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What is Vertigo and how can Osteopathy help with it?
24 May 2024

What is Vertigo and how can Osteopathy help with it?

Vertigo is a sensation that is characterised by dizziness and spinning, which is quite often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and difficulty with balance. Vertigo can affect people of all ages but more commonly seen in older patients. read more

Embrace wellbeing and discover Osteopathy at CHH
10 May 2024

Embrace wellbeing and discover Osteopathy at CHH

With an increasing number of Australians seeking manual therapy to help manage pain and improve overall health, osteopathy offers a tailored, patient-centred approach that addresses the unique needs of each individual. read more

Everything you need to know about Shin Splints
8 April 2024

Everything you need to know about Shin Splints

Have you been running a lot more recently? Trying to improve your ability to run? Or have you been jumping a lot more often? Are you also getting pain along the shin? Then you may have a condition known as Medial tibial stress syndrome aka shin splints. read more

Understanding and Alleviating Knee Pain during Exercise: How Osteopathy can help?
10 January 2024

Understanding and Alleviating Knee Pain during Exercise: How Osteopathy can help?

Knee pain during exercise is a common concern that can significantly hinder your fitness journey. Whether you&'re an avid runner, a fitness enthusiast, or someone just starting a workout routine, experiencing discomfort in your knees can be both frustrating and discouraging. read more

Lateral Ankle Sprains and Instability
16 October 2023

Lateral Ankle Sprains and Instability

Lateral ankle sprains are commonly caused by rolling of the ankle or when the foot is planted and rolled over an inverted ankle. Included in this blog are exercises to help with rehabilitation of the ankle. read more

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
17 August 2023

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Lateral epicondylitis or ‘tennis elbow’ is pain that is located on the lateral or outside part of the elbow. It's commonly described as an overuse injury, so it is usually seen in activities that involve the extensor muscles in your forearm. How do you know if you have it and how to manage it. read more

What is the difference between Osteopathy and Myotherapy?
27 July 2023

What is the difference between Osteopathy and Myotherapy?

Osteopathy and Myotherapy are both manual therapies that aim to address pain and discomfort in the body, but they differ in their approach and techniques used. Osteopathy focuses on the musculoskeletal system and aims to improve the overall health and function of the body, while Myotherapy focuses on the treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain, tightness and restriction. read more

Six Things you Need to know about an Ankle Injury
26 May 2023

Six Things you Need to know about an Ankle Injury

Whether it be playing sport, taking the dog for a walk or simply walking to the shops, there is nothing more frustrating than rolling your ankle. Please read on if you are keen to learn more about these injuries and how to manage and prevent them… read more

Alex Phan joins the team at CHH as an Osteopath!
7 February 2023

Alex Phan joins the team at CHH as an Osteopath!

Alex Phan joins the team as an Osteopath after spending the past 6 months on the internship program at Canterbury Health Hub. Alex graduated from RMIT University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). read more