Osteopathy is a type of manual medicine that focuses on the musculoskeletal system of the body. It is based on an approach where we believe the body operates as one functional unit and all the systems of the body (such as muscles, bones, connective tissues, joints, immune system, nerves etc) should be in balance to maintain normal function.

Osteopaths also believe in the ability for the body to heal itself. Sometimes this process is slowed or stalled and just requires a push in the right direction. Hence osteopaths are required to detect any change in the body, not just where the pain is, to help restore equilibrium and homeostasis.

Osteopaths also offer personal advice on stretching or strengthening exercises, correct lifting postures, ergonomics, diet, posture and stress management.


Common complaints an osteopath can assist you with:

- back pain middle back to lower back pain including rib pain, disc bulges, joint restrictions, muscle spasms

- neck pain acute wry neck, chronic neck muscle strains, pulling and tightness in the neck

- headaches/ migraines commonly caused by back and neck problems, jaw and skull problems, sinus pain

- shoulder pain rotator cuff, strained muscles and ligaments, weakness

- elbow and wrist pain golfer and tennis elbow, sprained wrist

- hip pain clicking/ snapping hip, front hip pain, buttock pain, “sciatica”

- knee and ankle pain joint sprains, muscle strains

- muscle pain spasms, tightness

- sports injuries acute injuries, chronic injuries, rehabilitation with exercises and strengthening

- pre and post pregnancy related pains back and pelvic pain. Pilates to strengthen the abdominal and pelvic regions

- children ranging from newborns through to infants. Help with the relief of reflux/ vomiting, colic, unsettled, sore neck/ back, forceps or traumatic deliveries.

- Victorian work cover and TAC related injuries