It’s school holidays after a veeeerry long term here in Victoria. I’ve heard from mums and dads in both of our clinics that their kids are exhausted – with Easter being so late, the term dragged on for a couple of more weeks than usual. Whilst the kids will likely spend this week hibernating and... Read More

Easter is upon us!  Whilst Easter, for those who celebrate, is a time of family, it’s also a time of food – yummy, indulgent, food.  Easter eggs, hot cross buns, lamb roasts, fish and chips are all often on the menu over the weekend. Families, especially those with small children, can often end up with... Read More

Are you training for a marathon, fun run, long walk or other event? Are you worried that you’re harboring niggles, or concerned that your body won’t hold up? Maybe you’re suffering from Maranoia! If you live in Melbourne, we have a big weekend coming up for the weekend warriors! This weekend is OXFAM TRAIL WALKER 100KM... Read More

AFL football is a high impact sport full of bursts of intense acceleration, changes of direction, jumping, landing, over a long period of time. These forces invariably take a toll on the body, with almost every footy player suffering from some sort of injury over the season – anything from a ‘niggle’, corkies, sprains and... Read More

I am a lot of things. “Social media influencer” is not one of them.   Apologies for the amateurish picture that looks more like a dog’s breakfast than a human’s, but I can assure you it was delicious!   Lemony smashed peas on toast with Labneh – easy, yummy and full of protein, folate, magnesium... Read More

There’s no definitive answer for that, but one of the most commonly prescribed exercises to help with low back pain are: squats! Why are squats good for us? Squats are used primarily to build strength through the muscles in the hips.The idea is that by being stronger in the hips, it reduces the workload for... Read More

“I have pain. Will gardening/running/lifting things above my head/cleaning the house flare me up?” 🏃‍♂️🙆‍♀️💃🏋️‍♀️ —- Why there’s often no black or white answer. —- I’ve been treating a lovely lady of late for some grumpy neck pain. A few years ago, she had an episode of severe pain which had associated neurological symptoms – weakness... Read More

The latest addition to our team of Osteopaths in Oakleigh is Dr Ainslie Morris! Ainslie is interested in helping all different types of people get back to moving pain free and living their best life. She aims to develop a plan with her clients to get them to reach their goals through education, exercising and empowering... Read More

Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the soft tissue on the underside of the foot (the plantar fascia). Pain is usually felt close to the underside of the heel, or in the arch of the foot. Pain can be worse upon waking up and sore for the first few steps after getting out of... Read More

What is Plantar Fasciitis? By Shaun Richardson, Osteopath. Plantar fasciitis is pain felt at the bottom of the heel or through the arch of the foot. It is usually felt on the first step out of bed in the morning or when walking again after inactivity. However, plantar fasciitis pain can eventually be felt any time... Read More