Caringbah Osteopathic Centre

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a holistic manual therapy used to treat and prevent a range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Osteopathy is a gentle and effective treatment to compliment the bodys natural functions, helping you achieve the highest possible health and well being.

What Conditions are treated by an Osteopath?
Osteopaths treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal and functional conditions including:

• Neck and back pain (muscular, joint, disc, sciatica)
• Pain and stiffness associated with arthritis
• Headaches
• Jaw pain
• Pain in peripheral joints eg. Shoulder, ankle, knee
• Tendinitis and muscle strains
• Work related and repetitive strains
• Sports related injuries
• Postural problems
• Period related pain
• Symptoms of asthma
• Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Symptoms of stress and fatigue
• Pain associated with pregnancy

What is involved in treatment?

When visiting an Osteopath at Caringbah Osteopathic Centre the consult begins with a full case history and physical examination. Treatment then follows and is specific to each individual presentation, but can involve:

• Massage
• Stretching (MET)
• Manipulation
• Myofascial release techniques
• Counterstrain
• Cranial techniques
• Dry needling
• Postural advice
• Exercise prescription to perform at home

We do refer to GPs, other healthcare providers and for imaging, for both diagnosis and treatment depending on the presentation.

Private Health Fund, WorkCover and Medicare

Osteopathy is a recognised primary health care that can be claimed through your private health fund if it is covered in your policy. Please check with your health fund for further details.

We treat patients through Medicare under the Enhanced Primary Care Program but you will need a referral from a GP for this.

The Osteopaths at Caringbah Osteopathic Centre are registered with WorkCover, but you do need a referral from a GP.