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Gravity Osteopathy

Locality: Hallam, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 493 031 231

Address: 7/74-81 Melverton Drive 3803 Hallam, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.gravityosteo.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Why does my elbow hurt? Although the elbow may seem like a small area of your body, it's a fairly important junction between your shoulder and your hand, just like the knee is to the hip and ankle. This is why pain in the area can be so hindering. Pain free movement of the elbow is important for carrying out day-to-day activities. Things as simple as wiping your butt or brushing your teeth can become a real issue when you've got elbow pain. ... It's easy to take the elbow for granted when it's not sore. One side of the elbow serves as an anchor for 5 important muscles and the other side is an anchor for another 6. Already, thats 11 muscles. Add to that, ligaments, bursae and joint surfaces, and you suddenly realise why pain in the area can sometimes be misdiagnosed. Commonly, elbow pain manifests as: - Difficulty gripping dumbbells or a barbell - Difficulty with overhead pressing - Pain in both front rack or back rack positions Personally, when looking at pain towards the outside of the elbow (Tennis elbow), I'll always assess the tone of the muscles involved with grip strength. When looking at pain towards the inside of the elbow (Golfer's elbow), I'll look towards the muscles that stabilise the forearm in relation to the upper arm. If you have any questions about your own experience with elbow pain, feel free to send us a message and we can provide you with some advice about the best way to manage your symptoms and/or what treatments might best suit your individual needs.

25.01.2022 Today is Orthodox Christmas So, Merry Christmas to you all again That being said, this week I am grateful for all the love and support I've received from my family and friends as I begin my journey growing Gravity Osteopathy. ... Also, I've been receiving lots of questions about when our doors will officially be open for practice. The update: At this stage, I'm awaiting some paperwork approval from my bank, which will then allow me to finalise some other documents. If all goes according to plan, the 18th of January is the date I have pencilled into my calendar... However, when we do begin booking appointments, we will 100% announce it here on the socials Merry Christmas and see you in the clinic soon!

25.01.2022 Fun fact: The funny bone... It doesn’t exist.... What you’re actually knocking is a nerve Which nerve? The ulnar nerve. It’s runs from the neck, down the arm and feeds the pinky and ring finger It also lies close to the skins surface around the elbow This is why knocking it sucks so much #themoreyouknow

24.01.2022 Which do you love more? As you probably know, I'm partial to squats... However, one of my goals for 2021 is to fall in love with deadlifts... Building strength in either movement will benefit you immensely in your everyday life. Think about all the times you need to bend over to pick something up or squat down to reach for something.... A 2020 study by Liao et al., showed that a weight training program is of significant benefits to people suffering from osteoarthritis, especially older adults, by increasing strength and lean muscle mass. Another similar study (Latham & Liu, 2010) found that a progressive strength training program could improve the quality of life of someone suffering from osteoarthritis, by improving overall function and reducing painful symptoms. So, no matter your age, young or old, it's always a good time to start resistance training. References: Latham, N., & Liu, C. J. (2010). Strength training in older adults: the benefits for osteoarthritis. Clinics in geriatric medicine, 26(3), 445-459. Liao, C. D., Chen, H. C., Kuo, Y. C., Tsauo, J. Y., Huang, S. W., & Liou, T. H. (2020). Effects of muscle strength training on muscle mass gain and hypertrophy in older adults with osteoarthritis: A systematic review and metaanalysis. Arthritis care & research, 72(12), 1703-1718.

22.01.2022 We still have a few appointment slots available for this coming week If you need help overcoming a gym or CrossFit related injury, or want to work with a professional to help better understand your long-term aches and pain... Make a booking today!... You can either DM us here on Facebook or make a booking online at: www.gravityosteo.com/book See you in the clinic

22.01.2022 Still one of my favourite memes Do you love memes? Share your favourite in the comments... Show me what you got

