Osteopaths understand that if one area of the body is restricted or injured, then the rest of the body must adapt and compensate for this. If you have aches and pains in your muscles or joints we may be able to assist! Osteopathic treatment can be applied to any body, from head to toe; newborns to the elderly.
Osteopaths work with your muscle system and skeletal framework to improve the function, blood supply and drainage and lymphatic flow. This helps your body to heal and function well. Osteopathy is recognised by private health insurance and we offer Hicaps facilities at the clinic. A referral is not necessary in order to see an Osteopath.
Osteopaths work with your muscle system and skeletal framework to improve the function, blood supply and drainage and lymphatic flow. This helps your body to heal and function well. Osteopathy is recognised by private health insurance and we offer Hicaps facilities at the clinic. A referral is not necessary in order to see an Osteopath.
Services
Frankston is open Monday to Friday. Osteopathy for all ages; plus Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Breastfeeding support, Tongue tie assessments & rehabiltation. Healesville is open Monday to Thursday. Our practitioners have a minimum of 16 years experience in Osteopathic practice. Lilydale is open for Paediatric Osteopathy and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy on Tuesday.
Whiplash is injury to the neck often from the result of a quick forward and backward (hyperflexion and extension) neck movement. There may be damage to the soft tissue structures such as muscles, ligaments and nerves. Whiplash may occur and you may not feel pain straight away but people often experience pain within a few days after injury.
One of the most common types of headaches that present in the clinic are often referred to as cervicogenic headaches. Pain may initially begin at the base of the skull and refer to the top of the head, behind the eyes or around the temporal region. This type of headache is caused by dysfunction in joints, muscles or nerves in the neck.
Book now online or call (03) 9783 9041. Muscle pain can be often referred to as "muscle strain". This is when there is tearing to the fibres in the muscles due to excess pressure or strain onto the area. Tearing to the muscle can lead to bleeding and irritation to local nerve endings. Osteopathic treatment may include soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation and articulation.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is due to wear and tear in the joints. This can lead to inflammation, damage to the joints, bony spurs around the joint and destruction of the ligaments and tendons. Common areas affected are hips, knees, big toe and fingers. Patients often experience stiffness. The pain can be worse with certain activities, then develop to more chronic later in life.
