Inner West Health Clinic

Inner West Health Clinic We pride ourselves on treating patients individually through a range of hands on and hands off allied health services that is both accessible and affordable.

Its origins began in 2003 offering Osteopathy but have expanded over the last 20+ years to offer Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine & other many other Allied Health Modalities. The team at the Inner West Health Clinic has a proven track record for providing outstanding professional service and care to the inner west of Melbourne for over ten years. Osteopathy services were an integral pa

rt of Seddon Therapies, and our client list has now grown to the point that we really needed more space for more Osteopaths and Allied Health Practitioners. So the time came to make a change, and we’re really EXCITED about the new direction we’re taking, INTEGRATING more Allied Health Services into our busy clinic. In addition to Osteopathy, we also have Dietitian’s, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and now Speech Pathology.

Whole-body assessment: what we look for…Osteopaths see the body as a connected system, not just the area that hurts. A f...
28/04/2026

Whole-body assessment: what we look for…
Osteopaths see the body as a connected system, not just the area that hurts. A first visit often includes structural, fascial, and breathing checks to understand how movement and posture may be affecting function.
🔹 Structural checks look at joints and the spine for mobility and alignment. Stiff or uneven areas can influence how muscles work, sometimes contributing to tension or discomfort.
🔹 Fascial checks assess connective tissue-the web linking muscles, organs, and joints. Restrictions here can affect movement far from the original area of concern.
🔹 Breathing assessments focus on the diaphragm and chest, as effective breathing supports core stability, circulation, and nervous system balance.
By mapping these patterns, osteopaths can use gentle techniques 👐 to support movement, ease tension, and promote overall body function.

Want to see how your body moves as a whole? 📞 Call Inner West Health Clinic on 9078 2455 to book your first structural assessment.

Lest we forget 🌺Today we honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the ANZACs. We remember those who served and t...
24/04/2026

Lest we forget 🌺
Today we honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the ANZACs. We remember those who served and the lives forever changed, reflecting on their strength, endurance, and the spirit of service that shaped our nation.
May we take a moment to pause, remember, and carry their legacy with respect and gratitude.

It’s World Osteopathic Healthcare Week (April 20-26, 2026), and we’re doing our bit to raise awareness of the Osteopathi...
21/04/2026

It’s World Osteopathic Healthcare Week (April 20-26, 2026), and we’re doing our bit to raise awareness of the Osteopathic profession’s role in pain management, patient centered care and the how Osteopathic Care may assist you manage pain, improve mobility and enhance overall health!
Give us a call or jump onto our website to find out more! (Link in bio)

The diaphragm: more than just breathing 🌬️The diaphragm is often thought of as a respiratory muscle, but it also plays a...
21/04/2026

The diaphragm: more than just breathing 🌬️
The diaphragm is often thought of as a respiratory muscle, but it also plays an important postural role. Anatomically, it attaches to the lower ribs, the sternum, and the lumbar spine, forming a muscular link between the upper and lower body. Through these attachments, it contributes to core support and helps regulate intra-abdominal pressure.
When the diaphragm moves freely, it works with the deep abdominal muscles, pelvic floor, and spinal stabilisers 🧠. Together, this system supports the lumbar spine during everyday movements such as sitting, lifting, and walking. Limited diaphragmatic movement can make breathing shallower and reduce spinal control, which may increase strain through the lower back.
Takeaway: supporting healthy diaphragmatic movement may assist posture, spinal control, and low-back stability 🧘‍♂️✨
If you notice tightness in your breathing or posture, our osteopaths can assess movement patterns and suggest gentle approaches to support core and spinal function.
📞 Call Inner West Health Clinic on 9078 2455 to book an appointment.

When Andrew Taylor Still wrote this in the late 1800s, he was challenging a medical system that often focused on naming ...
17/04/2026

When Andrew Taylor Still wrote this in the late 1800s, he was challenging a medical system that often focused on naming problems rather than understanding the person as a whole. Identifying disease can be relatively straightforward. The more meaningful work is asking why the body may have lost balance ⚖️ in the first place.
Osteopathy grew from this way of thinking 🌱. Rather than stopping at symptoms, osteopaths assess structure and movement, considering how joints, muscles, fascia, breathing, and the nervous system interact. A stiff spine, a guarded diaphragm, or areas of restricted tissue may influence function beyond where discomfort is felt.
Gentle, hands-on techniques 👐 may then be used to support movement, circulation, and nervous system balance 🧠, depending on individual needs.
Finding disease is common. Finding health takes curiosity.