17.01.2022 Today I want to share with your a little anecdote of my own about lower back pain On Saturday I hurt my back.. How? ... well, I landed in a weird position whilst racing someone during box jumps As soon it happened I knew I'd done it The muscles in my lower back stiffened up and when I caught my reflection later in the day, I was walking like a duck So, in this situation... here are a few things that I look out for in myself and my movements to determine the seriousness A. Is there any numbness or tingling in the area or down the leg? In my case, no there wasn't B. Which position is worse, having a rounded lower back or being upright? In my case, being upright hurt more. When I was sitting the pain was completely absent. C. Is there any pain when coughing, sneezing or straining? In my case, no there was not. Given this, and knowing that the best medicine for these sorts of "episodes" is movement/exercise, rather than resting and sitting on the sofa all day, I decided to do some gardening. I'd accidentally ordered 5 tonnes of topsoil on Friday, which I quickly discovered was about 4 tonnes more than I needed. So, I spent the remainder of Saturday and all of Sunday shoveling dirt, pushing around a wheelbarrow, and re-edging our entire front garden The result? 2 days later and my lower back has completely gone. When working with conditions, such as lower back pain, we must always look at the current best evidence to guide treatment, advice, and management Commonly, for the lower back, we use something called the NICE guidelines for managing lower back pain with or without sciatic nerve involvement Basically, this is a general agreement amongst the medical community about the best course of action and how we can minimize negative outcomes Things that have been shown to help: 1. Education and understanding of the nature of the symptoms 2. Continuing normal activities as much as possible 3. specific group exercise if required Things that have been shown to prolong symptoms of lower back pain: 1. Changing your behavior to avoid the pain due to fear 2. Low mood/being upset 3. Job dissatisfaction 4. Ongoing litigation When combined, these factors together may lead to persistent symptoms that linger for longer than usual and is resistant to treatment So, if you're currently experiencing lower back pain or when you do, I encourage you to not let it change the way you live your life and to use exercise as a source of nutrition for the spine to help the healing process. Movement is king

17.01.2022 It's #ThankfulThursday again This week, I'm grateful for the weather we've been having in Melbourne.. The thing I love most is the amount of daylight we get at this time of year. You can't help but feel motivated to be outside. ... Cherish it while you can though because soon enough, it'll be pitch black at 5pm An added bonus of long hot days is all the free Vitamin-D we get from the sun Nair and Maseeh (2012) stated that Vitamin-D deficiency affects almost 50% of the human population globally. Additionally, Manoy et al. (2017), found that Vitamin-D supplementation could significantly reduce protein damage, decreased pain, improve quality of life, and improve grip strength and physical performance in people suffering from osteoarthritis. However, supplementation isn't always cheap... The good news is.... If you get it from the sun... it's literally FREE According to the Cancer Council (n.d.) a general guide for adequate Vitamin-D from the sun is: When the UV index is 3 or greater (like in summer) = Couple of minutes outdoors each day When the UV index is below 3 (Autumn/winter) = Spend some time being active outdoors (like gardening or going for a walk), in the middle of the day, with some skin exposure. Get outside and get that Vitamin-D But of course, be sensible and Slip Slop Slap if you're going to be out there for extended periods of time Nobody likes you looking like a lobster References: Cancer Council. (n.d.). Vitamin D: How much do we need?. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.org.au//causes-and/sun-safety/vitamin-d Manoy, P., Yuktanandana, P., Tanavalee, A., Anomasiri, W., Ngarmukos, S., Tanpowpong, T., & Honsawek, S. (2017). Vitamin D supplementation improves quality of life and physical performance in osteoarthritis patients. Nutrients, 9(8), 799. Nair, R., & Maseeh, A. (2012). Vitamin D: The sunshine vitamin. Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 3(2), 118.

16.01.2022 Be kind to yourself. Happy new year everyone! For many people, today, the first Monday of 2021, will mark the first day back at the gym for the new year. ... For others, it might be the first day back at the gym since we went into lockdown in early 2020. If you are making a return to training after a hiatus, remember that you probably won't be hitting at PBs until you familiarise yourself with training again. For some, this might be a couple of weeks. While for others, this might take a little longer. Listen to your body, your ability to recover, your energy levels and your sleep quality. The last thing you want is to start 2021 with an injury because you went too hard too early. You need to earn the right to lift heavy again. So, get to the gym and start moving again!

15.01.2022 It's a common misunderstanding that your discs can "slip" It's more a poor choice of words, rather than an actual slipping of the disc. What is a disc anyway?... In between each vertebra (bones that make up your spine), there is a brilliant cushion-like structure called the disc. The outer layer is made up of strong circular fibres called the annulus fibrosis. The inner layer is the magic cushioning gel we call the nucleus pulposus. Imagine it's like a hot jam doughnut. strong on the outside and delicious on the inside. The problem is that over time and due to lifestyle factors, our discs may take a beating. especially as we move further down the back. This can sometimes cause thinning of the circular fibrous portion and the jam tries to escape. This is often referred to as a disc bulge/prolapse. Luckily, in most cases, these bulges heal when given enough time and with the right exercise prescription you can get back to doing the things you love doing sooner :)

13.01.2022 Sage advice. Happy Wednesday everyone

12.01.2022 Have you been thinking of booking in an appointment with Dr Dray? We have a few spots available next week for new appointments To make a booking you can head to https://www.gravityosteo.com/book... Not sure if osteopathy may help you? Feel free to send me a message here or text me on 0493 031 231 and we can have a chat about the best options to get you back to doing what you love :)

