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24.01.2022 Headache or Migraine? Did you know that a headache and migraine are two different presentations with similar symptoms? This can often lead to confusion as to which is which. Luckily both headaches and migraines have some characteristic differences that can help distinguish which you might be suffering from. Headaches are a pain or aching pressure felt in your head. The pain can be mild to severe and is located in your temples, forehead or at the base of your skull. Headaches... can be further subdivided, see the following for some common headache types; Tension Headache: This is the most common type of headache caused by tightening of the muscles around your head and neck. Pain is usually felt equally on both sides of the head and are accompanied by tight neck and shoulder musculature. Tension headaches may be triggered by stress, anxiety, dehydration or lack of sleep. Sinus Headache: This commonly affects the front of your face and has a feeling of congestion, fogginess and facial pressure. These headaches are usually present when you have a cold, fever, cough or sinus infection. Cluster Headache: These are a severe one-sided headache that occur regularly over a period of time. They have a feeling of sharp, burning pain usually felt behind the eye which normally only lasts 30 minutes to 2 hours. For migraine sufferers the headache pain will be considerably more intense, throbbing and often will make performing daily tasks difficult. They are usually one sided, though can at times affect both sides of the head. Symptoms associated with a migraine include; pain behind one eye or ear pain in the temples seeing spots or flashing lights sensitivity to light and/or sound temporary vision loss nausea and/or vomiting Migraines can be further defined by having a migraine with an aura or without. An aura involves sensations a person experiences before getting the migraine such as; a feeling of being foggy or less mentally alert flashing lights or lines in the vision tingling or numbness in the face or hands an unusual sense of taste, smell or touch Headaches and migraines are a common reason why patients seek osteopathic help. Taking a whole body approach an Osteopath can help to reduce symptoms of both headaches and migraines by addressing factors that may be influencing your pain such as muscle tension and joint strain. If you are someone who suffers from headaches and migraines the team at Blackburn Osteopathy can help. To make an appointment you can book in online or call our friendly reception staff on 9878 3122 or book online.

23.01.2022 With mandatory masks now in place in Melbourne for daily activities such as work, shopping, appointments and walking, never before have we been so focused on our breathing. Breathing is one of the most basic functions of the human body but not one which we commonly give much thought to. The function of breathing allows us to intake oxygen into the body and expel carbon dioxide. This process is important as our body needs oxygen to function. The creation of energy, muscle de...velopment, cell regeneration, blood and nutrient flow all need oxygen to occur and without these we would cease to exist. Whilst we are never taught to breath, we can learn to breath more efficiently to allow our bodies to function at their optimum. Putting aside some down time each day at a similar time to focus on your breathing is a good place to start. Deep breathing is the most efficient way to maximise oxygen input and carbon dioxide output and help to reduce stress and stabilise our heartbeat. Try the below steps to focus on breathing deeper; Find somewhere comfortable and start by lying on your back with your hands resting on your belly Take a deep breath in through your nose and focus on filling your belly first, then your chest then finally your throat. Exhale fully through your nose feeling the air leave your throat, then chest, then belly last. Feel as though your hand rise with your belly on inhale and fall with your belly on exhale. There are many factors that can contribute to sub optimal breathing including poor posture, tight musculature, stress and certain medical conditions. There are over ten different muscles that assist with breathing and when these muscles become tight and restricted from day to day living it can affect how efficiently we are breathing. Visiting your osteopath can help relieve muscle tension and get joints moving allowing you breath more efficiently. They can also take you through exercises and stretches that help facilitate deeper more efficient breathing. The team at Blackburn Osteopathy can help- to make an appointment you can book in online or call our friendly reception staff on 9878 3122. By Dr Rianna Percy, Osteopath

22.01.2022 Men's Health Week More males die at every stages through life, more males have accidents, more males take their own lives and more males suffer from lifestyle-r...elated health conditions than females at the same age. Meanwhile, men are less frequent visitors to general practitioners or other health care professions like osteopaths. Your local osteopath can assist with a wide range of health and lifestyle advice or education so you can make the most out of life. For more information see www.menshealthweek.org.au