What does “finding health” mean to you? 💬

Daily mobility rituals 🌿🧘‍♀️A little movement goes a long way. Daily mobility rituals are gentle check-ins with your bod...
12/04/2026

Daily mobility rituals 🌿🧘‍♀️
A little movement goes a long way. Daily mobility rituals are gentle check-ins with your body. They support joint movement, help muscles feel more relaxed, and encourage the spine to keep moving comfortably, without the need for a full workout.
Before getting out of bed, try pointing and flexing the toes, letting your knees softly fall from side to side (from a semi-supine position), or doing a few slow pelvic tilts to gently wake up the lower back. In the shower, warmth can make it a great place for easy movements such as slow neck turns, shoulder rolls, or reaching up and lengthening through the spine. During the day, simple desk stretches like opening the chest, gently twisting in the chair, or standing to loosen the hips can help counter long periods of sitting.
Small rituals. Big pay-off.
Which one could you add to your day? 💬✨ Let us know in the comments.

Word of the day: Neurodynamics 🧠📜 A word with real nerve.Neurodynamics comes from the Greek neuron, meaning sinew or ner...
11/04/2026

Word of the day: Neurodynamics 🧠📜
A word with real nerve.
Neurodynamics comes from the Greek neuron, meaning sinew or nerve, and dynamis, meaning power or movement. Even in its ancient roots, the word suggests that nerves are designed to move, not just transmit signals. Philosophers used dynamis to describe potential in action, which feels surprisingly relevant today.
In the body, neurodynamics refers to how nerves slide, glide and adapt as we move. When this movement is limited, nerves may become more sensitive, which can influence comfort and function.
In osteopathy, this concept helps explain why pain does not always sit at the most obvious source. Osteopaths may use techniques such as gentle mobilisation and nerve gliding or flossing to support healthy nerve movement where appropriate.
If pain or movement concerns have been getting on your nerves, our osteopaths can help explore what may be contributing. 📞 Call Inner West Health Clinic on 9078 2455.

Your body is built to move - quite literally. Joints rely on regular mechanical loading to circulate synovial fluid, nou...
16/03/2026

Your body is built to move - quite literally. Joints rely on regular mechanical loading to circulate synovial fluid, nourish cartilage, and keep the surrounding muscles switching on when they should. When we stay still for too long, those tissues behave like chilly elastic bands: stiff, reluctant, and keen to complain 🧘‍♂️🔬

A few minutes of mindful movement each day helps restore these natural pressure-and-release cycles, improves proprioception (your brain’s map of your body), and gives your nervous system the gentle stimulation it needs to regulate tension. Small, frequent mobility breaks often outperform one big workout at the end of the week.
If you’d like exercises tailored to your joints, your lifestyle, and your specific niggles, our osteopaths are here to help guide you with a routine designed to support your long-term comfort and function.
Call us on 9078 2455. 🌿

If your posture has started to resemble a question mark, join the club - modern life is practically designed to bend us...
14/03/2026

If your posture has started to resemble a question mark, join the club - modern life is practically designed to bend us out of shape. Between long days at the desk, endless driving, and that tiny device we still call a phone (even though it’s really a camera/newspaper/calculator/communications tower in disguise), it’s no wonder our spines feel a bit betrayed 📱💺😅
Sitting, slouching and tech-necking slowly create imbalances that tighten your neck, round your shoulders, and make your mid-back grumble. But help is at hand. Our osteopaths assess how your muscles and joints are working together and use hands-on techniques to improve mobility and ease discomfort. And we’ll probably recommend a few small tweaks too — like lifting your screen, taking movement breaks, and occasionally resisting the siren song of your phone.

Call 9078 2455to make an appointment with the osteos at Inner West Health Clinic today. (Preferably without tech-necking while you do it!)

Joint and muscle stiffness can turn everyday movements into sneaky little challenges - even something as fundamental as...
10/03/2026

Joint and muscle stiffness can turn everyday movements into sneaky little challenges - even something as fundamental as getting out of bed can feel like a PAINFUL workout. 😅 Why does it happen? Long hours at your desk, slumped posture and repetitive tasks, and just the plain old wear and tear of daily life all add up.
Osteopaths look at how your muscles, joints, and connective tissues work together, helping support natural mobility and ease tension. Even small changes in how your body moves can make a big difference in comfort and how your day feels.
Whether it’s a stiff neck, tight calves, or a grumbling lower back, gentle osteopathic care may help your body move more freely.
If stiffness is slowing you down, call the osteopaths on 9078 2455 to book an assessment.

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97 Charles Street
Seddon, VIC
3011

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