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All You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis

Jun 11, 2021

About 2.2 million people in Australia are suffering from osteoarthritis, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 2017-18 data. Most of whom are women aged 75 years and over, but the condition usually starts developing from age 45 onwards.

Research: 6 Natural Healing Modalities Considered as Complete Healing Systems

Mar 04, 2021

The majority of the success stories of people who rely on complementary medicine stemmed from despair. One extensive complementary medicine research study revealed that most if not all patients of natural therapies used to be faithful disciples of...

What is Osteoporosis?

Dec 18, 2020

Osteoporosis is a bone condition that is prevalent in older people, specifically those aged 50 and above. The Australian Burden of Disease Study shows 4.74 million Australians in this age group have osteoporosis, and this number is expected to increase...

How Much Do Body & Structural Therapies Cost?

Oct 07, 2020

Our unmindful movements can damage the structure of our bodies and hinder us from functioning as we should. It's only through pain that our bodies can communicate such problems to us. So, when we couldn't sit, stand, walk or simply turn our heads from...

Career Outcomes for Osteopaths

Jul 27, 2020

As a registered osteopath, you can pursue any avenue to reach your career goals because your job is like no other. As you are equipped with the knowledge and skills that are unique to your profession, your services are in high demand and sought out...

How to Become an Osteopath

Jul 27, 2020

Osteopaths specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of pain and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system. They have a solid grounding in science and are adept at a wide range of massage and stretching techniques. However, an osteopath must not...

7 Simple Steps to Better Posture

May 01, 2017

Many of us spend our days hunched over computer screens (or art tables or school desks or microscopes…) And unfortunately, our modern life means a higher risk of poor posture. So if you're feeling a little stiff or sore, try these steps to better...

What are the Most Common Posture Problems?

Aug 28, 2015

Having poor posture affects more than just looking hunched over or slumped; it can affect our entire skeletal system and ultimately impact our health. That is why it is so important to correct posture problems before it's too late. Bad posture is common...

Why Do You Need to Visit an Osteopath?

Jul 18, 2013

Did you know your body has the ability to heal itself? This is the central aim of osteopathy – to get your body back into balance and remove barriers to good health. In this article, we take a closer look at the role of an osteopath and why you might...

Natural Therapies for Headaches

Oct 17, 2012

Most of us have suffered from headaches and know how painful and disruptive they can be. But before you reach for a painkiller, consider trying natural medicine. This article explores a range of natural therapies that may help halt headaches and bring...

Talking Osteopathy

Jan 04, 2012

Ever wondered what osteopathy is and what it is capable of? In this video Melanie Alexander from ntpagesTV interviews Rachael from Central Sydney Osteoapthy.Watch this clip to find out: What is osteopathy? What are the most common ailments osteopathy...

Are You Ergonomically Sound?

Nov 10, 2011

Do you feel like the hunchback of Notre Dame after a busy day in the office?  Well, it's hardly surprising, because as far as we know, the grand human design doesn't include being glued, motionless, to a computer all day. Way Back When In simpler...

Assessing and Improving Your Workstation

Aug 17, 2011

Sitting at the desk for prolonged periods of time is one of the most common risk factors for developing musculoskeletal strains and sprains. Neck, shoulder, back and repetitive strain injuries to the forearms and wrist/hands are some of the most common...

De Quervains Tenosynovitis: What You Need to Know

Jul 29, 2011

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a condition in which one suffers from inflammation of the tendons in the wrist and thumb.  Typically it affects the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus tendons.  Both of these are responsible for movement...

Osteopathy and Sports Injuries

May 01, 2011

Muscular flexibility and joint range of motion are taken for granted by most people and rarely a major focus in fitness and training regimes, yet they are the major precursor to injury and a limiting factor to sporting performance.  To help explain...

Osteopathy and Heel Arch Pain

Apr 30, 2011

Painful feet are very debilitating. Pain in the heel area is especially common and may be associated with a calcaneal spur, usually referred to as a heel spur. Our feet are made up of a series of small bones, known as the tarsal bones.  These tarsal...

Osteopathy and Ankle Sprains

Apr 30, 2011

An ankle sprain involves damage to the ankle ligaments, typically sustained during simple sudden traumatic incidents, such as rolling or twisting the ankle. The ligaments on the outside (lateral aspect) of the ankle are much more susceptible to injury...

Osteopathy for Knee Pain

Apr 30, 2011

Knee pain is very distressing and greatly debilitating.  There are so many degrees and causes of knee pain and so much public awareness due to the high incidence of injuries in the sporting arena. This public awareness often creates people thinking...

Osteopathy and Sciatica

Apr 29, 2011

Sciatica is a painful syndrome which is caused by compression or irritation of a nerve deep in the buttock and down the leg, called the Sciatic nerve. The symptoms of Sciatica may include one or more of the following: pain in the buttock or down the...

Osteopathy for Bursitis

Apr 29, 2011

Wherever bones, tendons or ligaments come into contact with each other there is a fluid filled sack present which sits between them called a bursa. A bursa prevents these structures from rubbing on each other. Bursitis is a condition where there is inflammation...

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