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InForm Osteopathy

Locality: Gisborne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5428 3113

Address: 97-99 Willowbank road 3437 Gisborne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://gisborneosteo.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Today is World Diabetes Day. This global campaign focuses on raising awareness about the disease, ‘diabetes mellitus’. Here are some worldwide diabetes facts for you: 90% of type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented. Every 30 seconds, someone loses a limb to diabetes. Every 8 seconds, someone dies from diabetic complications.... Is diabetes affecting you or your family? Speak to us or your doctor today for advice.

23.01.2022 Why didn’t the skeleton dance at the Halloween party?he had no BODY to dance with! Happy Halloween everyone!

23.01.2022 Did you know InForm Osteopathy can help with your breathing? And THAT is important! A healthy diaphragm helps maximise your oxygen intake, with minimal effort. When it’s not working quite as it should, then your body begins relying on all its secondary breathing muscles (especially those around the neck). This can cause imbalances and muscle tightness, leading to pain in the neck, shoulders and upper back. So, if you’re experiencing tightness in any of these areas, come and see us we’ll get your breathing patterns sorted and have you breathing at max capacity again in no time. And exhale.

23.01.2022 Muscle fact: The SCM is a muscle that runs from the base of your skull, down the side of the neck and attaches to the chest and collar bones. It stands for: Sterno - sternum or chest bone Cleido - clavicle or collar bone Mastoid - a bony bump on the base of the skull... This muscle helps to bend the neck sideways and forwards as well as rotate the head. It is also the main muscle involved with the condition ‘torticollis’. Now, let’s be honest who knew this fact? for yes, and for no comment below!

22.01.2022 Join us this August to raise awareness for our hard working tradies. It’s Tradie National Health Month. Working as a tradie can be hard on the body and often comes with an increased risk of injury. To our tradie friends, what area of the body gives you the most grief?

22.01.2022 Ever taken a ball smack bang on the end of your fingers when trying to catch, forcing your finger(s) backwards? This type of injury can lead to a condition called Mallet Finger where the tendon which helps to straighten the end part of your finger ruptures or breaks away with some of the bone still attached. This leaves your fingertip in a bent position. Most cases of Mallet Finger recover well with splinting and hands on treatment to maintain function of the hand, wrist and upper limb. Who has experienced this before? Let us know below!

21.01.2022 Plantar fasciopathy is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a piece of thick tissue (similar to a tendon or ligament) that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. The inflammation is commonly caused by repetitive strain injury to that thick tissue. Things like excessive walking or running, or inappropriate shoes are common causes. Have you ever had pain in the arch of your foot? Give us a below (and then give us a call) we can help!

21.01.2022 It’s osteo word of the month time! This month’s word is ATLAS. And no, we don’t mean the book of maps. Atlas is the name given to the first vertebrae in the neck. It’s the bone which the skull sits on and is referred to as C1. It is shaped like a ring and has a close relationship to the second vertebrae, the Axis, or C2. Now, raise your hand if you knew about the Atlas?

21.01.2022 Do you always avoid the sun through fear of UV damage to the skin? Well there are a host of benefits that come with making sure you get your daily dose of sunlight. These include: Decreased risk of depression and anxiety Strong, healthy bones A calm, focused mind... Prevention of certain types of cancer Healthy skin 10-30 minutes daily is all that is needed, depending on your skin type. And remember to slip, slop, slap!

21.01.2022 New to osteopathy? Here’s what to expect during your first visit: Filling out your personal information on a new patient form or iPad Initial consultation with an osteopath - this includes questioning, diagnosis and treatment Discussion relating to a treatment plan... Re-booking and payment If you have any questions regarding your upcoming appointment, please call us on 5428 3113. We’ll be sure to have your questions answered and you feeling ready for your first appointment.

19.01.2022 Do you have wrist pain following a fall on an out-stretched hand (otherwise referred to as FOOSH)? Seek medical attention quickly for a careful examination of the hand and wrist. These types of injury may lead to a scaphoid (one of the small wrist bones) fracture. A fracture to this bone becomes complicated if the blood supply to the bone is cut off. So it’s best to get checked out sooner rather than later! Most of the time we can help get you back to full function in the weeks that follow.

19.01.2022 Confused whether you should use heat or ice for treatment of an injury? Heat helps to reduce pain, increase blood flow, and relax tight muscles. Ice helps to reduce pain, reduce blood flow, and ease swelling caused by inflammation.... Both can be used for treatment of multiple injuries but need to be used at the right times depending on the injury. Speak to us today to find out more! After all, using the wrong one could do more harm than good.

