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Understanding Intercostal Muscle Strain and Osteopathic Management

Do you find yourself wincing when you breathe deeply? Feeling tenderness and pain around your ribs? Have you been doing some heavy lifting, or even heavy coughing lately? You might be dealing with an intercostal muscle strain. If you're experiencing...

Been Told You Need a Hip Replacement? Don’t Panic – Your Osteopath is Here to Help!

Are you facing the daunting prospect of a hip replacement? It’s been said that hips don’t lie, but they certainly creak and groan sometimes. Before you commit to orthopaedic surgery, consider how osteopathy might be able to help. At Altona...

Tackling Twisted Knees: An Osteopath’s Kick-about with Sprained Ligaments

Hey there, fellow footie enthusiasts! So, you were on the pitch weaving through opponents like Messi when you twisted your knee. Now you’re hobbling like you've just discovered your inner penguin. Sound familiar? Or maybe you weren’t on the pitch....

How Osteopathy Can Help You Recover after a Fracture

So, you were doing your best superhero impression, soaring through the air with unparalleled grace... until gravity decided to remind you that you're no Superman and sent you crashing down to reality. Or you were powering through a weekend warrior...

All About Disc Injuries: An Osteopath’s Perspective

Disc injuries, though often underestimated, can significantly impact quality of life. From gradual wear and tear to severe extrusion or sequestration, the journey of a disc injury encompasses various stages, each presenting its own set of challenges. The osteopaths at...