OSTEOPATHY
What is osteopathy?
Osteopaths treat musculoskeletal problems, such as back pain and other functional disorders, such as asthma. Our Osteopaths focus on more than just treating your symptoms; they will also determine their cause. This results in fewer treatments and a more effective and long-lasting outcome.
Treatment is tailored to each individual’s needs and may involve gentle manual techniques, including soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation or manipulation, and gentle joint articulation.
“Many of our patients have found Osteopathy an effective way of treating their back and neck pain, headaches, sporting injuries, arthritis and much more. They also often comment that the exercises and stretches prescribed by their Osteopath have helped prevent their pain from returning and have enabled them to return to their full function.”
Osteopaths diagnose & treat many conditions including
- Back and Neck pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Sporting Injuries
- Hip, Knee and Ankle Injury
- Asthma
- Digestive Problems
- Muscular Strains
- Period Pain
- Work Related Injuries
- Postural Problems
- Repetitive Strain Injuries ( RSI )
- Arthritis and Joint Degeneration
- Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Pain
- Sciatica
your consult
Your initial consultation may be up to 45 minutes in length. Your Osteopath will take a thorough history of your condition, injury or presenting issue along with a complete medical history to ensure they can consider all the possible causes and your whole-body health and function.
We promise to help you understand what, why, and how—what your condition, injury, or issue is, why it may have occurred, and how we can address it together. Our goal is not only to have you feeling better but also to help you function better and provide knowledge and strategies to help prevent issues from recurring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral?
No. As Osteopaths are primary care health practitioners a referral is not required. Even if your injury is under a Workcover claim or a TAC claim you do not need a referral. The only instance when a referral is required is if you are being treated under the Veterans Affairs program and then your GP will be required to complete a referral.
Is it covered by Medicare?
In certain cases your GP can refer you to an Osteopath under what is called an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan. This is only available for certain complex, chronic conditions so discuss this with your GP. Osteopathy is otherwise covered by most major private health funds with rebates available immediately at our clinic.
Do I have to get my joints cracked?
Joint manipulation is just one of the many treatment tools your Osteopath has in their toolbox. Our Osteopaths are skilled in many different treatment techniques so each treatment is tailored to your needs and your condition and all aspects of your treatment will be discussed with you during your consultation.
Feel free to contact us for further information.
We have a Stay Tuned Osteopathy Wellness Centre Near You
Stay Tuned offers Osteopathy services in both our Elwood and Boronia Wellness Centres.