There may be half a million people, right now, in Australia with undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Australia posted some startling figures during Diabetes awareness week last month. Now for those of you who don’t know much about Type 2 diabetes, this may not be a concerning figure. However, it’s important for everyone to understand […] The post Undiagnosed Diabetes? appeared first on East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic ..read more

Osteopathic treatment aims to maximise your body’s ability to change and support you and your baby with minimum pain and discomfort. Over my many years in practice, one question that I have often been asked is ‘Can osteopathy help during pregnancy?’ The simple answer to the question is ‘yes’ but I will try to explain […] The post Osteopathy and Pregnancy – How Osteopathy can play a role appeared first on East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic ..read more

Also known as L-ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is an essential vitamin used every day for growth and repair of tissues, it helps to form connective tissue which is needed in all areas of the body from bone, cartilage, to teeth and organs; and also helps in wound healing processes. This is why we all need […] The post Why we all need Vitamin C appeared first on East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic ..read more

Dry needling and Myofascial cupping are effective adjunct therapies in the treatment of musculoskeletal complaints. The application of both Dry needling and Myofascial cupping require further training, and can be useful in complementing manual “hands on” therapy you receive from your Osteopath. What is Dry Needling? Dry needling involves thin needles gently inserted into the […] The post Dry Needling and Myofascial Cupping appeared first on East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic ..read more

We often get asked “What is osteopathy?” and “How does it differ to other manual therapies?” There are 3 main tenets that underpin the philosophy of osteopathy and form the basis of everything we do: 1) The body is a unit. Osteopaths treat the entire person and believe that the mind, body and spirit must […] The post The Philosophy of Osteopathy appeared first on East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic ..read more

Anatomy of the Ankle The main movement of the ankle is bending the foot upwards and downwards, and there are a number of small bones in the foot that also allow slight rotation and twisting of the foot. There are a large number of ligaments in the ankle that support and stabilise the joints. The […] The post What to expect after an Ankle Sprain appeared first on East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic ..read more

As winter sports begin, so does the potential risk of associated injuries. Sports that require sprinting, kicking, acceleration and change of direction have an increased risk of participants developing soft tissue injuries, specifically hamstring injuries. What causes hamstring injuries? Hamstring injuries are most commonly caused through activities requiring high acceleration and stretching. Approximately 70% of […] The post Hamstring Injuries appeared first on East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic ..read more

For the majority of the population, driving is an essential part of everyday life. Quite often it is something we don’t even think about, we simply get in the car to get to where we are going and don’t think twice. When people lose the ability to drive, whether it is due to age, injury […] The post Stay Fit for Driving appeared first on East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic ..read more

How can foam rolling help me? The foam roller is a self-myofascial tool which helps to release tight muscles and decrease tension in connective tissue known as fascia. This is a great way for you to improve flexibility and decrease soreness all over the body after exercise. But how does it work? Specifically it does […] The post Foam rolling: how can it help with stretching and injury prevention? appeared first on East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic ..read more

Many people who have been to an Osteopath may have been told to “keep hydrated/drink water” at the conclusion of the treatment. For many, it’s a very simple piece of advice, however why is it so important? Well, water forms on average 60% of the human body. Water lubricates joints, aids digestion, regulates body temperature […] The post Are we drinking enough water? appeared first on East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic ..read more