Osteo Health Tips

A sports injury may involve damage to one or a number of structures; muscles, ligaments, joints, tendons or bones. The severity of the injury can often be assessed by the degree of pain, swelling and inability to use the damaged limb that results. Muscle Injuries...

Christmas is a time for merry-making and family get-togethers, but it can have its pressures too. The family is stuck in the house, the kids are overexcited, there’s the tree to decorate, presents to buy and wrap, and food to cook. It’s no wonder the festive...

It's that time of year once more when everybody is setting out New Year's Resolutions and regrettably it won't be long till a majority of people begin breaking them. There are numerous reasons why New Year Resolutions don't stick- they may be unrealistic, there is an...

Your shoulders are composed of large muscles that regularly exert themselves when carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling, all movements you will do countless times over your life time. Because of the extent of its use, shoulder injuries are commonplace.    ‘Shoulder’...

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...

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...

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 playing...

 “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 July 2015 Osteopaths play a critical...

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,...

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...