All About Hernias
If your body has ever tried to play a game of "hide and seek" with your intestines, you might have a hernia. While it’s not the most fun surprise, the good news is that help is available. Call The Osteopath…
All About Muscle Strains
Ever felt a sudden sharp pain whilst exercising or lifting something heavy? Maybe accompanied by a popping or snapping sound? You might have experienced a muscle strain. Also known as a muscle tear, a strain occurs when muscle fibres are…
Shin Splints
Feeling a bit betrayed by your legs lately? If your shins have been aching and complaining after your workouts, you might be dealing with shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Before you consider swapping your trainers…
Understanding Intercostal Muscle Strain and Osteopathic Management
Do you find yourself wincing when you breathe deeply? Feeling tenderness and pain around your ribs? Have you been doing some heavy lifting, or even heavy coughing lately? You might be dealing with an intercostal muscle strain. If you're experiencing…
Tackling twisted knees
Hey there, fellow footie enthusiasts! So, you were on the pitch weaving through opponents like Messi when you twisted your knee. Now you’re hobbling like you've just discovered your inner penguin. Sound familiar? Or maybe you weren’t on the pitch.…
All About Disc Injuries: An Osteopath’s Perspective
Disc injuries, though often underestimated, can significantly impact quality of life. From gradual wear and tear to severe extrusion or sequestration, the journey of a disc injury encompasses various stages, each presenting its own set of challenges. The osteopaths at…
Understanding Whiplash and Concussion After a Car Accident
Okay, so you’ve just been in a car accident, and the adrenaline rush and shock is starting to fade. You may be experiencing neck pain, stiffness, and perhaps even symptoms of a concussion. It’s time to get yourself checked out…
Subacromial Impingement: An Osteopathic Perspective
Ever had that stubborn shoulder pain that just won't quit? Or found that you simply can’t perform overhead tasks because your shoulder is too weak? Maybe the pain kicks in when you lift your arm to the side? It seems…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This month we’re focusing on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and what the osteopaths at The Osteopath on the Sunshine coast can do to help. We hope it’s of interest to you. But if you need help with any pain or injury,…
Medial Ankle Sprain
When your foot rolled it stretched or even tore the ligaments holding your ankle together. A medial ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments on the inside of the ankle. (Ligaments, by the way, are tough bands of tissue…