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OsteoBalance

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5339 4594

Address: 1238 Howitt Street 3355 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 I is for ITB Syndrome ITB syndrome is considered an overuse injury which is commonly referred to as runners knee . This condition occurs with activities involving receptive flexion of the knee such as running, this results in the ITB, a thick band of connective tissue band on the outside of the leg becoming inflamed Symptoms of ITB syndrome include:... Pain over the lateral knee Burning sensations in the knee Swelling of the knee If you think you are being affected by ITB Syndrome, comment "I" below and one of our osteopaths will be in touch today!

24.01.2022 Back Pain Myth 5 - I need a scan/ XRAY/ MRI 'A picture is worth a thousand words' ........ umm, maybe not this time! Here at Osteobalance we don't necessarily send for imaging. It's only really important where we are not getting the result we would expect or we don't have a proper diagnosis from our movement based and orthopaedic testing. Yep - that means we do the same tests as orthopaedic surgeons to help with diagnosis of the problem. It certainly isn't always war...ranted at the first sign of pain! Even then, having a scan may not change the way we treat or the outcome at the end. The statistics of people having 'disc bulges' on an MRI without the person actually having pain are proof that what you see on a scan deosn't tell the whole story! Early intervention can be key to a good recovery ! A thorough assessment aids diagnosis in finding the true cause to your pain and helps you on the road to your recovery. Is back pain stopping you in your tracks? Type "BACK PAIN" in the comments and we will show you how we've got your back here at Osteobalance!

24.01.2022 We are on the hunt for our next soft tissue therapist! If you're accountable, love to give memorable treatments and want to work in a team environment - then this is the job you're looking for! We are an Osteopathic clinic in Ballarat who offer the community so much more than just a treatment, but help our patients achieve goals to make a difference to the health and mobility of our community. ... We offer mentoring and case discussions to help challenge and develop ourselves as we strive to meet the best standards of evidence based care for our patients. Watch our video and submit your CV to start the application process to [email protected] We can't wait to meet our next team member!

23.01.2022 Yoga Monday Baddha Konasana - Cobbler’s pose This is a great hip opener, that will assist in releasing the inner thigh and groin musculature... Start sitting with your legs extended in front of you, with your sit bones flat on the mat, if your groin or hips are tight you may like to place a blanket under your sit bones to make the pose more accessible Bring your heels toward your pelvis, resting the soles of the feet together Clasp your hands around your feet Relax your groin area and let your knees open and drop towards the mat Concentrate on grounding down through the sit bones, whilst extending through the rest of the spine, to create a lengthening through the spine Hold for about 10 breaths To finish, release your hands and extend the legs back out in front of the body

23.01.2022 Want the best rest? A simple way to get a better night of sleep if you are suffering from low back pain is with the use of a pillow. To do this place a pillow underneath your knees when you are sleeping, this is beneficial as it allows the back to maintain its natural curves, resulting in a decreased pressure on your back, reducing pain. ... To find out more about how to get a better nights sleep, come see our team at OsteoBalance Or comment "BEST SLEEP" and we will do the rest!

23.01.2022 Now we know that you know your ABCs but maybe not quiet like this! Over the next months you may see letters popping up all over our social media platforms. Before you ask why, we will be demonstrating the diversity of our Osteopaths and the variety of conditions they can help you with. Each letter will represent a different condition commonly treated by osteopaths. Unfortunately the alphabet doesn't cover the whole range of our osteopaths ability so if you are curious to see if they can help you don't hesitate to get in touch. Comment "ABC" below and we can have a conversation about your current pain and/or circumstances.

23.01.2022 Crazy scenes today! Did you have fun in the snow?

23.01.2022 Tension Type headache management tip #4 Self massage or any form of massage can help reduce stress and relieve tension. It's especially effective for relieving tight, tender muscles in the back of your head, neck and shoulders. Which are the main problem areas resulting in tension type headaches! For some people, massage can provide relief from headache pain. If you would like to know of some easy at home massage tools or like to book in to see one of our osteopaths comment "massage" below.

