Coolangatta-Tweed Osteopathy

23/09/2025

Feeling very Spring in the Clinic today with our pretty pink pomegranate & cranberry tea 🌸

16/09/2025

🌟 Understanding Sciatica – Where It Comes From and Why

Sciatica isn’t a condition on its own – it’s a set of symptoms. If you’ve felt sharp, burning, or shooting pain that runs from your lower back or buttock down your leg – sometimes one, sometimes both – often with tingling or numbness, that’s sciatica at work.

🔎 Where it comes from
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It starts in the lower spine, travels through the pelvis and gluteal region, and runs all the way down the leg. Sciatica happens when this nerve is compressed or irritated anywhere along its path.

⚡ Why it happens
The most common causes include:

• Disc changes – a bulging or herniated disc pressing on a nerve root

• Degenerative changes – age-related narrowing of the spinal canal

• Muscle tension – tight glutes or piriformis muscle irritating or compressing the nerve

• Joint restriction – reduced mobility in the spine or pelvis altering mechanics

🔹 The osteopathic perspective
From an osteopathic view, sciatica usually develops when multiple stressors overlap – posture, load, repetitive strain, old injuries, and daily habits. On their own, these may not cause a problem, but together they can tip the body out of balance, leading to nerve irritation.

Osteopathic treatment aims to:
✔ Restore mobility in the spine, pelvis, and hips
✔ Ease muscle tension that may compress the nerve
✔ Improve circulation to support natural healing
✔ Provide education and strategies to reduce recurrence

Sciatica reflects an underlying problem or dysfunction. Osteopathy targets the root cause, supporting recovery and helping prevent it from returning.

10/09/2025

Happy Birthday to our amazing Dr Luke Dawson today 🥳

21/08/2025

Great to see the Boss Man do his talk this morning at the local BNI networking breakfast this morning 🙏🏽

07/08/2025

🦷💥 Jaw Clenching and Headaches—More Connected Than You Think

Tension in your jaw (temporomandibular joint, or TMJ) can contribute to headaches, neck pain, and discomfort around the ears or temples.

Common causes include:
👉 Stress and anxiety
👉 Teeth grinding (especially at night)
👉 Poor posture
👉 Muscular overuse from clenching or chewing

You might experience:
🔸 Aching or pressure in the temples
🔸 Clicking or locking of the jaw
🔸 Pain that radiates behind the eyes or into the neck
🔸 Headaches that start at the base of the skull or jaw

Your jaw doesn’t work in isolation—it’s part of a dynamic system involving your head, neck, and upper spine. When it’s not functioning well, the ripple effects can be far-reaching.

👐 Osteopathic treatment can be highly effective for relieving jaw tension, improving TMJ function, and reducing headache frequency by addressing the muscular and joint imbalances contributing to your symptoms.

31/07/2025

🔥 Dealing with lower back pain? The McGill Big 3 might be a good place to start.

These three exercises – curl-up, side plank, and bird dog – focus on building core stability without putting extra strain on the spine. They’re simple, controlled, and can help support how your body moves day to day.

That said, they’re not a quick fix. Back pain can come from all sorts of things, so while this is a solid starting point, it’s always worth getting checked out by a professional.

For more information or detailed guidance on the exercises, visit: www.backfitpro.com

17/07/2025

24/06/2025

A friendly reminder our beautiful Alli is in our practice for Remedial, relaxation, reflexology, lymphatic drainage , cupping and dry needling .. you may call our practice to book with Alli or alternatively book on line ☺️

07/06/2025

Great to be out supporting the Tweed United U10s Div 1 side this year ⚽️
Nothing better than a bacon & egg roll and a bit of junior soccer to kick off a Saturday morning!

Have a top weekend, everyone 🙌

22/05/2025

What a Boss Dr Nate is 🤗
All staff receive a coffee on their desk every Friday 🙌🏽
Absolutely grateful ☺️ thankyou !!
HAPPY FRIDAY TO YOU ALL, WHAT AN AMAZING SUNSHINE DAY IT IS ☀️

21/05/2025

Posture is more than just how you sit or stand — it’s how your body supports you through movement and rest.

There’s no one perfect position. Instead, healthy posture is about moving well, sharing load efficiently, and avoiding long periods in static positions that can lead to fatigue or discomfort. Over time, suboptimal posture can contribute to muscle tension, altered biomechanics, reduced movement efficiency — and in some cases, headaches or pain.

Key principles of healthy posture:

Variety is key — your best posture is your next one. Change positions regularly.

Awareness matters — notice where you hold tension, especially under stress.

Balance over symmetry — aim for ease and efficiency, not forced alignment.

Strength and mobility support posture — not stiffness or bracing.

From an osteopathic perspective, posture reflects how your body adapts to life’s demands. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s balance, function, and freedom to move.

09/05/2025

Dr Nate Ingham doing what he does best for our friendly patient Will 🙌🏽

Have a safe weekend let’s hope the sunshine keeps out ☀️