This blog topic is one that millions of Australians (and billions around the world) can relate to. Have you ever had a headache? We’d be surprised if you said no, because a headache is one of the most common symptoms experienced by our species. Nearly everyone at some point in their life experiences a headache
Jaw pain - TMJ dysfunction
Babies - Hip Dysplasia
What to expect at your initial consult.
Dr. Shivawn Dance, Osteopath
Ishanthi Perrera, Office Manager
Osteopathy myth buster
As osteopaths, part of our job is to promote osteopathy to the masses. We do a lot of this by word of mouth, and we rely on our patients to also spread the word after they’ve received a successful treatment here at Northcote Osteopathy. We and other osteopathic clinics also make use of the internet to help market and advertise our services. Despite all of our efforts, common misconceptions exist about osteopathy. We'd like to take this opportunity to debunk some of these myths now!
Sports injury: Lateral ankle sprain (rolled ankle)
How many of us have rolled our ankle and damaged a ligament at some point in our life?! The answer is many of us. Approximately 2 million ankle ‘sprains’ (the word used to describe a ligament that has been over-stretched or torn) occur in the US every year alone, which gives you an idea of how many happen worldwide!
Sports Injury: Gluteal tendinopathy
Are you experiencing hip pain? There are a few structures in and around the hip that can lead to pain felt at the very outer aspect of it. Problems in the low back, the hip joint itself, and soft tissues that surround the joint can all be viable culprits. Let us explain in our latest injury blog about gluteal tendinopathy.
