Bellingen Osteopathy

04/06/2023

02/06/2023

Sore feet or ankles can really reduce the spring in your step. Problems with your feet may result in pain in your knees, hips or back. It’s important to seek help when you feel pain or when your normal activities become difficult. Talk to your osteopath today.

28/04/2023

Do you feel mid or upper back stiffness and pain?

The thoracic spine is located at the back of the chest (the thorax), mostly between the shoulder blades, and includes many bone and tissue structures.

Most of the time, upper back pain is not serious, so don’t worry – your osteopath has got your back!

Talk to your osteopath about how manual therapy, exercises and ergonomic advice may help.

Book an osteo appointment to today to talk about your upper back pain.

15/04/2023

Lipoedema looks different on all of us. We are all different – and yet we are in this together. And this is what we are about – togetherness. Supporting each other as we strive towards a better future for us all. And mothers and daughters standing together in their own individual journeys.

We love this collection of shots from our photoshoot with Attic Salt Photography. Every person in these pictures has their own story – and their own challenges. Yet here we are together, sharing a laugh and a giggle. And putting ourselves out there for awareness. What thoughts or emotions do you have when you see these images?

26/03/2023

Many older Australians mistakenly believe that the effect of ageing on their body’s joints is untreatable and inevitable. You don’t have to live a lesser life because of pain. Osteopaths are trained to assess and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions affecting older people.

Osteopathic management aims to improve your pain and function to keep you active and independent.

📍 For more information, go to https://whatisosteo.com/body-map/how-osteopaths-can-help-you/older-adult-2/ to learn more about how our osteopath may help you.

26/03/2023

Osteopaths use a whole-body approach to care for patients. This is sometimes called biopsychosocial care, which means they consider biological (body), psychological (mental) and social (environment) factors that may affect your health and wellbeing.

📍 For more information, go to https://whatisosteo.com/about-this-website/what-is-biopsychosocial-care/ to learn more about how our osteopath may help you.

10/10/2022

A sore hip can really impact your daily enjoyment.

Osteopaths are trained to find out what is going on and help you get back to the things you enjoy.

Have you considered osteopathy to manage your hip pain?

📍 For more information, go to https://whatisosteo.com/body-map/hip-pain/ to learn more about how osteos may help you to manage your hip pain.

10/10/2022

Many older Australians mistakenly believe that the effect of ageing on their body’s joints is "untreatable" and "inevitable." We're here to tell you that you don’t have to live a lesser life because of pain. 🙅‍♀️

Keeping an active life is very important as we age. It is proven to help mobility, which can help minimise the risk of falls and have serious consequences for your future health. Know that getting moving is the best thing you can do for your health. 👏🏼

If you need some assistance, it may be the perfect time to book a consultation with an Osteopath. They will listen, and then work with you on a management plan to get you back on the pitch, on your bike, into the garden, or playing with your grandkids.

📍 Visit https://whatisosteo.com/body-map/how-osteopaths-can-help-you/older-adult-2/ to learn more about how an osteopath may help you to manage your pain.

23/09/2022

Shoulder pain is very common, with 1 in 3 people experiencing shoulder pain at some point in their life. The risk of shoulder pain does increase with age.

Your osteo will assess the area of pain and discuss activities and lifestyle factors that might be relevant to your condition. They will work with you to:

✅ Improve muscle flexibility in the shoulder area
✅ Improve the range of joint motion in the mid-back, neck, shoulder blade and shoulder areas
✅ Address postural strains and bad habits
✅ Provide advice on maintaining flexibility and strength around the shoulder region
✅ Provide exercises for stretching and recovery
✅ Help you change the way you do some activities to help reduce pain and prevent further injury.

23/09/2022

The hip joint helps us to sit, stand, walk, dance, run, cycle, drive, jump, play sport and so much more!

