Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a widely recognised modern day manual therapy. Treatment techniques have been devised to address musculoskeletal and associated functional disorders of the body. Patients visit us for immediate and ongoing relief of back pain, headaches and joint injuries (scroll down for more ailments).
What makes us different?
Osteopaths are primary care practitioners and take time to identify and assess all your problem areas. Patients are treated with an array of gentle hands-on techniques such as massage and manipulation that have been developed since the late 1800s.
We are commonly referred to as holistic therapists because we look at the bigger picture and address those factors that may have led to the original injury.
Osteopathic medicine is a 5 year university course that emphasises a modern evidence-based approach to musculoskeletal issues such as back, neck and shoulder pain.
More on osteopathy
Osteopathy works on the principle that structure governs function. Treatment reduces the effect of pain and excessive load on the body, improves mobility and enhances recovery times.
Treatment techniques are designed to bring balance to the whole body.
Treatments
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Early intervention and identification of the underlying cause of your back issue improves mobility, speeds up recovery time and ensures that it doesn't happen again.
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Osteopathic treatment is excellent for releasing tight muscles and joint stiffness. These symptoms and signs are commonly implicated in neck and shoulder pain.
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Most sciatic-type problems are due to structures in your lower back or hip referring pain down your leg. Having an understanding of the underlying cause of sciatic-type pain is the first step towards resolution.
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Practitioners at East St Kilda Sports & Spinal are renowned for fixing headaches and migraines through gentle osteopathic treatment.
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East St Kilda Sports & Spinal clinic welcomes all TAC, DVA and WorkCover patients.
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Regular osteopathic treatment helps your body adjust to changing demands that a growing baby places on your body.
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Osteopathic treatment can reduce pain and help slow the progression of an arthritic joint, while returning you to activities you enjoy.
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An injury due to repetitive work will keep returning unless cycle of pain and inflammation is broken and its cause is addressed.
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Regular Osteopathic treatment can have you feeling your best at work, sport or recreational activities, and help you avoid being held back by injury and pain.
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Osteos at East St Kilda Sports & Spinal have a special interest in sports and a unique style of treatment. We deal with muscle tears, ligament sprains and overuse injuries.
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Osgood schlatter's, Perthes, scoliosis and joint aches and pains are common problems that osteopaths deal with.
Osteopaths at East St Kilda Sports & Spinal specialise in massage, manipulation, stretching, rehabilitation and postural/lifestyle advice. See how we can help your pain or injury.
What to expect on your first visit
Full medical history and thorough examination
Explanation of your injury (diagnosis)
Gentle but effective treatment using hands-on techniques
Management strategy including how long your injury will take to get better
Osteopaths boast the largest variety of techniques out of any manual therapy and can include:
Massage (soft tissue therapy)
Joint manipulation
Stretching
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
Articulation
Trigger point therapy
Counterstrain techniques