Ballarat Osteopathic Clinic

13/12/2025

🎄Seasons greetings from Ballarat Osteopathic Clinic! 🎄 -

Seasons greetings from all of us at Ballarat Osteopathic Clinic! We want to take this opportunity to wish you a lovely Christmas and a festive season filled with joy and good health. We also want to express our sincere gratitude to all of our patients for choosing our clinic to help care for you thr...

13/12/2025

We had a fun night out for our staff Christmas party last night! We started with some yummy Thai food and then put our brains (and patience) to the test in an escape room. We managed to prevail, but judging by the level of confusion at times, none of us will be pursuing a career in detective work anytime soon - we think we’ll stick to the clinic room instead! 😂

Thanks to Browngrain Thairestaurant and escapesmashplayballarat

12/10/2025

Feeling sore after the weekend? For all our weekend warriors, gardening enthusiasts or for any general aches and pains...fear not we have appointments available with Owen and Sally today. Jump onto our website
https://ballarat-osteopathic-clinic.cliniko.com/bookings
OR
Call 5333 5520 and we'll get you moving again!

23/09/2025

🏏💥 Cricket Season = Peak Performance & Prevention Time! 💥🏏

Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, cricket puts unique demands on your body — from fast bowling to explosive batting and quick pivots in the field.

As osteopaths, we see:
🔹 Shoulder strain
🔹 Lower back pain
🔹 Knee and hip tension
🔹 Overuse injuries

💡 The good news? These can often be prevented or managed with mobility work, strengthening programs and early treatment.

📅 Book in for a pre-season check-up or post-match recovery session. Keep your body match-fit and injury-free all season long!

25/07/2025

🎯 **Target pain at its source with Dry Needling**

Dry needling is an evidence-based technique used to release tight muscles, deactivate trigger points, and improve mobility — all under the skilled hands of your osteopathic practitioner.

💉 Treats:
• Chronic pain
• Sports injuries
• Muscle tightness
• Headaches & more

✨ Restore balance. Relieve tension. Get back to moving freely.

📅 Book your session today or ask us if dry needling is right for you.

24/07/2025

Jesse has appointments available this Saturday! Jump online or call 5333 5520 to grab an appointment!!

21/07/2025

After 6 long months away from the clinic injured, look who is finally back!!!
Sally is starting back with shorter hours.
Check the online bookings to see when she is available for an appointment!
www.ballaratosteopathicclinic.com.au

11/06/2025

Migraines in children can present a little differently compared to adults. Here's some great information from Migraine & Headache Australia

16/05/2025

🏳️‍🌈Today is IDAHOBIT, or the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia. Each year it is celebrated on May 17. It serves as a global day to raise awareness about discrimination and violence against the LGBTQIA+ community.

Yesterday the cityofballarat held a flag raising ceremony to mark the occasion. Osteo Emily was there to show support and help raise awareness.

19/04/2025

🐣 Easter opening hours 🐣
Wishing everyone a lovely Easter break! We hope the Easter bunny visits! 🐰 We will be closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday.

See you back in clinic on Tuesday!

05/03/2025

Still some spots available!

03/03/2025

TENDON INJURIES
Rehabilitating a tendon injury can be a meticulous process, but with the right approach, you can make a strong recovery. Here are some key points to consider:

Initial Rest and Protection: While complete rest isn't always recommended, it's important to protect the injured tendon from further strain. This might involve modifying activities to avoid aggravating the injury.

Progressive Loading: Gradually increasing the load on the tendon is crucial. This helps the tendon adapt and strengthen over time. Exercises should be tailored to the specific tendon injury and should progress from low to high intensity.

Pain Management: Some discomfort is normal during rehabilitation, but it shouldn't be excessive. It's important to find a balance between challenging the tendon and avoiding too much pain.

Specific Exercises: Depending on the tendon involved, specific exercises can help target and strengthen the affected area. For example, bent-knee calf raises are effective for the Achilles tendon.

Consistency and Patience: Tendon rehabilitation can take time, and consistency is key. Following a structured rehab program and being patient with the process will yield the best results.

Think you have a tendon injury? Make an appointment with one of our osteos and they can help start you on your rehab journey.