Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis that affects the joints in our bodies. It can affect a single joint or multiple joints. Common symptoms of OA include; Joint stiffness Pain with movement Joint swelling Joint instability Muscle weakness Decreased range of motion Sounds within the joint There are many misconceptions about OA …
Whiplash is an injury to the neck that is caused by rapid acceleration-deceleration forces to the head and neck. The injury can involve strain to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, discs and nerves. Our resident extreme sports loving Osteopath Bret Murray is all too familiar with whiplash, having experienced it many times at the hands of …
Many of our patients have had some form of needling in the past, but quite often are unaware that there are two distinct modalities that encompass the use of needles. Needling generally involves a stainless steel needle which can range from 30-70mm in length and vary in thickness as well, penetrating through the skin. The …
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