22 May 2026 - Chadstone Region Osteopathy

Dry needling performed by an osteopath to aid neck pain

Dry Needling for Pain: Latest Evidence & Safety

Post author:Chadstone Region Osteopathy
Post published:22 May 2026
Post category:Uncategorised

If you’ve ever experienced tight, painful muscles that don’t seem to respond to stretching or massage, you’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from musculoskeletal pain each year, and many are turning to a technique called dry needling as part of their treatment plan. But what exactly is dry needling, and does it really work? Let’s explore what the latest research reveals about this increasingly popular therapy.

Functional Movement Screening with supervision and assessment

Catch Injuries Before They Strike: The Power of Movement Screening in Physiotherapy and Osteopathy

Post author:Chadstone Region Osteopathy
Post published:22 May 2026
Post category:Uncategorised

Movement screening is a systematic evaluation of how your body moves through fundamental patterns—think squatting, lunging, stepping, and twisting. It assesses whether you have adequate strength, stability, flexibility, and coordination to perform these basic movements without compensation or dysfunction.

lower back pain caused by sensatisation

Beyond the Gym: Why Understanding Neural Sensitisation Changes Everything About Lower Back Pain

Post author:Chadstone Region Osteopathy
Post published:22 May 2026
Post category:Uncategorised

You’ve done the exercises. You’ve stretched, you’ve tried to stay active, yet the lower back pain lingers. Your scans came back normal. Your doctor said “nothing structurally wrong,” but you still hurt. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and there’s an emerging science that might finally explain why.