Posts Tagged ‘osteopath’
St George Osteopathy – our story
St George Osteopathy was started in 2012 by Osteopath Eddie Clark aiming to provide people in Kogarah in Sydney South access to the best, highly skilled osteopathic treatment available. We aim to be Sydneys premier osteopathic practice and offer osteopath appointments Monday through to Saturday with highly skilled osteopaths. In 2016 St George Osteopathy was…
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Spring is here: Rediscover your health without pain this spring!
Spring is here. Rediscover your health without pain this spring! A word of warning from our Osteos- We definitely see more injuries as people start their spring exercise routines. When the weather warms up and the winter layers come off, people naturally want to get that body ready for summer, however, starting exercise classes that…
Read MoreWhat to Expect for Your First Appointment with an Osteopath
Are you experiencing pain or discomfort in your body? Seeking alternative and holistic approaches to healthcare? An osteopath might be the answer you’re looking for. Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that focuses on treating musculoskeletal issues and improving overall health. If you’re about to attend your first appointment with an osteopath, you may…
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When do you need to see an Osteopath?
By: Edward Clark One of the most common question we get in our practice is “what is an Osteopath?” Most people out there are unaware of what an Osteopath is – or what we can offer them- until they get stuck in a bind. They then end up in our treatment room by a…
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Ankle Sprains
Written by: Vincent King Did you know that Osteopaths can help with much more than issues of the spine? I continue to be in awe at the way the body will heal given correct management. This is evident in the case of an ankle sprain. If poorly managed, an ankle injury can continue to be…
Read MoreOsteopathic Treatment and Pregnancy – What’s the Difference?
Osteopathy and Pregnancy Osteopaths have a variety of approaches when treating a pregnant woman to help ease symptoms of discomfort. Osteopaths will always look to create balance to allow the body to move freely and without pain. Within the first trimester, many women aren’t showing signs of an obvious baby bump so treatments can continue…
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Chronic Pain and Osteopathy
Did you know 6.9 Million Australians live with musculoskeletal pain? July 22nd to July 28th is National Pain Week. Each year Chronic Pain Australia organises this week to champion the needs of those living in chronic pain. We want to help do something about it. The Osteopaths St George Health spend a lot of time…
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Stiff Back
Stiff back in the morning? Read on – this might save you some pain. Back problems are incredibly common: Estimates from the Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey show about 3.7 million Australians have back problems each year. Somewhere between 70 – 90% of people will suffer from lower back pain at some point…
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Exercising while Pregnant; what you need to know!
It is often said that if you have not exercised before you fall pregnant that it isn’t a good idea to start. New studies published in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have shown that there are generally 7 tips for exercising safely and effectively. They say that “a new study highlights the physical…
Read MoreWomen’s Health and keeping your bones healthy!
As we grow older our body naturally changes. Such changes include our bones and how they develop. Our body is always regenerating itself, but it is important as humans that we help that process by doing the right things with our diet, exercise and lifestyle. A common misunderstanding is that our bones only need calcium to stay…
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So just what is an Osteopath anyway?
I get asked this question all the time, whether it’s from new patients who’ve been recommended to me, people I meet in business or even my friends and family. In Australia, Osteopathy is a registered health care profession, albeit one of the smallest going around. There are only about 2400 of us working across Australia.…
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Why see an Osteopath instead of a Chiro or Physio?
Why you should see an Osteopath instead of a Chiro or a Physio? I’m writing a blog post on this hot topic because we have a real need in the modern healthcare industry for a different approach to many common problems afflicting the wider population. Complex and recurring back and neck pain? Hip pain stopping…
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