Neck pain after sleeping?
Neck pain after sleeping? Many of us will experience neck pain at some point in our lives, but it can…
CONCUSSION
Concussion: We’ve all heard of concussions and have seen them in contact sports (at all levels!), but what does it…
Returning to Swimming:
Wanting to get back into swimming? Here are some of my top tips to get you back into swimming, how to…
Plantar Fasciitis: a common cause of heel pain.
With summer upon us, many people will be switching out their covered shoes for some sandals and thongs. Without proper…
McKinnon Osteopathy COVID-19 Policies
1. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS CLINIC IF: – You have been in contact with someone with suspected or confirmed…
How Osteos Can Help With Headaches
Headaches are one of the most common complaints we see with about half of the adult population suffering from headaches…
How Pain Works
We bump our elbow on the bench, touch a really hot surface or step on a piece of lego and…
Swimming and Osteopathy
Swimming is such a unique sport. There are not many sports that mix cardiovascular fitness in a non-weight bearing environment…
Hot v Cold
One of the most common questions I get asked when treating a patient is “should I use heat or ice…
What is Osteoarthritis
1 in 6 Australians (3.9 million) suffer from some form of arthritis with over half of those (2.2 million) suffering…
The effects of stress and anxiety on the body
Stress, stress, stress. The never ending daily grind that can feel like the weight of the world on your shoulders.…
What is Dry Needling?
What is dry needling? Dry needling is a technique used by manual therapists to help reduce pain and tightness by…
New Years Resolutions
A big happy new year to everyone! Congratulations on completing another lap around the sun. It is this time of…
Habits and their effect on the body
Ah yes habits. We all have them. Some of them bad and some of them good. But who would’ve thought…
Movember at McKinnon
It’s a beautiful time of year November. The weather is finally getting warmer, the spring racing carnival is in full…
The importance of warm ups and stretching
With summer and warmer weather just around the corner, what better time to get out of hibernation and get moving.…
Desk ergonomics and posture
Those pesky little work stations. The place where you can spend upwards of 8hrs of your day at! Apart from…
Sleeping posture and neck pain
One of the most common types of injury I see is neck pain and one of the most common causes…
Acute low back pain
The dreaded and debilitating acute low back pain. Most people have had it or know of someone that has hurt…
Dealing With Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting injuries accounting for approximately 25% of all sporting injuries (2). Having…