Shin Splints Symptoms – Osteopaths can diagnose, treat and rehabilitate
Following on from our blog on Plantar Fasciitis https://www.holisticbodyworks.com.au/2018/09/24/plantar-fasciitis/, another common complaint encountered by runners is Shin Splints! So what is Shin Splints? Shin splints, more formally known as Tibial Stress Syndrome refers to pain felt along the shin bone anywhere between the
Piriformis Syndrome – What is it and how can Myotherapy and massage help relieve the symptoms?
What is Piriformis Syndrome? Quite literally, a pain in the butt! To better understand Piriformis Syndrome firstly you need to know about the Piriformis muscle. What is the Piriformis? Your Piriformis muscle is a small muscle that lies deep to your gluteal muscles
Posture – How do high heels affect it and how can Osteopathy help?
Footy Season is finally over, bringing us into the Spring Racing Season. High heels will be a necessity for those wanting to make a statement. Those familiar with Fashions on the Fields are probably also familiar with toddling home on
Running Shoes – Osteopath Dr. Naylor can help you choose the right shoe
Running Shoes? Cross Trainers? Netball Shoes? What is best suited? Our very own Osteopath Dr. Rebecca Naylor has many years experience of fitting the right shoe to the right foot, working at Athlete's foot while she was studying Osteopathy. Here is
Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot complaint treated by Osteopaths
Spring time is great for getting more active, but increasing your activity quickly can result in overuse injuries such as Plantar Fasciitis. Read this blog to find out more! What is the Plantar Fascia? The plantar Fascia is a thick connective band of
Knee Pain – What causes it and how Osteopathy, Myotherapy and Massage can help
What causes Knee Pain? With Summer around the corner, everyone from beginners to long distance runners should now be well into their training regime to get their bodies ready for the summer season. If this is you, and you've increased your
Tingling – Oakleigh Osteopath explains why we feel numbness and tingling
Ever knocked your funny bone and the pain in your elbow is accompanied by some internal frustration and tingling down to your pinky finger? Or you found yourself sitting on the floor for the first time since probably primary school and,
Calf Strains
Following on from our Blog about stretching out the calf, lets learn about a common injury to the calf, the Calf Strain! The calf muscle is the muscle in the back of your lower leg and consists of a group of
Hamstring Strain
With the Commonwealth Games having just finished up in the Gold Coast, a lot of us have watched the athletics track teams and witnessed the hamstring strains that occurred. This blog will give you some more information about the hamstring
Foam Rolling Quads!
Part 5 -Foam Rolling Quads! This edition of the Foam Rolling Series, Foam Rolling Quads is for all our active patients out there, including our walkers, runners and gardeners! We hope you’re all enjoying the last of the summer sunshine. Well done