Double Bay Osteopathic Clinic Pty Ltd

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What to expect when you visit the Double Bay Osteopath clinic? Your osteopath will interview you to record your past medical history, and the history of your current complaint/s, then you will be physically examined. The examination uses a �Standard� Medical approach in addition to a comprehensive hands-on Osteopathic palpatory exam (each consultation may last up to 45 minutes). The examination process allows the osteopath to: Rule out serious pathology (illness/disease/trauma); Establish a working diagnosis and treatment plans; Observe (your) functional limitations; Guide (your) treatment or referral (to GP or Other); Create a baseline for observing progress. Australian osteopaths are able order a variety of diagnostic imaging tests, including X-rays and MRI to obtain more information about your condition to help guide treatment or any necessary referral to your GP and or other health practitioners. What problems can be aided, treated or managed with Osteopathic assistance? Arthritis; Cramps; Neck Pain; Headache; Incontinence; Sports injury; Tinnitus; Back pain; Menstrual pain; Asthma; Sciatica; Lymphoedema; Tendonitis; Tennis Elbow; Plantar Faciitis; RSI; Carpal Tunnel; Muscle Tension; Post Operative Rehabilitation; Psycological health (Stress, depression, anxiety, etc.); Joint problems (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, etc.) How might an Osteopath treat or advise me? Osteopaths use a variety of �hands-on� techniques however, treatment regimes frequently include advice and coaching on a range of health related topics such as: Diet; Posture; Occupational safety and lifestyle; Specific rehabilitation exercise; Orthopaedic and other joint supportive devices; General exercise programs. Treatments will carefully monitor your progress and be continuously reviewed and refined as necessary. Osteopaths in Australia do not prescribe drugs. Do you feel tired, run down and not 100%?; Do you sit at a computer all day?; Are you stressed at home or work?; Does your body need TLC?; On your feet all day?; Performing repetitive manual tasks?; Do you get worried that old injuries may trigger problems later on in life?; Don�t know which stretches or exercises are best for you? Osteopathy can help you! Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8am�6:30pm; Saturday 7:15am�12:30pm.