Osteopathy Blog
Healing Through Movement and Care
Osteopathy Blog
Healing Through Movement and Care
Articles on osteopathy, recovery, paediatric care and movement-based health; plus research, insights, and more. Written by our team on the Gold Coast to inform, empower and support your next step.
Is My Back Out?
This article explores the concept of being "out of alignment" in the body, addressing common misconceptions about spinal symmetry. It explains how natural imbalances in posture and movement occur, and how osteopathy focuses on supporting the nervous system to improve pain, posture, and function.
Osteopaths – Body Whisperers
This article explains how osteopaths use either a "Direct" or "Indirect" approach to reduce pain and improve movement, depending on the patient’s condition. The approach is tailored to each individual’s needs, considering factors like pain intensity, stress, and overall health.
Osteopaths are Not Magicians or Miracle Workers?
This article discusses how osteopaths assist the body in healing, emphasizing that treatment effectiveness depends on factors like the nature and duration of the problem, general health, and lifestyle. The number of treatments needed varies, and lifestyle changes may be required to support recovery.
Are All the Members of Your Body’s ‘Team’ Working Together?
This article compares the body to a team, where each part has a specific role. When one part becomes dysfunctional, others take on extra load, potentially leading to pain and injury. Osteopaths help by addressing both the painful and non-painful areas to restore balance and function.
Why Am I in Pain?
This article highlights how pain is influenced by personal experiences and emotional states, with different people responding to pain in unique ways. It emphasizes that pain is a natural protective mechanism, helping to warn against injury and promote healing.
Massage Before Manipulation
This article explains that osteopathic treatments are tailored to each individual, with a range of techniques available, from joint manipulation to massage and myofascial work. Depending on the patient's needs, the osteopath chooses the most appropriate approach to offer effective, personalized care.