12.01.2022 Pick your poison Would you rather die on an Assault bike or Concept 2 rower? Personally, I'd pick the rower... But given the right WOD, either can be just as bad as the other

10.01.2022 This quote reminds me of another by Nelson Mandela "It always seems impossible until it's done" Just like it seemed impossible to run a 4-minute mile until Roger Bannister did it in 1954. Then suddenly, everyone was achieving this feat. ... Just like it was thought to be impossible to run a sub-2-hour marathon until Eliud Kipchoge ran the 42.2 km in 1 hour 59 minutes and 40 seconds. Your road to injury recovery and management might seem difficult, or even impossible. But, by setting small achievable goals, you can begin to chip away at limitations. Allied health professionals are highly trained professionals, that possess the skills to guide you towards your rehabilitation. After all, how do you eat an elephant? One. Bite. At. A. Time.

09.01.2022 Some #wednesdaywisdom to share with you today Do more butt stuff... And by butt stuff, I mean glute activation ... In particular, I'm talking about the big fella Gluteus Maximus a.k.a. Glute Max. Aside from looking great, it's also important for a movement called hip extension (kicking the leg back). That hip extension movement is the key to lifts such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, kettlebell swings and box jumps. Without strong, active glutes, other muscles, which are normally just "helpers" become the heavy lifters... This is often when muscle niggles and grumbly backs become an issue, not only during workouts but also in your everyday life. So, how should you get those butt muscles firing effectively? Check out tomorrow's post for my favourite butt warm-up routine I do before any lower body workout

07.01.2022 Who doesn’t love food? So... let’s find out more about YOU This or that... food edition... Choices that could make or break a marriage What will you choose? My picks in the comments #gravityosteopathy #gravityosteo #drandray #drdray #osteo #osteopath #osteopathicmedicine

04.01.2022 My first official day working as Dr Andray Voronov (osteopath) is in the bag... I loved every moment I was able to spend helping today’s patients And...... After almost a year of virtual learning and social distancing, all it took was 1 minute to rediscovered my love for face-to-face interactions and creating strong patient-practitioner relationships again. See you all in the clinic soon #osteopathy #osteo #osteopath #osteopathicmedicine #DrDray #DrAndray #gravityosteo #gravityosteopathy

04.01.2022 When running... Which do you prefer? A short, sharp sprint session that has you working at 100%... or A longer, slower session that is easier to maintain over a longer distance --- In another lifetime, when I ran and didn't lift weights, I loved long-distance running. On average I'd run almost 20km a day (10 km to and 10 km from work). For me, it was like medicine for my mental health... that was until... I completed a 160km event in the You Yangs that took 30 hours. That event traumatised me and I didn't run for a while after that.... In fact, it wasn't long after that, that I joined Valor: Fitness Nutrition Mind

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01.01.2022 The ankle/foot... Although it occupies a small area of your body, it's actually a very complex area... In fact, in the ankle/foot there are a total of 26 bones and 33 joints... That means that there are a lot of possible issues that may arise that may be giving you pain in the area But.. Here are a couple of common things that we tend to see in the clinic #1 Lateral ankle sprain These are usually easy to identify because they're often associated with rolling your ankle. Basically, you land on your foot in a way that causes the foot to roll inwards. All your bodyweight then travels through the ligaments and tendons that run along the outside of the foot, which may result in damage to these ligaments. The recommendation here is to protect the area to prevent further damage, compress with some form of bandage, keep it elevated and avoid anti-inflammatory medications where possible. The good news is, the rehabilitation process can begin in as little as a couple of days, and with an appropriate rehabilitation program balance and function of the ankle can be largely restored. #2 Achilles tendinopathy This is usually associated with pain in the heel of the foot. The achilles tendon helps anchor the calf muscles to the foot. In situations where you suddenly increase the amount of work the calves/achilles has to do in a short amount of time, the tendon may become irritated and cause painful symptoms. The good news here again is, with the right exercises and exercise modification to limit "flare-ups" this can also be managed effectively. However, depending on the duration and severity, these can sometimes take a little longer. #3 Plantar Fasciitis The plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue that helps support the arch of the foot. Sometimes, due to muscular imbalances or overuse, this tissue may also become irritated. Plantar fascia pain is often felt in the heel of the foot, but may also be in the arch too. In this situation, your Osteopath may look at areas such as your lower back, your hips and your legs to figure out what strengthening exercise would best help rehabilitate the way your foot works. --- A couple questions that may shed some light on ankle/foot issues include: Was there a specific thing that happened, such as rolling the ankle? Is there any swelling or bruising? Is it sorest after/during exercise? Is it sore first thing in the morning, but goes away after you walk around for a bit? Can you pinpoint the sore area? These questions will give your osteopath a lot of information about what might be going on in one of the most complex areas of your body