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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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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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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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Carpal Tunnel: Symptoms and treatment

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Carpal Tunnel: Symptoms and treatment

Do you experience tingling into the hand and wrist pain in the night and also during the day when at work? You may be experiencing symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Read on to find out all about about it!

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Find the Balance: Upper Crossed Syndrome

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Find the Balance: Upper Crossed Syndrome

This month we’re focusing some attention on postural balance throughout the body. It’s the 21st Century, and our lives are filled with lots of weird and wonderful technology, such as TVs, laptops, computers and mobile phones, just to name a few. Over prolonged periods, this can wreak havoc on our bodies, altering our posture, and placing undue strain on our muscles and joints. One common condition that might come out of this said lifestyle is Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). Read on… (Please sit with a good posture to read!)

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Are you 1 in 6 Aussies complaining of this condition?

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Are you 1 in 6 Aussies complaining of this condition?

It is estimated that 1 in 6 Aussies will experience back pain each year – making it quite a common condition to see in practice! With experience I’ve gained in practice, I have prepared some of my top tips to help with managing back pain should it arise.