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Clinical Pilates on reformer with Osteopath

What is Clinical Pilates?

Pilates is a set of exercises originally invented by physical trainer Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. The Pilates repertoire has changed over time, and the updated modernised set of exercises have become popular in class settings for their focus on building strength and balance in a supported environment.

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Want to take up Swimming? Read this first!

If you’re someone who once found solace and joy in the waters but has taken a hiatus from swimming, it’s time to dust off that swimsuit and dive back in. Resuming swimming as a form of exercise offers a fantastic way to rekindle your love for the water while providing a full-body workout. Here’s a guide tailored for those familiar with swimming but looking to make a splash after a prolonged break, emphasizing injury prevention and gradual fitness building.

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Free Migraine Seminar

Osteopath Dr Claire Richardson is hosting a free seminar explaining some of the causes, triggers and treatments for migraines – join us in person or online.

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Migraines – Cause and Treatment

The word “Migraine” is used fairly loosely when describing a severe headache, however there are differences between headache (which can be severe) and migraine.
The word “headache” is a description of pain in the head, which can be caused by many different things, usually innocuous. Headache does not indicate the cause of the pain and thus, is not a diagnosis in and of itself. Not all severe headaches are a migraine, and not all migraines cause severe headache!

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Rib Sprains

Rib sprains, as mild as they may sound, can actually be quite painful and disconcerting, and usually present as a sharp, localised pain on one side of the spine that is worse with movement and can also sometimes aggravated by deep breathing, coughing or sneezing.

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Hip pain – diagnosis and management

At Chadstone Region Osteo, we commonly see patients complaining of pain around their hip region.

Our hip joints are the biggest joint in our body, and carry a significant portion of our body weight. They are required for most of the movement that humans need to do (walking, bending, lifting, toileting etc).

The joint itself (the bone and cartilage) is commonly a source of pain, however there are other tissues in the area which can also become irritated or injured, such as ligaments, tendons, labrum and bursae.

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Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury

The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is located on the ulna (little finger) side of the wrist. It is triangular in shape and is made up of several ligaments and cartilage that help support the wrist. It acts as a shock absorber and stabilizer for the wrist bones during twisting movements.

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Shingles

Shingles is a viral infection that is caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. It causes a painful blistering rash that may be seen as a stripe or belt-like pattern along one side of the body or face. 

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How to help acute injuries?

We all got taught RICE, that is to rest, ice, compress and elevate. With new research RICE has now been slowly changing to POLICE. This is for any sporting injuries, falls, car accidents or accidents at home, to provide quick care when an ambulance is not needed.

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