Altona Meadows Osteopathy & Healthcare Clinic

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03/07/2022

Our July word of the month is ‘windpipe’, also known as the trachea 😮‍💨

The windpipe is a long tube connecting the voice box to the lungs 🫁

Air that you inhale flows through the windpipe, where warmth and moisture are added before it heads to the lungs 🫁😮‍💨

And breathe….

02/07/2022

This NAIDOC week, we are celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We can learn so much every day from traditional practices and ancient knowledge ❤️💛🖤

30/06/2022

**NEW BLOG**

Check out our latest blog about treating lower back pain: https://altonameadowsosteo.com.au/osteopathy-for-lower-back-pain/

29/06/2022

Exercise time: Bicep curl!

Time for a quick exercise break! Find your hand weights or grab a couple tins of baked beans.

1. Stand with a weight (or can) in each hand
2. Rest your elbows at your sides with your forearms bent in front of you.
3. Bring the weight up to your shoulders by bending your elbows.
4. Reverse back down.

Repeat x 3 sets of 15.

If it feels too easy, move on to heavier weights next time! 💪💪💪

22/06/2022

🏃🏃Runners 📢📢

Is knee pain s l o w i n g y o u d o w n ?

Are you experiencing pain at the front of your knee (also known as runner’s knee)?

This is common in sports that involve running and jumping ⛹️

If you are experiencing these symptoms and need help to manage them, come and see us. We will investigate and come up with an appropriate treatment plan to help you hit your stride again 🏃

21/06/2022

Happy World Osteopathy Day! Did you know that osteopathy was founded by Dr Andrew Taylor Still on this day in 1874?

Today we celebrate our wonderful profession and the benefits it brings to the lives of our patients.

How has osteopathy changed your life for the better? 👇🏼
✨🌟✨🌟

19/06/2022

Are you experiencing joint stiffness and pain - especially when you get up in the morning - because of hip osteoarthritis? 👎

You may also have:

👎Joint stiffness after sitting for a long time,
👎Pain, swelling and tenderness in the hip joint.
👎Restricted movement as result of the stiffness and pain.
👎Pain in other areas of the body including the low back and knee.

Osteopathic treatment can help to relieve your symptoms, improve your function and mobility, and get you back to feeling your best 👍👍👍

Call us on 📞 8360 8363 or email us at info@altonameadowsosteo.com.au to book your appointment.

17/06/2022

Anatomy fact: Ribs

💡There are 12 pairs of ribs that make up your rib cage.
💡Here are 3 important functions of your ribs:
1. To protect your heart and lungs🫀🫁
2. To help with breathing and respiration 😮‍💨
3. As an attachment point for muscles and tendons 💪

If you’re experiencing rib pain that won’t resolve, call us on 📞 8360 8363 or email us at info@altonameadowsosteo.com.au to make an appointment.

14/06/2022

“To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease.” 🌟

- Dr Andrew Taylor Still, founder of osteopathy

09/06/2022

Spoiler alert… No, it does not count 😜 🏋️

06/06/2022

Nutrition facts about Omega-3

💡Omega-3 is an essential fat.
💡It makes up the walls of the cells and is an important source of energy 🥑
💡Omega-3 helps your heart, blood vessels, lungs and immune system to function.
💡Your body can’t make it on its own so we get all the omega-3 we need from the foods we eat.

Here are some key sources of omega-3 that you can add to your diet:
🍣Fish and other seafood
🥜Nuts and seeds
🥥Plant oils
🥣Fortified foods