20.01.2022 Z is for Zygapophyseal Joint Dysfunction! The zygapophyseal or FACET JOINT is the joint in your spine where one vertebra (spinal bone) meets the one below it . Movement at these joints allows you to look left , right , up and down . A change in your daily activities or a sudden, awkward movement may cause a sprain in these spinal joints . ... You may have even been told you have degeneration of this joint - but don't stress! Sometimes the pain may be gradual, or sometimes a sudden sharp pain when you go to reach for your phone or do a head check in the car , your pain may be caused by a facet joint sprain. If you think you have a facet joint sprain don't be alarmed , our osteos regularly see facet sprains and manage them with a combination of hands-on treatment , proactive advice such as heat packs , gentle exercise and stretching . But a thorough assessment is always needed to diagnose your pain. Enjoy our ABC of things our osteopaths see commonly in clinic.

20.01.2022 Step out in style and comfort this Summer with a pair of Archies. In fact Osteobalance is stepping up and offering you a $5 discount on our Archies! Take advantage of this sale! This week only and only till stocks last! Sale Ends 26th of December 2020!

18.01.2022 PRICE is a principle of what to do in the following 24-72hours post injury to help aid in the recovery Protection- is aimed to prevent any further injury to the area. Limit weight bearing through the affected area or bracing of the affected area will help prevent any further injury to the area Rest- Rest is important to help with recovery but gentle pain free range of motion and isometric contractions of the surrounding muscles have been shown to speed up recovery ... Ice- refers to ice packs placed on the area to help reduce swelling and to decrease pain in the affected area. it is important to protect the skin and do not place ice directly onto the skin and limit the exposure to 10-15 minutes and repeat every 1-2 hours for 24 hours Compression- is a compressive bandage place around the affected area to help reduce the swelling and provide additional support Elevation by raising the affected area it helps to reduce swelling and pooling of fluid in the joints For additional advice or if experiencing extreme pain seek further medical advice either from our staff by commenting "ADVICE" or from your local GP

18.01.2022 We are over the moon to announce WE ARE BACK on Friday as planned. And we so pleased to start helping out community again. And it goes without saying, we will be wearing masks, cleaning surfaces hourly, and doing all those things that I’ve forgotten about because they have just become normal over the last 14 odd months. I have to share my gratitude to a lot of people over the last week. ... Ebony- was on her week off and came running in to the clinic for our emergency meeting. I threw a lot of work at her 30 seconds in! Melody- who jumped on the phones and started the slog of rescheduling patients. Callum and Rosie - who you may not know, have been answering phones from home and running into the clinic to help those urgent cases who needed to be seen. Our patients who happily took the call and made our lives easy by willingly moving their appointments. Please know- if you are struggling and your appointment is too far off-call and we will help you ASAP. Health and gratitude - Erin

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15.01.2022 B is for Bursitis! The bursa are fluid filled capsules located in between joints which help tissues move without any friction. Commonly effecting the shoulders and hip these bursas can become inflamed over time resulting in pain, which is commonly known as bursitis. Our Osteopaths can reduce bursitis pain. If you would like more information on treatment options comment "B" below and we'll have a conversation!

15.01.2022 Seated spiky ball and standing variations massage for glute pain Self massage is a great way to help ease pain through your glute muscles. A simple yet effective way of doing this is with the help of a spiky ball. ... Don't have a spikeyball? At osteobalance we have plenty of colours you can choose from! Is the spikeyball an essential part of your at home pain management? Type "spikeyball" if it is or comment you personal favourite at home remedy!

13.01.2022 Has the week nearly gotten away from you and you haven't seen your osteopath like you would have liked? Don't stress! We are open Saturday! You've still got plenty of time!

13.01.2022 Hip Pain mistake #3 Are you standing right now? Stop and take a minute to evaluate what you're doing.... ARE YOU standing with your legs crossed? Standing with more of your weight on one leg so your hip sticks out? Well, that's one thing that won't be helping your hip pain! INSTEAD TRY standing with your legs a hip width apart. This means that the muscles that compress the bursa and tendon simply aren't taut. No tension means no hip pain. Give it a try right now! Have you got hip pain? Have you tried it all? Type in "HIP PAIN" below!

