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Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is Old Hat, Especially for Chronic Pain
12 September 2025

Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is Old Hat, Especially for Chronic Pain

If you live with chronic pain, you've likely heard it all before: “Push through it,” “Mind over matter,” or the old favourite, “No pain, no gain.” While these slogans might work in a gym setting or a motivational poster, they’re not helpful, and are often harmful, when it comes to long-term pain conditions. read more

What is Upper Cross Syndrome and how can massage help correct it?
13 August 2025

What is Upper Cross Syndrome and how can massage help correct it?

Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is best described as a common postural presentation caused by a muscular imbalance affecting the shoulder complex and the neck. This imbalance is caused by key muscle groups in the front and back of our upper body being equally weak in some parts and tight in other parts. read more

Cervicogenic Headaches
6 August 2025

Cervicogenic Headaches

Is it a headache or is it neck pain?? The answer is… sometimes it’s actually both! Cervicogenic headaches are usually felt at the back of the head and are caused by tension and pain in the back of your neck. read more

Glute Muscle Weakness and Back Pain
17 February 2025

Glute Muscle Weakness and Back Pain

The glute muscles are crucial for the stability of the hips, pelvis, and lower back through supporting posture and enabling movements such as walking, weight-bearing, and getting in and out of a chair. When the glutes are weak, they can contribute to low back pain. read more

Osteopathic care for chronic health conditions
7 January 2025

Osteopathic care for chronic health conditions

A chronic health condition is a long-lasting health issue that can affect daily functioning and overall well-being. Examples include diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, and chronic pain conditions. These conditions often require ongoing management and can have complex interactions with lifestyle, mental health, and social factors. read more

What is a TMJ Dysfunction and how can Osteopathy help with it?
13 December 2024

What is a TMJ Dysfunction and how can Osteopathy help with it?

Have you been experiencing jaw pain that is sometimes associated with tight surrounding muscles and/or a clicking or popping sensation? Then you may have a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and here’s everything you need to know about it and how osteopathy can help with it. read more

Trochanteric Bursitis: a common cause of lateral hip pain
16 August 2024

Trochanteric Bursitis: a common cause of lateral hip pain

Have you been experiencing hip pain, especially on the side of your hip? Does it hurt when you sit for long periods? Or when you go up and down stairs? Does it interfere with your sleep when you sleep on your side? Then you may have a condition called trochanteric bursitis and here is everything you need to know about it. read more

How Osteo treatment can help in the postpartum period
5 August 2024

How Osteo treatment can help in the postpartum period

The first 12 months after having a baby are a WHIRLWIND! Your body has just made an entire little person and undergone one of the biggest physical, hormonal, and probably emotional changes it ever will. I absolutely love seeing mums postpartum because I truly love the change that Osteopathic treatment can have on the body during this period. read more