Did you know that having flat feet is often a sign of general hypermobility in children? Whilst I have always been aware of this, it has become more noticeable since working at the Osteopathy & Podiatry Centre, with podiatrists Helen Crawford and Robert Ashton. Hypermobility is a condition in which there is more movement or…

What does SIJ Dysfunction mean and how does it affect me? SIJ – stands for the sacro-illiac joint, and is the joint in the pelvis between the sacrum (lowest part of the spine) and the ilium (pelvic bone). There are actually two SI joints, located either side of the sacrum. There are a number of…

Great article on the benefit of Spinal Manipulation in Acute Nonspecific Low Back Pain…. Click on the link. http://journals.lww.com/spinejournal/Abstract/2013/04010/Spinal_High_Velocity_Low_Amplitude_Manipulation_in.3.aspx

Children’s Day Offer!! Children’s day is coming up and to celebrate it the Osteopathy and Podiatry Centre is offering free foot screening with the podiatrist and free postural/scoliosis checks with the osteopath on Friday 3rd October. Please call 6734 4236 to book and appointment and mention this Facebook post. Feel free to share this post…

Sit up straight for a better sex life! Slumping at your desk can ruin your libido and make you angry and depressed. Bad posture can make you depressed, angry and less aroused, study finds Led to speaking less, using more negative words and being self absorbed Sitting up straight led to higher self-esteem, more arousal and better…

Randomized clinical trial of surgical technique and local antibiotics for ingrowing toenail. Br J Surg. 2007 Mar;94(3):292-6. BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate different surgical techniques for treating ingrowing toenails (IGTNs) and to determine the value of a locally applied antibiotic after intervention. METHODS: One hundred and twenty-three patients with IGTN were…

An award-winning writer and scientist believes a deficiency of Vitamin D in pregnant women is behind the increase in conditions such as MS, diabetes, schizophrenia and asthma It’s good for you: Fear of sunlight has been spread by misguided advice from cancer charities. An increasingly indoor lifestyle benefits no one By Oliver Gillie Scientists often…

|By Beth Howard Tom Merton via Getty Images Judy Gruen, 54, a Los Angeles-based humor writer, takes a break from her computer every two hours for a quick walk with her dog, a 15-minute round of cleaning, or a run to the market—all this in addition to her regular exercise routine. “I lost both parents…

While backpacks can be a stylish way for kids to express their personal taste, they may be causing hidden damage to the neck and back. Michael Hunt, DO, an osteopathic pediatrician from St. Louis, offers some helpful tips to keep in mind when helping your child choose a backpack. “Heavy backpacks can be hazardous to…

Growing Body Of Research Shows Massage Therapy Effective For Prevalent Health Conditions 21 MAY 2012 WDM GROUP PR NETWORK May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — A growing body of evidence shows massage therapy can be effective for a variety of prevalent health conditions, including the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee, inflammation after exercise, chronic low…

HEALTH & WELLNESS, WALL STREET JOURNAL March 13, 2012 Don’t Call It Pampering: Massage Wants to Be Medicine By ANDREA PETERSEN While massage may have developed a reputation as a decadent treat for people who love pampering, new studies are showing it has a wide variety of tangible health benefits. Research over the past couple…