Some hip facts:

👉 It is a complex joint
👉 It is one of the largest joints in the body
👉A healthy hip carries 5 times a person’s body weight during everyday activities such as walking
👉 It is the second-most flexible joint in the body
👉 Hip pain may be due to several different reasons

Osteopaths are trained to look at the whole you to diagnose the root cause of your hip pain and to advise you on the best way to manage your pain.

Your osteo will provide a personal plan, which may include showing you some exercises you can do at home or providing other treatments such as hands-on manual therapy, to help you based on what you want to achieve (whether that is running a marathon or just taking a walk in the park with your grandchildren!).

📍 Talk to your osteo today if you're experiencing hip pain. Visit whatisosteo.com to find out more and book an appointment.

03/09/2022

Pulled your hammy? Got a corked thigh? Whether you are an elite sportsperson, a weekend warrior or you just like to walk, speak with your osteopath about the best approach to manage or prevent injuries.

Osteopaths will listen and may be able to help you:
➡️ With your posture
➡️ Improve your strength
➡️ Evaluate how you work and whether your setup in your workplace is right for you. For example, if you sit down a lot, bend over a lot, or do a lot of heavy lifting, it might make you more likely to get injured
➡️ Evaluate any muscle imbalance between your thighs and hamstrings
➡️ Improve your flexibility
➡️ Reduce muscle tightness

In addition, they may be able to:
➡️ Advise you on specific exercises to help you based on activities that you enjoy
➡️ Create a training program for you if you don’t have one
➡️ Help you manage activities that cause pain
➡️ Provide rehabilitation from injury

📍 For more information, go to whatisosteo.com to learn more about how osteos may help support you.

01/08/2022

Jess Gallagher and pilot Caitlin Ward have won Australia’s first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games with an emphatic victory and a stirring ride in the final of the women’s tandem B sprint.

18/07/2022

Have you recently undergone breast cancer surgery?

BCNA and can provide you with a free kit to help support you in the first 12 weeks after surgery.

Called the My Care Kit, it contains a Berlei bra that’s been specially designed to be worn in the immediate recovery period, along with soft form inserts and essential information to help you navigate this challenging time. The bra is also suitable to wear during radiotherapy.

You can order your My Care Kit through your health professional or by contacting BCNA’s Helpline 1800 500 258. For more information about the My Care Kit visit the following link: https://buff.ly/3yMoH9J

17/07/2022

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28/06/2022

ISSUES FOR LIPOEDEMA IN AUSTRALIA IN 2022

We were very fortunate to have Dr Ramin Shayan and Dr Tara Karnezis present at the 2022 Lipoedema Australia Conference. Dr Shayan and Dr Karnezis have been involved in the groundbreaking research to come out of the St Vincent's Institute in Melbourne regarding the genetic markers in lipoedema.

This is a slide from their presentation on the issues for Lipoedema in Australia in 2022 and we wanted to touch on a number of points.

Ignorance in general medical community:
How many times have you encountered someone within the medical community who is unaware about lipoedema, but has no interest in learning further? Not knowing everything is okay, that’s expected, but having no desire to educate yourself further is disappointing. No one with lipoedema (or any other condition) should put up with that. Keep searching till you find someone supportive.

Ignorance in lay population:
Time and time again we see derogatory comments of women, particularly on social media where they are told they are fat or ugly. These comments are totally unhelpful and are almost certainly not going to get someone to change their attitude to food and exercise etc.

No genetic diagnosis:
It is up to all of us to help to fund this research. Donations can be made direct to the St Vincent’s Institute. We can also play a part by mentioning the research within our networks, you never know there might be a generous benefactor listening!

Potential name change:
We at Lipoedema Australia feel that now is not the time to consider a name change for the condition. As Dr Shayan and Dr Karnezis stated, we need to await the biomarkers, so that we really understand exactly what causes lipoedema.

Are there any further issues for Lipoedema in Australia in 2022 that haven’t been captured? What do you think they are?

17/06/2022

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09/06/2022

This is a 10 minute, core and abdomen lymphatic exercise workout routine that is meant to stimulate the deep lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels, to help impro...