Living with pain can be difficult; for some, it is debilitating and can drastically impair a person’s quality of life. Many people have not heard of Osteopathy and the benefits it can provide in the reduction and management of pain. At Hunter Osteopathy, our mission is to help you get back to your best health by providing tailored Osteopathic treatments designed around you. Our team of osteopathic practitioners are highly skilled, qualified and personally invested in helping you recover. The first step is to start a conversation with one of our friendly team members.
An osteopath is an allied health practitioner focused on the neuro-musculoskeletal system. University trained in anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis and therapy; an Osteopath is qualified to diagnose and treat a range of physical conditions using a range of non-invasive techniques. These techniques may include massage, stretching, manual adjustments of the skeletal system, dry needling and trigger point therapy. An osteopath's service will often extend beyond treatment, assessing various factors that may lead to pain, providing preventative strategies to help people get back to their best health efficiently and effectively.
What makes osteopathy so special, is that your treatment is designed around you. An Osteopath will adjust their treatment based on a range of factors including age, physical health, activity levels, pre-existing conditions and lifestyle. At Hunter Osteopathy, we will take the time to get to know you and understand your individual circumstance in preparing a strategy to help you get back to your best health.
At Hunter Osteopathy, we take a holistic approach to help you reduce, manage and eliminate pain. We pride ourselves on clear and concise communication in a language that everyone can understand. We take the time to help our clients understand the causes, diagnosis, intervention and management of their pain.
When it comes to treatments, we take a hands-on approach. Our friendly team provide manual therapies to decrease pain, increase mobility and improve function.
Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain
Be it a lifting injury or sitting too long, neck, back and shoulder pain happens. According to the Australian Bureau of statistics 70-90 percent of Australians will experience some form of back pain. Your osteopath will assess you and help give an understanding as to whether it is a mild
strain or something more serious. We will help you understand if it is something that will get better on its own, need short or longer term management, or need referral to another health specialist.
Headaches and Migraines
There are many causes of headaches, from migraines to cervicogenic (coming from the neck). They can be affected by posture, hormones, diet, blood pressure, or environmental factors just to name a few. An osteopath may be able to help determine your type of headache and assist in the management of your symptoms by giving advice, providing manual therapy and giving exercises.
Sporting Injuries
At Hunter Osteopathy we love sport and activity. Unfortunately injuries happen. Whether it be a weekend warrior returning to under 35’s soccer for the first time in 15 years, a growing future star, or an elite athlete. Strains and overuse injuries can be very frustrating. We assess and can help manage your injuries to get you back to activity as soon as possible. We can prescribe the appropriate exercises you need to aid your recovery.
Pregnancy Care
Pregnancy can put a high demand on the body's muscles, ligaments and joints as it copes with the natural changes that occur during your term. Our osteopaths can assist in the management of pains and restrictions associated with pregnancy to allow you to best enjoy your experience and prepare you for your special day. Post labour, our osteopaths may be able to assist with musculoskeletal pains associated with feeding and caring for your new baby.
Sciatica
Sciatica is the term used to describe nerve pain in the lower back and leg caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. However, not all pain in the back and leg is sciatica. Our osteopaths will assess and give you the advice and treatment needed to give you the best outcome.
Muscle Strain and Spasms
Muscle strain occurs when a muscle is overstretched or torn. The resulting inflammation and increased neural sensitivity can cause the muscles to spasm and can be very debilitating. Thankfully, most muscle strains are only acute for a short time and ease once the body starts to move again. Your osteopath will assess and assist with the management of your strain to get you back moving and feeling better as soon as possible. Should the strain look serious, we may refer you for further imaging or possible specialist opinion.
Sprain and Strain
Our body is designed to move. We can move well due to all the various joints in our body. Our joints however, can be a common cause for pain. They rely on the surrounding ligaments and muscles to move and give support. Excessive stress on a joint can cause muscle strain and sprain to the surrounding ligaments. If this injury is acute you may have swelling, redness, heat and pain. When the stress is chronic, degenerative changes may start to occur. Examination usually includes inspection, palpation of the bone and surrounding tissue, and
appropriate testing of the joint range and muscle strength. Your osteopath will then advise you as the best course of treatment and come up with a plan to best manage your pain.
Pain and Stiffness
We don’t say “move well, feel great” for nothing. At Hunter Osteopathy we understand that pain and stiffness can get you down. Stiffness can be normal after periods of heavy activity and exercise. It may also be as a result of periods of inactivity or associated with a chronic condition. Our osteopaths can help manage restrictions that you may have and get you moving and as well as can be.
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11 Bourke Street,
Maitland, NSW 2320
Tel: 02 4934 1420
Fax: 02 4933 9445
Mon–Fri: By Appointment Only
2/104 George Street,
Singleton, NSW 2330
Tel: 02 4934 1420
Fax: 02 4933 9445
Mon–Fri: By Appointment Only
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