, preparing a meal or holding a mobile phone. Read on to find out...Natural Treatments for Osteopenia
Apr 09, 2011
Osteopenia is a condition where bone mineral density (BMD) is lower than normal. It is considered to be the precursor to osteoporosis – the brittle bone disease that causes loss of bone strength and painful fractures. Osteopenia isn’t painful and...What is Osteopenia?
Mar 31, 2011
Osteopenia is defined as a “mild thinning of the bone mass.” It is not a serious condition, but is recognised as a precursor to osteoporosis, a very serious bone condition that afflicts millions of people, particularly the elderly. Osteopenia is...When Should I See An Osteopath?
Feb 12, 2011
If you have back pain, stiff joints, headaches, arthritis, digestive problems, fatigue or even period pain, an osteopath can help. Osteopathy is a holistic discipline that uses gentle stretching, soft tissue massage and joint manipulation to ease...Natural Health Pro-tip: Choosing an Osteopath
Feb 04, 2011
Choosing any kind of therapist or medical practitioner can be tricky – there are so many to choose from, and how do you know whether they will suit you and your circumstances? Choosing an osteopath is a bit like entering a relationship – you really...Everything You Need to Know About Osteopathy
Feb 01, 2011
Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that aims to diagnose and treat the person as a whole, not just their symptoms. Osteopathic practitioners are fully qualified doctors who use osteopathic techniques alongside conventional medicine to...Studying Osteopathy
Jan 22, 2011
Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can suffer from back or neck pain, headaches, sporting injuries or joint stiffness. Pain brings discomfort, immobility and numbness. It prevents people from making progress with their life, and when it gets worse, it...Osteopathy for Endometriosis
Sep 30, 2010
Osteopathy is one of a range of natural approaches to treat an array of conditions and illnesses; including endometriosis. Natural treatments and therapies are increasingly appreciated for their holistic approach and relative lack of side effects, and...Osteopathy & Osteoporosis: Good or Bad?
Jun 16, 2010
Osteopathy is a natural treatment utilised to treat a range of ailments and conditions, including osteoporosis. Natural therapies and treatments are increasingly respected for their effectiveness, lack of significant side effects and non-invasive...Back Pain and Osteopathy
May 12, 2010
People are increasingly looking for alternatives to conventional medical treatments and surgery for back pain, as the benefits of non-invasive disciplines and techniques become more widespread and accepted. The move to a more sedentary society – particularly...Avoiding Back Injuries with Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, last year 6.4% of the work force or 690,000 people were injured at work. Previous research has shown us that 25% of all injuries occur in just one area, the back. One of the major causes of back injury...Disc Injuries and Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
People with disc injuries are often surprised to find out an osteopath can help. In fact disc injuries are one of the most common problems osteopaths see. Discs themselves don’t heal very well, but that doesn’t mean a person can’t recover from...Pre-habilitation and Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
Pre-habilitation is one of the latest buzzwords in healthcare, but what does it mean? In a sporting context it is quite simple; maximising your potential to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. We are all quite familiar with the idea of...Treating Hamstring Injuries with Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
One of the most common sports injuries at this time of year is the hamstring injury. The hamstrings are the muscles at the back of the thigh. Patients often say to me that in the lead up to an injury that no matter how much they stretched their hamstrings, they...Treating Lower Back Pain with Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
Amazingly about 70-80% of the population is likely to suffer from lower back pain at some time in their lives, which makes it one of the most common health problems in the country. Many patients say it’s a bit like joining a secret club they didn’t...Treating Shin Splints with Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
Shin splints can be a very painful and debilitating condition in the legs and is probably due to a number of factors, not least of which is often pre-season training sessions on hard baked summer ground. To help prevent ‘shin splints’ with osteopathy, it...Treating Whiplash with Osteopathy
May 03, 2010
Whiplash can be a nasty experience, but for some people symptoms can last for many months or even years. Whiplash is a specific type of neck injury involving rapid acceleration of the body followed immediately by rapid deceleration. Typically it...Give Yourself a Sporting Chance With Osteopathy
Nov 10, 2009
Osteopathy and sport Whether you are a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, your osteopath can help prevent and treat many sporting injuries, including: neck and back strains shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries hip and pelvic injuries such as osteitis...Osteopathy for Headache: Good Idea or Bad?
Nov 10, 2009
Headaches are very common, with 47% of people having a headache in the past year. This number is even higher for women at 56%. There are many different medications to help with problems like this, but what about non-medication treatments? Osteopathy...
