Inner West Health Clinic

30/08/2025

'Knot’ feeling too good?
Struggling with tension and looking for some extra at-home massage options between osteo appointments? Try these targeted techniques:

🔸 Plantar fasciitis? Roll a frozen water bottle under the arch of your foot for 5–10 minutes to reduce inflammation and gently stretch the fascia.

🔸 Tension in your jaw (TMJ issues)? Use your fingertips to apply small, slow circles just in front of your ears and along the cheekbone — no digging, just enough to feel movement in the muscle.

🔸 Tight shoulders or glutes? Lean against a wall with a tennis ball placed between your body and the wall. Roll slowly to find a tender point, then pause and breathe — let the pressure sink in rather than forcing it.

🔸 Forearm strain from typing? Use your opposite thumb to stroke firmly (but comfortably) along the length of the forearm muscles, from elbow to wrist, staying just off the bone.

Self-massage should feel relieving, not bruising. If tight spots keep coming back, there may be an underlying postural or mobility issue.

What are your favourite home massage hacks? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

27/08/2025

How can we help with heel spurs? 👣

A heel spur is a bony growth that develops where the plantar fascia pulls on the heel bone — usually in response to ongoing strain or tension. It’s not the spur itself that causes pain, but the inflammation and tightness in the surrounding soft tissues.

Osteopaths look at the whole picture: how you're walking, whether your calves are tight, how your foot arches behave, and whether there's reduced mobility further up the chain — like in your hips or lower back.

We use gentle hands-on techniques to reduce tension, improve foot and ankle mechanics, and support better movement overall. The goal? Less pain, better shock absorption, and happier steps.

Call 9078 2455 to make an appointment with an osteopath at Inner West Health Clinic — and take that first step towards more comfortable feet. 👟

23/08/2025

🎾 Got a grip like a pro but pain on the outside of your elbow? You might be dealing with tennis elbow — and no, you don’t need to be a tennis player to get it!

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is caused by tiny tears in the tendon from repetitive gripping, lifting, or twisting. It can make everyday tasks — like pouring the kettle or opening jars — seriously uncomfortable.

👋 Our osteopaths are here to help – we’ll work to improve joint movement, reduce muscle tension, and encourage healing. We’ll also work with you on how to use your elbow without overusing it.

Need a hand? We’re here to support your swing. Call us on 9078 2455.

17/08/2025

💧 Regular headaches? Don’t overlook the basics — dehydration is a common culprit!

Even mild fluid loss can affect blood flow and tension around the head and neck. If you're prone to headaches, try tracking your water intake for a few days. You might be surprised how much difference it makes.

Your body (and brain!) will thank you.

But if that doesn’t help there might be other factors at play – if you feel like you’ve got a lot of tension (especially in your jaw, neck or shoulders) musculoskeletal causes might be the culprit. Call us on 9078 2455. We’re here to help with those.

Please share your favourite headache busting tip in the comments!

07/08/2025

Fun Fact of the Day 🧠

Did you know your skull isn’t fully solid bone until your mid-20s? The process called ossification — where cartilage gradually turns into bone — continues well into early adulthood.

This means young adults’ skulls are still a bit more flexible and resilient, which can affect how their head and neck respond to impacts or strain.

That’s why wearing a properly fitted bike helmet is so important, especially for younger riders. It helps protect that developing skull from injury.

From an osteopathic perspective, the ongoing ossification means gentle care is essential for children and young adults. We work to support healthy growth, alignment, and mobility of the head and neck structures as they mature.

Call 9078 2455 to make an appointment with an osteopath at Inner West Health Clinic. We’re here to help keep your head—and body—healthy and supported.

04/08/2025

🛠️ Your tools aren't the only thing that need regular maintenance.

Tradies put their bodies through a lot — heavy lifting, awkward postures, long hours on the tools. It’s no surprise musculoskeletal injuries are among the most common health issues in the trade.

Osteopathy aims to support your body’s movement, relieve strain, and help you stay on site — not sidelined.
This Tradies National Health Month, take care of your most important asset: you.

Call us on 9078 2455 to book an appointment.

01/08/2025

Frequent Head Colds? 🤧 Lingering cold symptoms? -

Are you sufering from recurring or lingering cold and flu symptoms? Maybe it's the lingering pathogen. Find out more about the TCM perspective from our acupuncturist, Elisabeth Sever-Topping.

21/07/2025

Everybody is different. In fact, no two bodies are the same — and that’s exactly how it should be. Some of us are naturally more flexible, flopping around like the scarecrow, while others might feel like the Tin Man, a bit stiff in the joints and needing a good oiling! Height, neck length, foot shape — all these anatomical givens shape how you move and hold yourself.

There’s no perfect posture or movement to copy because your body’s blueprint is unique. At Inner West Health Clinic , our osteopaths help you work with your individual structure to move comfortably and confidently through life – so you can get on with being that first-rate version of yourself in all the ways that matter.

Call 9078 2455 to make an appointment with one of our osteopaths today. Let’s help you be the best version of you. 💫