Dr Shane Peace

About

Shane's path to osteopathy is a little more convoluted than most. Shane completed a Mechanical Engineering degree at Monash University, Clayton and worked for a number of years as an engineer before returning as a mature age student to study osteopathy. Shane completed his degree alongside Skye Andersen at Victoria University in Melbourne.

Following graduation Shane shared his time between Korumburra Sports & Spinal Clinic and Cardinia Sports & Spinal Clinic. He then moved on to become a clinician at Victoria University mentoring student osteopaths. In 2010 as the clinic grew Shane focused his attention solely on Cardinia Sports & Spinal Clinic.

Shane's special interests include low back pain, core stability and strength and re-conditioning. Shane's treatment has a strong structural focus and encourages patients to participate in their treatment with exercise prescription and education.

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that focuses on total body health by treating the body's musculoskeletal framework. Osteopaths utilise a wide variety of "tools" or techniques to treat the body but most are through direct contact with the patient.

Conditions Osteopaths Treat

Osteopaths treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal complaints however we can also have a role in the management of a number of other conditions. Most commonly Osteopaths treat:

Back and neck pain

Headaches and migraines

Sciatica

Pain in peripheral joints

Frozen shoulder

Tennis elbow

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Knee arthritis

Hip arthritis

Work-related and repetitive strain injuries

Sports-related injuries

How do Osteopaths treat?

Traditionally, Osteopaths do not encourage the use of machinery, such as ultrasound, in their treatment protocol. Techniques include the following:

Soft tissue massage and deep trigger point therapy

To loosen tight, bound-up muscles

Stretching

To lengthen out contracted, tight muscles

Gentle joint articulation and mobilisation

In which joints are mobilised by being passively taken through their range of motion

Spinal and joint manipulation

Which may be used where it is appropriate and safe to do so, though it is not the mainstay of most Osteopathic treatments. Osteopathic manipulations are carried out using minimum force levels in order to maximise safety and minimise patient discomfort.

At Cardinia Sports & Spinal Clinic we may also prescribe stretching or strengthening exercises specific to the patients' needs, to enhance the treatment outcome and to prevent the problem from recurring. We work closely with sports medicine physicians, general practitioners and other health care professionals dependent upon the needs of the patient. We can refer for further investigations, such as X-rays, CT scans and MRIs where necessary, to definitively diagnose a patients condition. In some cases the osteopaths may suggest referring a patient for a surgical opinion, and can advise about probable outcomes such as pre-habilitation and rehabilitation.

Further, correct postural advice may be given along with recommendations on workplace ergonomics, or diet. We can also supply gym balls, pillows, braces, creams and supplements where required.

Osteopathy is becoming more well known when compared to Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, however confusion still reigns. Like our Chiropractic and Physiotherapist colleagues we are leaders in back pain treatment, neck pain treatment, shoulder pain treatment, and Sports Injury Treatment. As well as being the premier Osteopath in Pakenham we also offer Dry Needling, Myotherapy and Remedial Massage Services.