Why You Should See a Pain-Focused Osteopath for Chronic Pain
🧠 Living with Chronic Pain? You’re Not Alone.
Chronic pain isn’t just a physical issue—it affects every part of your life. Whether it’s persistent back pain, ongoing migraines, or post-surgical discomfort, long-term pain can interfere with sleep, movement, mental health, and overall wellbeing.
Many treatments offer short-term relief. But if you’re looking for long-lasting results, you might benefit from seeing a pain-focused osteopath.
👩⚕️ What Is a Pain-Focused Osteopath?
A pain-focused osteopath is a practitioner who combines traditional osteopathy with modern pain science. These professionals understand the complex nature of chronic pain—how it’s influenced by the body, the nervous system, and even the mind.
At Chadstone Region Osteopathy, our pain-focused practitioners go beyond treating symptoms. We help you understand your pain, address its root causes, and support long-term recovery through evidence-based care.
💼 Meet Our Chronic Pain Osteopaths
Claire Richardson – Director & Advanced Practice Pain Management Osteopath
Claire is one of only five osteopaths in Australia awarded the title of Advanced Practice Pain Management Osteopath. With additional qualifications in Pain Science and years of clinical experience, Claire leads the way in chronic pain management.
Her approach blends:
Osteopathic manual therapy
Pain education
Exercise and rehabilitation
Neurological re-training
Kieren Jamieson – Osteopath & Pain Management Specialist (In Training)
Kieren is currently completing the Master of Pain Medicine at the University of Sydney. He also runs the RMIT University Chronic Pain Clinic, where he works with complex cases and collaborates across disciplines.
With a background in elite sports, Kieren brings a unique perspective on injury recovery and the psychological components of pain.
🔍 Why See a Pain-Focused Osteopath?
Pain-focused osteopaths are specially trained to manage conditions such as:
Chronic back or neck pain
Migraines and tension headaches
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis and joint degeneration
Postural and work-related pain
Persistent pain following surgery or injury
You’ll benefit from a holistic, tailored approach that may include:
Hands-on treatment
Clinical Pilates and exercise rehab
Education around pain science
Lifestyle and movement strategies
Collaboration with other health professionals
🌿 The Chadstone Region Osteopathy Difference
With clinics in Oakleigh and Carnegie, we’ve built a reputation in Melbourne’s south-east for excellence in chronic pain care. We combine technical expertise with compassionate, person-centred support.
“We don’t just treat the pain—we treat the person experiencing it.”
— Claire Richardson
📅 Book Your Chronic Pain Consultation
If you’ve been living with pain for months—or even years—it’s time to explore a better path forward.
📍 Visit us in Oakleigh or Carnegie
🌐 Book Online Today
📞 Or call us to learn more about how we can help
