Balance Osteopathy

About

Effective Osteopathic therapy from experienced consultants to get you moving again.

Osteopaths complete extensive university training to become experts in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. Being primary healthcare practitioners, A GP referral is not necessary.

Our Osteopath consultants have post-graduate training in functional movement assessment, bio-mechanics analysis, nutrition and exercise rehabilitation.

You may have had a recent injury or be experiencing a long term muscle or joint related problem, or perhaps aim to improve your health and performance. Common problems we deal with include:

back and neck pain

sciatica

shoulder and arm pain, injury or conditions

pelvis, hip and leg pain, injury or conditions

sports and other injuries

After taking your history and examining any previous investigations, a movement based screen is conducted (please bring shorts or comfortable clothing). Manual diagnostic tests to assist working diagnosis formulation are followed by treatment and rehabilitation.

Our Osteopaths use a wide range of gentle soft tissue and joint manipulations, depending on your age, fitness and diagnosis. Sessions also involve active stretching and dynamic functional exercises to improve posture and movement.

We aim to empower patients with safe and effective rehabilitation to reinforce improved function.

Nutrition is key to improving health & wellbeing. An individualised nutrition plan will move you in the right direction. Finding a good nutritionist in Melbourne is invaluable. Book in to see our highly recommended nutritional practitioner, to get started on a healthy eating plan today.