by Kate Price | Sep 9, 2014 | Osteopathy
Part 2: Muscle tightness and imbalance Another cause of pelvic imbalance are the muscles in and around this region. These muscles have attachment points to the bones of the pelvis, lumbar spine and hip. There are many muscles in this region but to keep it simple and... by Kate Price | Aug 14, 2014 | Osteopathy
“I think my pelvis is out!” This is something we hear often in the clinic. Using the term “out” to describe pain and/or discomfort in this area can be a little misleading. Rather that diagnosing a pelvis as being out, I tend to use language such as twisted, torsions... by Kate Price | Jul 17, 2014 | Lifestyle Advice
Seven top tips for setting up your car seat correctly We are often asked in the clinic how to set up car seats and maintain good posture whilst in the car. Here are our seven top tips to achieving a smooth and comfortable drive home… 1. Back Support... by Kate Price | Jul 1, 2014 | Lifestyle Advice
Our favourite Apps for health and wellness Technology these days means we are seldom separated from our mobile phones. Whilst this may not be the best thing for our overall health and stress levels, we may be able to use this to our advantage. Here are some of our... by Kate Price | Jun 23, 2014 | Sport
How to manage ITB syndrome (AKA “Runner’s Knee”) The Iliotibial Band (ITB) is a large piece of fascia that runs from the outer side of the hip to the knee. It is often implicated in hip and knee pain and is a well-known friend and foe of runners,... by Kate Price | Jun 9, 2014 | Osteopathy
Essential stretches for wrist and elbow pain. This is a repeat post from our old blog. It has some very useful information so we thought it was worth re-posting. Enjoy! June 2013… I was recently asked by a patient to provide him with some stretches and... by Kate Price | May 20, 2014 | Lifestyle Advice
Stress management – Breathing exercises for relaxation Shallow upper chest breathing is part of the typical stress response. It leads to tightness in the neck and shoulders, reduced oxygenation of the blood, mild dizziness and symptoms similar to anxiety. It can lead... by Kate Price | Apr 24, 2014 | Lifestyle Advice
SLEEP: Are You Getting Enough? Top 10 tips for getting a better night sleep… In our busy, often stressful and technology-filled lives, sleep problems are becoming more and more prevalent. Sleep is so crucial to our overall health, self-healing and regulatory... by Kate Price | Apr 2, 2014 | Lifestyle Advice
Simple stretching to improve posture Let’s face it, these days we all spend a lot of time sitting at our desks, in cars and in front of computers, iPads and the like. The shape of our posture is changing as certain muscles become shortened and tight. Two of these... by Kate Price | Mar 26, 2014 | Osteopathy
How can I manage my pain now? Top five tips for immediate pain relief! At Yarra Osteopathy we often see patients with acute pain. This can be in the form of debilitating back pain, sports injuries, headaches and many more. Here are our top five tips for managing acute...