13.01.2022 Are you having trouble sleeping from your back pain?! An easy way to help you sleep is by placing pillow in between your knees! This helps takes the pressure off your low back by placing it in a more neutral alignment, which helps relieve some of the pain giving you a better nights sleep! To find out more about how to get a better nights sleep, come see our team at OsteoBalance Or comment "BEST SLEEP" and we will do the rest!

12.01.2022 Hip pain mistake #2 Sitting! If you're sitting for any amount of time and you just can't get up easily, then avoid sitting .... with your foot under your backside... with your legs crossed INSTEAD make sure you keep your feet hip width apart Why is this the best position? The muscles around the area which compress the tendon or the bursa aren't on stretch! No stretch of the muscle, means less compression on the sore area. Have you got hip pain and are searching for the answers? Type in HIP PAIN below

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10.01.2022 Spikyball for self massage Tight trapezius muscles are a common cause of neck and shoulder pain. Therefore a great way to manage this and reduce tension is with a spiky ball Simply standing against a wall, place the spiky ball in between your trap muscles and the wall. Then move your body up and down and side to side to massage the muscle to reduce your pain

09.01.2022 Hip pain and the mistakes you're making

09.01.2022 Lower back pain exercises Did you know the benefits of stretching? Increases blood flow to the area Decrease muscle stiffness and tightness ... Increased mobility Here are our OsteoBalance's top pick of stretches to help with your low back pain! #1 Seated Glute Stretch Sitting up right, place your ankle on your thigh just above your knee. place one hand onto your shin and lean forward to deepen the stretch. hold for 15 to 30 sec and repeat to the opposite side #2 Laying Back Stretch laying on your back, bring one knee up placing your opposite hand on top of the knee and slowly bringing the knee towards the floor of the same arm keeping the back on the ground. #3 Lumbar Rocking Laying on you back, bring both knees up with your feet on the ground, slowly rock both knees left and then right. It really is as easy as 1, 2, 3 give it a go today! Is back pain stopping you in your tracks? Type "BACK PAIN" in the comments and we will show you how we've got your back here at Osteobalance!

09.01.2022 An effective way to target your glutes and self manage any pain you might be experiencing there is with a spikyball. This exercises is relatively simple and can be done anywhere where you can find a wall . To do this: 1 Place a spikyball in between a tender area of your glutes and a wall 2 From there simply move your hips around to massage the painful areas... 3 Repeat this motion is other tender spots of your glutes until you feel better (Pro tip: targeting your glutes in this way can often help relieve some lower back pain as well) Is the spikeyball an essential part of your at home pain management? Type "spikeyball" if it is or comment you personal favourite at home remedy!

08.01.2022 Cant get comfortable at night from your shoulder pain?? Is your shoulder pain waking you up at night?? Try this trick! Try placing a folded towel or a small pillow under the sore shoulder! By doing this it helps take the pressure off the shoulder joint and reduce stress on your neck which will hep you get a better nights sleep! Does your shoulder cause you pain during the night? Comment "YES" below if this tip could help you get a better night sleep!

08.01.2022 Tension Type headache management type #6 Ask for help! See your GP or Osteopath to help diagnose your headache and work out which self help treatments are going to result in the best response to your individual headache experience.... Remember you don't have to live with headache pain and there are many health professional who are eager to help rid you of these headaches. Comment "Yes" to start your journey towards a headache free life.

07.01.2022 Are you waking up from a nights sleep with neck pain?? Did you know the wrong your pillow might have something to do with it?! here are some helpful tips to finding the right pillow for you! Change your pillow every 1-2 years ... Your pillow should be at a height that your head neck and shoulders should be in line with your your spine so for you back sleepers a flatter pillow is for you! By having neck support in your pillow it stops your head ended up in a flexed position Don't forget to choose a pillow that's comfortable for you! Is your pillow in need of an upgrade comment "FIT ME IN" in the comments below and we can give you some helpful tips and tricks to buying a new pillow. Alternatively come see our team at OsteoBalance today and we can help you pick out the best pillow for you to get the best night sleep.

06.01.2022 Are you feeling stiff and sore in your back after a few too many hours at that desk? Try this seated twist stretch shown here. It helps to increase range of motion in your back by stretching muscles and moving the vertebral joints into a gentle rotation. Movement increases blood flow to the area which is thought to decrease pain. Did you give it a try? Let us know by saying "Done" in the comments below! If you need extra help with limiting your discomfort at the desk message us today and our osteopaths will be more than happy to help you out.

