Can Osteopaths Help Me During Pregnancy?
The short answer: yes! Pregnancy is a transformative journey which brings both joyful emotion and physical challenges. As your body is adapting to nurture new life, it undergoes significant changes…
Ankle Sprains and Osteopathy
Have you recently injured your ankle? Are you someone who is always ‘rolling their ankle’? Whether it’s a new or a recurring injury, finding the right path to recovery is…
The importance of sleep!
In our fast-paced, modern lives, where deadlines loom large and technology keeps us connected 24/7, the importance of a good night’s sleep often takes a back seat. Even when we…
Understanding shoulder impingement: causes, symptoms, and treatment
Shoulder impingement is a common condition characterised by pain and discomfort in the shoulder joint, particularly during overhead movements. It occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become…
Brain Body Connection in Children
At Bodywell Healthcare some of our paediatric trained osteopaths have completed further education in working with the neurodevelopmental system in children. Some of this further education has focused on the…
Exercise my pain away: Why does my osteopath prescribe me exercises?
As osteopaths we often prescribe exercises and stretches to our patients to partake in outside the treatment room as part of our patients treatment plan. These prescribed exercises are tailored…
Breathe In, Stress Out: Harness the Power of Breathing
In our fast-paced and hectic lives, stress has become a common companion for many. While it’s impossible to eliminate all sources of stress, we can certainly manage and reduce its…
Heat vs Ice – Which should you choose to use?
Here at Bodywell, we are often asked by clients whether they should use a heat pack or a cold pack to manage their pain. The use of both heat and…
Why having a good bra can support you in more ways than one!
Alright, hear us out. We know that sometimes good bras can be *pricey* but wearing a bra that fits properly is essential for the correct support no matter what situation…
Is walking good for lower back pain?
Lower back pain is a common condition that affects many people, and finding relief can be a challenge. While rest and pain medications can be helpful, many people find that…
Why see an osteopath to help with mastitis?
Our osteopaths at Bodywell have further training in treating conditions such as mastitis, blocked ducts, milk blebs and engorgement. We use a range of hands-on techniques, ultrasound therapy, home exercises…
Jaw pain – how osteopathy could help
Does eating, speaking, or yawning cause you pain? Does your jaw click, clunk, or get locked in position? You’re not alone – an estimated 5-10% of people experience pain caused…
Cupping- It’s not just for athletes and celebs!
Have you ever noticed multiple round bruise like circles or discolorations on peoples backs, necks or even shoulders and wondered what it was? The answer is cupping therapy! For a…
What’s the difference between Osteo, Chiro and Physio?
TL:DR – Everything and nothing, find a practitioner who listens to your story and creates a treatment plan that matches your goals. Manual therapy has been documented as far back…
How osteopathy could help you say goodbye to dizzy days
Have you ever gone to roll over in bed and felt like the whole room was spinning around you? Do head checks while driving make you feel like you’ve been…
Niggling knee pain? It could be Jumper’s knee
Do you find it difficult to run, jump, or do day to day activities because of pain at the front of your knee? You may have patella tendinopathy, aka jumper’s…
Let’s talk Men’s health
What is men’s health week? From Monday 13th of June to Sunday 19th June 2022, we want to shine a light on the beautiful and loving men in your life.…
Fighting those winter blues? How to be motivated to stay fit and active through winter!
We work hard all summer, to get fit and keep those new year’s resolutions going, but when winter hits and the cold air and shortened days arrive, a little (OR…
Returning to footy? – Let’s chat about common injuries and correct preparation for the season ahead!
It’s that time of year – footy is back on the telly, practice matches are starting, and unfortunately for some players, injuries are starting to occur before the season has…
Struggling to get motivated to exercise? Here are our TOP 10 tips on getting back to regular exercise and the gym!
It’s safe to say that the last few years have been an ongoing rollercoaster. And as such our whole routine has been thrown all over the place! It can be…