Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners and Australian government-registered allied health professionals who can help identify important types of dysfunction in your body. They focus on how your skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves and circulation work together to improve your health and well-being.
Osteopathic treatment utilises a diverse range of techniques such as stretching and soft tissue massage for general treatment of muscles, tendons and ligaments; mobilisation or manipulation of specific joints, along with exercise prescription to rehabilitate/strengthen what is needed for recovery.
Common conditions that people seek help from their Osteopath for include neck pain, sports injuries, headaches and migraines, whiplash, postural problems, sciatica, knee and heel pain, shin splints, arthritis and occupational injuries.