19.01.2022 Have you been told you need a DEXA scan? This is a special kind of x-ray used to detect bone loss in our skeletons. People at risk of, or those that have osteoporosis may require a DEXA scan every now and then to check their levels and determine the severity of bone loss, which leaves our bones more prone to fractures. DEXA = Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Now that’s a mouthful!

19.01.2022 Today marks the start of National Children’s Week in Australia. Let’s celebrate the joy kids bring to our lives everywhere. Did you know Osteopaths treat common children complaints including sports injuries, walking difficulties, back and knee pain (kids get these too!), and hypermobility syndrome (excessive movement in the joints). Call us today if your child needs help with pain or injury.

18.01.2022 Out-toeing is when a child’s feet are excessively turned outward. This can occur due to an abnormal outward twist in the thigh bone, which directly affects the positioning of the knee and foot. Other causes can be from an abnormal twist in the shin bone, flat feet or over-contracted muscles in the hip region.Noticed your child has outward pointing feet? Book an appointment today so we can assess them and get them on the straight and narrow asap!

18.01.2022 October’s Word of the Month is ‘Biceps’. Biceps means ‘two-heads’. There are two muscles in the human body that carry the name biceps and have two attachment points (rather than one) at one end of the muscle; the Biceps Brachii in the front of the upper arm, and the Biceps Femoris in the back of the thigh. Makes the phrase just going to work the biceps a little more complicated now, doesn’t it?!

17.01.2022 De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition that affects the thumb and your ability to use your hand properly. In tenosynovitis, a thin sheath that surrounds the tendon of some of the thumb muscles becomes inflamed, leading to pain, restriction and reduced function of the thumb and hand. See your osteo today if you have thumb or wrist pain.

16.01.2022 InForm Osteopathy will be open this Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October InForm Osteopathy will be open this Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October

15.01.2022 Many people with arthritis will tell you their joint pain worsens as it gets colder outside. Scientific researchers have been trying to find a connection between the changes in barometric pressure and joint pain for years. There is currently no solid evidence to support a link, but we always listen to our patients. Do you have arthritis? Do you feel more pain during winter? Let us know in the comments below!

15.01.2022 Let’s all get behind the Gisborne Community Care Foodbank and buy a raffle ticket to support those in need, you might win a cubby house in the process ! Win Win !

15.01.2022 CFA DONATION UPDATE $2036 Thanks to our wonderful patient supportCFA DONATION UPDATE $2036 Thanks to our wonderful patient support

15.01.2022 Our founding father, Andrew Taylor Still, once said When you have adjusted the physical to its normal demands, nature supplies the remainder. A deeply important principle to osteopathy underpins this quote That structure governs function in the body. Osteopaths do not heal disease; we try to create the ideal environment for the body to heal itself.

12.01.2022 Love golf? Have elbow pain? Golfer’s elbow anyone? It may not come as a shock to read that golfers are particularly prone to developing golfer’s elbow. The repetitive motions of the elbow during the golf swing can play havoc on the small tendons of the forearm muscles. Fear not, this is a very treatable condition. We have the answers so ‘hit’ us up today. No pun intended. Okay, definitely pun intended.

12.01.2022 Like to game? Or are you worried what effect too much time on the console is doing to another family members’ body? Excessive gaming may lead to chronic neck, elbow, wrist and hand pain. Other problems include the development of blisters and calluses on the skin, not forgetting the increased risk of obesity and general poor conditioning of body as a result of sitting still for extended periods. If you’re a gamer, or know a gamer, get in touch today to find out how we can help.

10.01.2022 Are you pregnant? Did you know that osteopath’s regularly help women with pain and movement issues relating to pregnancy? If you are struggling and need some help, call us today on 5428 3113. Don’t be plagued with pain during your pregnancy! Tag a soon-to-be mum who needs a little extra TLC!

09.01.2022 Masks or face coverings are now either required or recommended in some parts of the country because of the level of community transmission of coronavirus. But they only work if you wear them correctly. Learn more: www.health.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from

08.01.2022 Have you experienced pain in the upper chest just below the neckline? We have a small joint called the Sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) which is the meeting point of the breast bone (sternum) and the collar bone (clavicle). This joint is commonly affected by arthritis, seen in up to 90% of people over the age of 60. If you feel this may be the case for you, give us a call! With the right treatment and care, we could have you feeling much better in no time!

