health

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Osteopathy for Neck Pain

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Osteopathy for Neck Pain

Did you know that approximately 1 in 3 adults experience neck pain at least once a year? It’s not surprising that it is a common reason that our patients come into Holistic Hands Osteopathy seeking osteopathic treatment. Research shows that neck pain is more persistent in people who have experienced back pain. As osteos who regularly treat patients with neck and back pain, we’ll share some simple steps to follow to reduce the risk of strain in your daily life. Read on to find out about the types of neck pain, and how osteopathic treatment could help.

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Injury blog: Spondylolisthesis

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Injury blog: Spondylolisthesis

Hello readers! Our blog this month focuses on a spinal condition that in the sports world most commonly affects cricketers and gymnasts, but in reality, can affect anyone! The condition is known as spondylolisthesis (pronounced ‘spon-di-lo-lice-thee-sis’) and most commonly affects the lowest segments of the lower spine region.

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Injury blog: Winging of the shoulder blades

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Injury blog: Winging of the shoulder blades

Hey everyone! We hope you are keeping well. We’re carrying on with life as close to normal as possible, so here is your monthly reading material. Perfect time for a tea or coffee we say! This month we’re taking a close look at the shoulder, specifically a condition that affects the shoulder blade. Do you have, or have you ever seen someone whose shoulder blades stick out on their back and look a little bit like wings? This condition is aptly named ‘winging’ of the shoulder blades. Read on to find out more!

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Bracing: when it is helpful and when it isn’t

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Bracing: when it is helpful and when it isn’t

A very common question we get asked at Holistic Hands Osteopathy is “Do I need to wear a brace to help with my injury?” Well this is very much a ‘depends’ sort of answer. It depends on the injury, where along the injury process you are and your personal circumstances.

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Vertigo: symptoms and treatment

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Vertigo: symptoms and treatment

Welcome back readers! This month we are switching focus to the head, and specifically a condition which causes a person to feel dizzy. We welcome you to the world of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). In simple terms, a non-serious sudden attack of dizziness brought on by a change in head position.

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Injury blog: Student’s elbow

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Injury blog: Student’s elbow

This month's blog is about a common elbow injury. Ever heard of student’s elbow? “But I’m not a student!” we hear you say. Well you don’t have to be to fall victim to this condition. Students elbow, or ‘Olecranon Bursitis’ is a condition where a small sack of tissue over the tip of your elbow becomes inflamed and swollen. Read on to find out all about it!

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Exercises to try in the New Year

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Exercises to try in the New Year

We know many of you will be entering 2020 with the goal of getting fit and we salute you. It is never too late to do more for your health and there is no better time than a new year to make a fresh start. As part of your osteopathic treatment, we offer advice on how you can use exercise to better yourself, so we thought a short blog on different exercises you could try this new year would be a worthwhile read. Now go and get your gym gear out, you’re going to need it!

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Healthy Habits for 2020

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Healthy Habits for 2020

Hello to our readers and a very Happy New Year to you all! We trust you have had a jolly good break over the holiday season. We’re getting straight into it this month. January… as your trusty go-to health advisors, we’re here to give you some tips on making 2020 a healthy year. Please read on for your healthy habit manual.

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Staying healthy this Christmas

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Staying healthy this Christmas

Christmas is finally here! This month we’re giving you some awesome tips on keeping yourself healthy over the Christmas period. We all know how easy it is to eat and drink too much and move too little when the treats come a’ calling! Try some of these handy hints when you find yourself overindulging this silly season:

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Injury blog: Shoulder impingement

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Injury blog: Shoulder impingement

Suffering from shoulder pain? Lucky for you that our December blog is all about shoulder pain… We’re good like that! As osteopaths, shoulder pain is up there as one of the most common complaints we treat, after lower back and neck pain. Read on to find out more about a common shoulder complaint: Shoulder (Subacromial) Impingement.

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Safety at work

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Safety at work

Work is a big part of most people’s lives and is often a significant contributing factor to their pain. This month we’re giving advice on two key areas to ensure you are looking after yourself at work, so you can avoid injury and keep food on the table. All in the name of ‘National Safe Work Month’! Read on to ensure you are giving yourself the best possible chance of staying injury-free at work.

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Osteoarthritis: aging and your body

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Osteoarthritis: aging and your body

This month we are turning our focus to the elderly - an ever-growing population. In a clinical setting, us Osteos see our fair share of older patients, and a common degenerative condition affecting the elderly population is osteoarthritis (OA). This most commonly affects the joints in the hips, knees and spine - particularly those of the neck and lower back. Read on to find out what OA is, what you may experience and what to do if you think you have it.

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Pain from within - Why pain isn’t always simply a strain or sprain

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Pain from within - Why pain isn’t always simply a strain or sprain

Did you know that you don’t always have to strain a muscle or sprain a ligament in order to feel pain? It could be coming from within. Let us explain to you how your organs may actually be responsible for the pain you are experiencing. Read on to find out more…

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Why your Osteo wants you to sleep

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Why your Osteo wants you to sleep

Did you know that sleep is good for you? You might be thinking well that’s obvious isn’t it? However, you might be surprised to hear that nearly 10% of the Australian adult population (that’s over 1.5 million people) suffer from some form of sleep disorder and are living with consistent, insufficient levels of sleep. Read to find out just how important sleep is…