1 in 5 people 45 years old and over are living with persistent pain. Osteopathy is an allied health service that can help to manage and recover from acute and chronic pain. It’s National Pain Week, an initiative lead by Chronic Pain Australia. As Osteopaths, we...
Cranial Osteopathy is a subtle form of treatment, but how does it differ from other styles of Osteopathy? Here we discuss the Cranial Osteopathy treatment offered at Whole Body Health and Wellness. Cranial Osteopathy, also referred to as Biodynamic Cranial Osteopathy, is a subtle form of...
As well as dealing with all the changes that occur to a woman’s body throughout the duration of pregnancy, as many as a quarter to half of new mums can experience further issues involving pain in their wrist and thumb. A condition known as De...
As we endure more time in lockdown and homeschooling, movement becomes more important. Our Osteopath Tanja shares how you can encourage your children to exercise throughout the day. Homeschooling. Love it or hate it, Victorian parents are likely to have a whole term of it. Homeschooling...
With the new school year starting, it is a good time for parents to check the way kids are wearing their backpacks to help avoid any neck/shoulder and lower back issues. It has been estimated that as many as 1 in 3 Victorian school students...
Our passionate osteopaths are here to help, no matter what your lifestyle or current physical needs are. We have seen some gaps in treatments available, particularly for post-partum women, so we have introduced Movement Therapy! We asked one of our Osteos, Jewel, what movement therapy...
Have you ever wondered what Osteopathic Remedial Massage is? Our Osteopath Jewel is here to help us find out! Â An osteopathic remedial massage is a massage that is given by one of our trained osteopaths. Osteopaths asses the whole body looking at your muscles, joints, bones,...
Are you able to run without joint pain and niggles? Are you confident with running and exercise? Do you believe your body can move well? Our Osteopath Nicola is here to help with information on common injuries, how to prevent them and keep your body...
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common forms of heel pain. That occurs when your plantar fascia, becomes irritated and inflamed from overuse. Your plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue that runs from your heel to your toes. When this tissue becomes inflamed, it can...
Birth is a natural part of life, yet it is a process that exerts an immense of amount physical strain on the mother and baby. Just as a mother needs time to recover from a difficult or traumatic birth, so too does the baby. The...