08.01.2022 Osteopaths are Allied Health Professionals who take the time to consider your past medical history, social circumstances and individual body make-up to provide you with a tailored plan to improve your health. People of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, see Osteopaths for help every day! When was the last time you popped into the clinic

07.01.2022 Have you ever experienced a twitch in one of your muscles? Muscle twitching has many causes varying from non-serious to serious. Non-serious causes include post-exercise lactic acid build-up, dehydration, excessive caffeine intake, reactions to certain drugs and increased stress and anxiety levels. Sometimes a nerve gets irritated or compressed somewhere along its journey from the spine to the muscle it serves. We’ll help you find the cause! Have you had a muscle twitch? Tell us below

06.01.2022 Protein junky? When we eat protein, our body breaks it down into small pieces called ‘amino acids’. These are the building blocks of life! The body uses them to make protein for growth and repair, as well as many other functions. Our bodies produce some of these amino acids (known as ‘non-essential amino acids’), but not all of them. We must get these ‘essential’ amino acids from the food we eat.Keep eating that protein people!

04.01.2022 To all our awesome patients; we just wanted to thank you all for your trust throughout what has probably been the most challenging year in most of our lives. We are proud to have continued offering uninterrupted quality osteopathic and musculoskeletal care throughout the year, in a safe environment. This is down to the commitment of all of our team, both clinical and non-clinical, to maintain the best hygiene and infection control practises. We all hope that the storm has pas...sed and we can start to return to living our lives closer to normal than of late. It has been interesting to see different presentations, brought about by our changed environment, including injuries from tele-exercise classes, home office working and over ambitious gardening projects! We've enjoyed rising to the challenge and will continue to be here to serve our community with our team of eager practitioners and amazing reception staff. Wishing you the best in health, The Team at IN FORM.

03.01.2022 Today is International Youth Day. It’s common knowledge we have an ageing population. But did you know that there are also more children on the planet than ever before? Join us today to celebrate young people all over the world. Just think about all those potential budding osteopaths out there That’s a lot of helping hands!! Who here has a young person in their life that they’re proud of? Show us a below!

03.01.2022 Osteochondritis Dissecans or OCD is a joint condition that mainly affects children and adolescents. Many of the bones in our body are covered at the ends by smooth cartilage. Sometimes cracks in the cartilage and underlying bone cause fragments of cartilage to flap around or break off inside the joint. This can lead to inflammation, pain and locking when the joint is used. If your child has these symptoms, book an appointment here at InForm Osteopathy and get checked today. What are some common pain spots that your child has complained about recently?

03.01.2022 Did you know that when we bend our spine backwards the movement is called ‘extension’ and the opposite movement - bending forward - is called ‘flexion’? The cat/camel or cat/cow stretch takes your spine through both of these movements nicely! But the big question is do you cow? Or camel?

01.01.2022 You wouldn’t think it, but walking is actually a pretty complex activity! Did you know that you use around 200 muscles in just a single step? Walking uses the foot, leg, gluteal and hip muscles, plus a bunch of stabilising muscles to help keep you upright! Now, imagine having a small issue in just one or two of these muscles it can throw out your gait or walking pattern, causing imbalances and other issues, as well as pain. Don’t worry, because we can help fix your issues and restore your normal function. Want to know more? Contact our clinic on 5428 3113 and we can schedule you an appointment!

01.01.2022 Hot topic! CONCUSSION Did you know that you don’t even need to hit your head to get a concussion? Having your head thrown forwards and backwards quickly during a whiplash injury is a common cause of concussion that doesn’t result from a physical blow to the head. Symptoms include: Headache Confusion Nausea and vomiting... Loss of balance or consciousness Lack of concentration Plus many more And symptoms don’t always show up right away! Always get checked after head and whiplash-type injuries. Who has had a concussion before?

01.01.2022 Love skiing? Have you heard of Skier’s thumb? Commonly seen in skiers, as well as rugby, netball and basketball players, it happens when the thumb is forced outwards beyond the limit of its movement range. The ligaments that hold the joint together at the base of the thumb sprain or tear leading to pain, swelling, and loss of function of the thumb which can affect the ability to use the hand in everyday tasks. Sprained your thumb recently? Never leave it to chance, come and see us today. We’ll be sure to give you the thumbs up when it’s safe to return to the slopes!