What pain relief is right for you? Osteopaths in Oakleigh South give a brief overview
Pain has been a huge topic for discussion for a long time now. Nearly everyone feels it (I say ‘nearly’ because there is actually a very small minority of people with a special condition that does not allow them to
What is Remedial Massage? – Oakleigh Massage therapist Alana delves in deep!
To finalise our 'what is' series, today's blog is all about Remedial Massage! Our experienced therapist Alana Shaw delves a little deeper! What is Remedial Massage? Remedial Massage therapy is exactly that, massage! Its main practice is the kneading or manipulating of
Myofascial Release – What is it and why do Osteopaths use it to release fascia?
You may have heard of a technique called Myofascial Release, a technique used by practitioners at Holistic Bodyworks in South Oakleigh to release fascia. This blog will educate you a bit further about what fascia is and how it is
Acute or Chronic pain – What is the difference and how can Osteopaths help?
What is pain? To appreciate the difference between Acute or Chronic pain, you must firstly understand what pain is. All pain is individual. It can feel sharp or gnawing or burning. It can feel small or niggly or the worst pain you
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
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,
Fisiocrem
FISIOCREM - Why we love using it! What is it? Fisiocrem solugel is a massage cream that we typically use at the clinic during treatment and often recommend as a form of aftercare. The active ingredients that make up Fisiocrem are all natural plant
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