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Read more about the article Dry Needling for Pain: Latest Evidence & Safety
Dry needling performed by an osteopath to aid neck pain

Dry Needling for Pain: Latest Evidence & Safety

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.

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Read more about the article Catch Injuries Before They Strike: The Power of Movement Screening in Physiotherapy and Osteopathy
Functional Movement Screening with supervision and assessment

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

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.

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Read more about the article Beyond the Gym: Why Understanding Neural Sensitisation Changes Everything About Lower Back Pain
lower back pain caused by sensatisation

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

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.

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Read more about the article Nurses Back Pain Relief: Common Injuries and Prevention
Nurses Back Pain Relief: Common Injuries and Prevention - Chadstone Region Osteopathy (Carnegie Osteopathy & Oakleigh Osteopathy)

Nurses Back Pain Relief: Common Injuries and Prevention

9088 0793 Monday - Saturday New patients welcome Book Online Looking After Those Who Look After Us: Why Nurses Deserve Support Too Every day, nurses show up for others. They…

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Read more about the article Managing Holiday Pain: Gentle, Science-Backed Strategies
Managing Holiday Pain: Gentle, Science-Backed Strategies

Managing Holiday Pain: Gentle, Science-Backed Strategies

The festive season can be joyful — but it can also leave your body tense, your mind overwhelmed, and pain flaring up. This blog shares gentle, science-backed strategies to help you manage holiday pain, move more comfortably, stay hydrated, and support your nervous system. Practical tips on micro-movement, mindful pauses, and simple self-care will help you feel calmer, more energised, and enjoy the holidays with greater ease.

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Read more about the article Moving away from bursitis, impingement and rotator cuff tears
Shoulder Pain - Osteopathic Assessment & Treatment

Moving away from bursitis, impingement and rotator cuff tears

The way we understand and talk about shoulder pain is changing. Traditional labels like “rotator cuff tear,” “subacromial impingement,” and “bursitis” are being questioned in light of new research showing they often don’t reflect the real cause of pain—or lead to better outcomes. In this blog, we explore why these terms are falling out of favour, the risks of over-relying on imaging, and how more functional, person-centred language is shaping modern shoulder pain management. Whether you're a clinician or someone experiencing shoulder issues, these insights could change the way you view recovery.

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Read more about the article Understanding the Symptoms of Central Sensitisation: Is Your Nervous System Stuck on High Alert?
Central Sensitisation Symptoms Explained

Understanding the Symptoms of Central Sensitisation: Is Your Nervous System Stuck on High Alert?

Central sensitisation occurs when the nervous system becomes hypersensitive, causing pain to feel more intense and persistent—even without clear injury. It can also affect mood, sleep, digestion, and more. Learn how this “high alert” state develops, and how pain-informed osteopathy can help calm and retrain the nervous system for lasting relief.

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Read more about the article Book an Osteopathy Appointment in Oakleigh or Carnegie
Osteopathy near me- Oakleigh & Carnegie clinics at Chadstone Region Osteopathy

Book an Osteopathy Appointment in Oakleigh or Carnegie

Looking to book an osteopath appointment near Chadstone, Oakleigh, or Carnegie? Discover how easy it is to schedule your visit, what to expect during your first session, and how our experienced osteopaths can help with pain relief and improved movement.

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