20.01.2022 Keep Moving At Home With Melbourne in the midst of a second wave of COVID-19, working and studying from home is looking likely to continue for some time. Since the work from home orders in March we have seen an increase in patients presenting with neck and back pain from sitting all day. A whole new level of sedentary is showing itself. One of the biggest factors in this new sedentary lifestyle is the removal of almost all incidental exercise. There is no commute to work, no... walk to the train station, no walking up stairs to the office, no walking between meeting and no walking to a coworker’s desk. There's even no need to move your head to look at someone in a meeting now. All of these factors are leading to us seeing our patients sitting at their desk and not moving an inch all day. I don’t need to be an Osteopath to tell you that this isn’t good for us. What can we do to avoid this extreme sedentarism? TAKE A BREAK FROM SITTING!!! I can’t stress this enough. Even if it is for 10 seconds, stand up and walk around your office. Can you stand or walk when on a phone call? Can you stand when in a zoom meeting? Adjustable height (sit/stand) desks are great for this. If possible with your work or study try to schedule in some short breaks to go for a walk outside, it will be fantastic for your physical and mental health. In previous blogs we have lots of information about home ergonomics setup and on our Facebook and Instagram pages there are loads of great videos about stretches you can perform in the home office. At Blackburn Osteopathy we are still open and have appointments Monday - Saturday. If you need us, we are here for you. Dr Bret Murray - Osteopath

20.01.2022 Tomorrow is World Environment Day! What a great excuse to take some time away from your desk and get yourself moving. Breathe in some fresh air and appreciate the nature around you.

19.01.2022 Keep Moving At Home With Melbourne in the midst of a second wave of COVID-19, working and studying from home is looking likely to continue for some time. Since the work from home orders in March we have seen an increase in patients presenting with neck and back pain from sitting all day. A whole new level of sedentary is showing itself. One of the biggest factors in this new sedentary lifestyle is the removal of almost all incidental exercise. There is no commute to work, no... walk to the train station, no walking up stairs to the office, no walking between meeting and no walking to a coworker’s desk. There's even no need to move your head to look at someone in a meeting now. All of these factors are leading to us seeing our patients sitting at their desk and not moving an inch all day. I don’t need to be an Osteopath to tell you that this isn’t good for us. What can we do to avoid this extreme sedentarism? TAKE A BREAK FROM SITTING!!! I can’t stress this enough. Even if it is for 10 seconds, stand up and walk around your office. Can you stand or walk when on a phone call? Can you stand when in a zoom meeting? Adjustable height (sit/stand) desks are great for this. If possible with your work or study try to schedule in some short breaks to go for a walk outside, it will be fantastic for your physical and mental health. In previous blogs we have lots of information about home ergonomics setup and on our Facebook and Instagram pages there are loads of great videos about stretches you can perform in the home office. At Blackburn Osteopathy we are still open and have appointments Monday - Saturday. If you need us, we are here for you. Dr Bret Murray - Osteopath

19.01.2022 The Victorian DHHS has now stated all health care practitioners must wear a face mask and patients should wear a face mask during face to face treatments. We will be providing face masks for all our patients or you are welcome to wear your own. This is going to keep all our staff, patients and wider community as safe as possible and allow us to remain open and helping all our great patients.

17.01.2022 Have you been using the RICE approach to managing acute soft tissue injuries? The most recent approach suggests we spend 1-3 days giving our soft tissue injuries PEACE and then follow that with LOVE. See the infographic below or for more information read the blog at the British Journal of Sports Medicine. https://blogs.bmj.com//soft-tissue-injuries-simply-need-p/

14.01.2022 Posture With restrictions in place at the moment, most of us are working from home and wondering why we are getting sore almost everywhere! We are also doing more DIY projects and hurting ourselves in the process. Well, perhaps poor posture is contributing to your aches and pains? Or, perhaps you are not lifting correctly during your DIY projects? Keep reading below for some helpful tips to help reduce your aches and pains:...Continue reading

14.01.2022 There are a few common misconceptions about osteopathy. Did you know that osteopathy is not just for backs?

07.01.2022 Jaw Pain Did you know an Osteopath can treat your jaw pain? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is more commonly referred to as the jaw is one of the most used joints in our bodies. The movement of the TMJ is controlled by various muscles, allowing us to talk, eat and yawn. ... When a joint in our body is not functioning optimally it can cause us pain and/or discomfort, this is the same for the TMJ. The TMJ dysfunction is a broad term that is used to describe an issue with the function of the jaw and may present as: Localised jaw pain Neck pain and stiffness Jaw clicking/popping while eating or yawning Headaches Jaw locking So, what may cause TMJ dysfunction? There are a range of factors that may influence the function of our jaw, these may include; stress, teeth grinding/clenching, trauma to the upper neck or jaw and dental problems. These factors can cause muscle imbalances and tightness of the TMJ and surrounding joints altering the way the joint works. An Osteopath can help reduce symptoms of jaw pain by addressing these imbalances and other factor that may be influencing your pain. An Osteopathic approach to TMJ dysfunction will include an assessment of the TMJ, neck, upper back and shoulders and treat accordingly. Changes to your sleeping habits and stress management may also be helpful in the relief of pain. If you are someone who suffers from jaw pain the team at Blackburn Osteopathy can help you. To make an appointment you can book in online or call our friendly reception staff on 9878 3122.

