Living with Arthritis Blog

If you have arthritis, carrying out tasks around the home can be a challenge. However, making some practical changes to your home and changing the way you work should make things easier.   Practical tips that could help include: Keeping things in easy reach Using...

Tips to Prevent Groin Strains

Groin injuries account for up to 5 percent of all sports-related injuries, and the rates are much higher for sports such as football, soccer and hockey.  Below are helpful tips that may prevent a groin injury:   Warm up dynamically! This is easily overlooked, but...

Golf Tips for a Healthier Back

If you take the osteopathic approach, you’re in good company. Osteopaths suggest these simple measures to help you avoid back pain or injury and improve your game: Purchase equipment that fits. Don’t try to adapt your swing to the wrong clubs: A six-footer...

Pain & Osteopathy

 “Pain is Australia’s third most costly health problem and arguably the developed world’s largest ‘undiscovered’ health priority.” – Professor Michael Cousins AM, Chair National Pain Strategy. National Pain Week is on the 20th-26th...

Back Pain in the Workplace

As a large proportion of life is spent at work, the tips below are to help you move well, stay well and assist in preventing back pain in the workplace. Lifting Prior to any lift, ask yourself if there is an easier way to do this. Could I use a crane, forklift,...

Tips to avoid Injuries

Injuries often occur when people suddenly increase the duration, intensity, or frequency of their activities. Many soft-tissue injuries can be prevented through proper conditioning, training, and equipment. Other prevention tips include: Use proper equipment. Replace...