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McKinnon Osteopathy

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We are committed to consistently provide patients with excellent service through hands on treatment and exercise/rehabilitation advice.

Our professional & caring Osteopaths provide long term solutions for a range of conditions including muscle & joint pain/injury,reduced mobility & function through hands on treatment and rehabilitation advice. Osteopaths at McKinnon Osteopathy:

- take time to understand your condition through
taking a thorough medical history and
examination

- will help you understand your condition throug

h
clear explanation

- work with you to develop an individual treatment
plan which best suits your needs

- will provide you with advice and exercises to help
you help yourself

- are committed to ongoing professional
development

- provide honest, caring and friendly service at all
times

07/05/2026

Why rest isn’t always the best thing for back pain

First instinct when your back flares up? Stop everything and rest. We get it.
But for most common back pain, prolonged rest can actually slow your recovery. When we stop moving, muscles weaken, joints stiffen, and the nervous system can become more sensitised to pain, not less.
What actually helps is appropriate movement. Gentle, supported, progressive. Not pushing through intense, sharp pain but not lying still for days either.
This is why we don’t just treat the flare-up. We help you understand what your back needs to feel better and stay better long-term.
Back pain that keeps coming back? Come in and let’s look at the full picture. 📩

30/04/2026

Why strengthening 🏋️‍♂️ AND releasing tension 🧘 both matter

We hear it a lot: “Should I be stretching or strengthening?”
Usually both. Here’s why:
Tight, overworked muscles often feel like they need to be stretched. But sometimes that tension is your body compensating for weakness somewhere else. Stretching alone won’t fix that.
On the flip side, jumping into strengthening when your body is restricted and holding tension can reinforce poor movement patterns and lead to injury.
The sweet spot is treating the restriction and building the strength to support it long-term. That’s exactly the approach we take. Hands-on treatment combined with the right movement advice for your body.
Not sure where to start? That’s what we’re here for. 🙌

23/04/2026

The truth about “cracking”: what that sound actually is

That satisfying pop during a treatment? It’s not your bones cracking. 🦴
It’s actually a tiny gas bubble releasing from the fluid inside your joint called a cavitation. It happens when a joint is moved quickly through its range, causing a brief drop in pressure.
Does it mean something “went back into place”? Not exactly.
What it does signal is that the joint moved often through a range it had been restricted in. That movement is what helps reduce tension and improve mobility.
No crack doesn’t mean no result, either. Plenty of effective manipulations are completely silent. 😄
Now you know what to tell people when they wince at the sound. 😄

26/03/2026

Three heads are better than one! 🧠✨

There’s been a lot of "brain-storming" happening at the clinic lately. After attending the recent Osteopath Summit, Jade has been busy sharing fresh perspectives and new techniques with Aaron and Lachlan. We love a good case study, and seeing these three collaborate on the latest evidence-based research is what makes the McKinnon Osteo team so unique. We’re obsessed with the "why" behind your pain so we can provide a better "how" for your recovery.

Got a ni**le that won't go away? Or maybe you’re just overdue for a maintenance check? We’ve got you covered.

25/03/2026

Tomorrow night is almost here! 🌟
We still have spaces left for our Hip & Shoulder Pain in Menopause workshop, don’t let this one slip by. If you’ve been putting up with pain and want real answers, this is your night. Thursday 26th March, 6.30pm. Only $20 (redeemable off your next treatment with Lachie!). Book online or call 9578 2436 to grab your spot. 💜

22/03/2026

Jade spent the weekend in beautiful Cape Schanck at The Osteopathic Summit. It was one of the best conferences I’ve attended in a long time!

There’s something pretty special about being in a room full of experienced Osteopaths who are so open and generous in sharing their knowledge. So many practical insights, ideas, and different perspectives that I’m already excited to start integrating into practice.

A real highlight was also reconnecting with uni friends from 20 years ago, a good reminder of how far we’ve all come (and how much we’re still learning).

Looking forward to bringing this fresh knowledge back to the clinic and sharing it with both my clients and our team.

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01/03/2026

Jade spent the weekend away at The Physio Symposium on the Gold Coast. So many wonderful speakers sharing some valuable insights. A great weekend of learning, reflecting, catching up with old friends and having fun! What a great event 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🥇🥇🥇

25/02/2026

🏉 FOOTY TIPPING IS BACK! 🏉

Round 1 kicks off Thursday 5th March 2026 and we’re running our annual tipping comp again!

💰 $10 entry
🏆 Winner takes all
📅 Runs for the full home & away season

It’s a bit of friendly competition, a bit of banter, and a lot of bragging rights 😎

To join:
📲 Scan the QR code in clinic
📧 Or email us to request an invite

⚠️ Important: The cash prize is open to friends and family of current patients only. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, just check with us.

T&Cs apply.

Who’s backing themselves this year? 👇🏽🏉

11/02/2026

🚨 Why do hips & shoulders hurt in menopause? Find out at our next workshop! We’re excited to announce another info session with osteopath Lachie, who will break down the “why” and share the “how” for finding comfort.
WHEN: Thursday 26th of March 2026
WHERE: At our clinic, 175 McKinnon Road, McKinnon
RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Call us on 9578 2436 or book on our website under “group sessions”.

07/01/2026

✨ 20 Years in Practice ✨

On 5th January 2026, Jade celebrated 20 years in practice 🥳.

Two decades on, she still feels incredibly lucky to turn up to work every day doing something she truly loves: helping people feel and move better. 💙💙💙

18/12/2025

Putting our own advice into action! ☀️
We made a post a few weeks ago about the benefits of a lunch time walk.. so today, we took one together! Remember to slip slop slap and enjoy the sunshine while we have it!

Address

175 McKinnon Road
McKinnon, VIC
3204

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 6:30pm
Saturday	8am - 11am

Website

http://mckinnonosteopathy.com.au/

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