07.01.2022 Brad’s Boardgame Boredom Busters School holidays are here! If your children don’t like losing games then here’s a great option for you. I love watching my children working together and sharing in the win or loss in the fantastic cooperative game Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters. Can they get all 8 treasures out of the house before it becomes overrun with ghosts?... For another great teamwork game for kids 5+ check out Outfoxed.

07.01.2022 NATIONAL PAIN WEEK This week is dedicated to improving awareness and understanding of chronic pain. Here’s a list of things that might help decrease the level of your pain. Touch Movement... Supportive interactions Exercise/Physical activity Meditation/Relaxation See more

06.01.2022 Learn from Dr Sarah Cust on how to use a massage ball on the shoulder and upper back muscles You can use a tennis ball, lacrosse ball, trigger point ball, cricket ball... anything really, mine was $4 from Kmart! This video shows you how to release muscle and fascia tension in the pectoralis (chest muscles), trapezius (neck and top of shoulder muscle) and the rotator cuff (muscles around the shoulder blade). These can be helpful for desk workers as the shoulder and neck... muscles can fatigue and hold tension after hours of using a mouse or keyboard and from leaning on the elbow on a desk. These are also perfect after throwing/ catching sports or heavy lifting occupations. Blackburn osteopathy remains open and here to support you. Call 9878 3122 or book online for a consult.

05.01.2022 With mandatory masks now in place in Melbourne for daily activities such as work, shopping, appointments and walking, never before have we been so focused on our breathing. Breathing is one of the most basic functions of the human body but not one which we commonly give much thought to. The function of breathing allows us to intake oxygen into the body and expel carbon dioxide. This process is important as our body needs oxygen to function. The creation of energy, muscle de...velopment, cell regeneration, blood and nutrient flow all need oxygen to occur and without these we would cease to exist. Whilst we are never taught to breath, we can learn to breath more efficiently to allow our bodies to function at their optimum. Putting aside some down time each day at a similar time to focus on your breathing is a good place to start. Deep breathing is the most efficient way to maximise oxygen input and carbon dioxide output and help to reduce stress and stabilise our heartbeat. Try the below steps to focus on breathing deeper; Find somewhere comfortable and start by lying on your back with your hands resting on your belly Take a deep breath in through your nose and focus on filling your belly first, then your chest then finally your throat. Exhale fully through your nose feeling the air leave your throat, then chest, then belly last. Feel as though your hand rise with your belly on inhale and fall with your belly on exhale. There are many factors that can contribute to sub optimal breathing including poor posture, tight musculature, stress and certain medical conditions. There are over ten different muscles that assist with breathing and when these muscles become tight and restricted from day to day living it can affect how efficiently we are breathing. Visiting your osteopath can help relieve muscle tension and get joints moving allowing you breath more efficiently. They can also take you through exercises and stretches that help facilitate deeper more efficient breathing. The team at Blackburn Osteopathy can help- to make an appointment you can book in online or call our friendly reception staff on 9878 3122. By Dr Rianna Percy, Osteopath

03.01.2022 NATIONAL PAIN WEEK This week is dedicated to improving awareness and understanding of chronic pain. Here’s a list of things that might help decrease the level of your pain. Touch Movement... Supportive interactions Exercise/Physical activity Meditation/Relaxation See more

01.01.2022 Brad’s Boardgame Boredom Busters Part 2 KLASK is probably the most used game in our house at the moment. A bit like air hockey but on a portable scale. Guide your magnet from under the table and score points by: 1) Getting the yellow ball in the round goal... 2) Getting 2 white magnets stuck to your apponent 3) Your opponent falling into the hole First to 6 wins. Games are over quickly and require strategy and good hand-eye coordination. For an outdoor option, take a look at FINSKA.

01.01.2022 The Victorian DHHS has now stated all health care practitioners must wear a face mask and patients should wear a face mask during face to face treatments. We will be providing face masks for all our patients or you are welcome to wear your own. This is going to keep all our staff, patients and wider community as safe as possible and allow us to remain open and helping all our great patients.