Bella Vista Osteopathy

04/01/2023

Osteopaths manage many spinal conditions but that's not all. They are trained to manage a huge range of conditions affecting the whole body.

Your osteopath considers how different parts of your body interact with each other. This may mean, for example, evaluating whether your spinal pain or discomfort is being triggered by your joints, muscles, ligaments, bones or a connection that points to multiple causes.

Use our Find an Osteo to locate a nearby clinic: www.findanosteo.com

24/09/2022

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.

15/08/2022

Low back pain is often caused by a simple strain of muscles or joints, in the back, usually at a time when we are more vulnerable – for example, when we are run down, tired, stressed, tense, sad, inactive or overactive. Our increasingly sedentary lifestyle can also lead to poor posture and musculoskeletal problems, which may result in low back pain.

Common lower back conditions are:
➡️ Arthritis
➡️ Sciatica
➡️ Scoliosis
➡️ Muscle spasms
➡️ Osteoporosis
➡️ Muscle strains and tears
➡️ Disc problems

Your osteo will provide information and advice about your lifestyle and daily activities. This may help you identify activities that may prevent or help manage pain, especially if certain movements or activities worsen the pain. You may be given exercises to do at home.

📍 For more information, go to whatisosteo.com. Book an osteo appointment to talk about your lower back pain.

27/07/2022

Remember - you don’t need a referral to see an Osteopath.

This Pain Awareness Week (25 - 31 July), Osteopathy Australia is encouraging Australians to learn more about the options available to manage their pain.

It’s a common misconception by Aussies that they must ‘learn to live with their pain’. However, there are several ways allied health professionals, such as osteopaths who may be able to manage pain. ✅

The message that we want to get across is that ➡️ Medication is not the only answer.

If you're struggling with pain talk to your local osteopath today to lock in a treatment plan for you.

📍 For more information, go to whatisosteo.com

17/03/2020

Did you know...?