06.01.2022 You've heard us say it once, you've heard us say it a million times ... get off the couch! Using a laptop whilst you are sitting on a couch compromises the natural angles of your neck, back and hips. Resulting in pain and stiffness in your joints usually most noticeable after a long day of working in this position. Here at Osteobalance our osteos can assess your desk set up and adjust it to your individual needs, in addition to treating your neck, back and pelvis pain ...caused from poor ergonomics. Our osteopaths will guide you to a pain free work station! Comment "DESK WORKER" in the comments below to learn more about how you can change up your set up today!

06.01.2022 Hip pain mistake - Number #1 Tossing and turning at night? Can't get comfortable on the side you'd normally like to sleep on? Did you just nod your head to both of those questions? ... Sleeping on the side of hip pain is probably uncomfortable anyway! But how can you get a good nights sleep without hip pain bothering you? One of two ways. If you want to sleep on your back : pop pillows under your knees. A bend at the knee creates and bend at the hip, and takes the pressure off the bursa by relaxing problematic muscles compressing the area. If you want to sleep on your side: Avoid the painful side lying on your 'good' side, pop a pillow between your knees so your leg lines up with your hip and takes the ITB muscle that compresses the bursa and tendon. Try these for a good nights sleep with hip pain and wake up happier Have you got hip pain? Maybe you've tried it all and contemplating an injection? Type in HIP PAIN below if that's you!

04.01.2022 Tension Type headaches tip #5 Take time out of your day! Deep breathing Meditation ... Behaviour therapies. Are all varieties of relaxation therapies which are useful in coping with tension headaches. If you are struggling to relax contact your local GP who will have plenty of ideas to help you take some time for yourself each day. Comment "relax" below to take the first steps with our osteopaths to help treat and manage your headaches.

04.01.2022 Yoga Monday Legs up the Wall Pose This is a grounding posture that stretches the hamstrings ( the muscles at the back of the thighs) and relieves lower back tension. The angle of the hips in the posture reduces the curve of the lower back, stretching the back muscles. The closer your hips are to the wall, the greater the stretch through the hamstrings.... Instructions: If you would like a bit of extra support, place a blanket or pillow on the floor against the wall With knees bent, scoot towards to the wall with your bottom, about 10cms away from the wall is a good starting point. Your lower back should rest on the blanket, like Erin is here. Lower your back and rest your shoulders and head on the floor. Straighten your legs against the wall Shift your weight from side-to-side and adjust your proximity to the wall as needed, the closer you are, the more intense the hamstring stretch. If it feels too strong in the lower back, move further away from the wall Let your arms rest open at your sides, palms facing up. You can flex your ankles, bringing your toes towards your body for a deeper hamstring stretch. Close your eyes. Hold for 5-10 minutes To release, slowly push yourself away from the wall and slide your legs down to the side. Use your hands to help press yourself back up into a seated position. Finding it tricky? Bend your knees and let the knees open out. We are in no way yogis and we certainly aren't perfect. The art of yoga is one to be 'practiced', so enjoy it, and your poses may look like this, or completely different! Enjoy the experience and the strength and stretch these poses bring to the body. Namaste!

04.01.2022 Y is for Your Pain Here at OsteoBalance, we consider your pain and how it affects YOU We know that pain is commonly caused by a combination of factors including posture , daily activities and genetics. This means that each injury you experience is likely caused by a combination of these and we make it our mission to discover what caused your pain, how we can decrease your pain and what we can do to reduce the likelihood of re-injury ... When you come in for your first appointment we will ask you about your hobbies and goals from treatment. This way we can work with you develop a tailored program designed to get you back to the things you love!

03.01.2022 Looking to get your ankle moving again after an injury? It's as easy as ABC! Writing the alphabet with your foot is an easy way to start restoring movement after an ankle injury . All you need to do is sit with the injured leg stretched out in front of you and use your toes to write out each letter of the alphabet ... This exercise works best when performed slowly and deliberately and your pain shouldn't rise beyond a mild discomfort If your ankle injury has you in a twist, contact Osteobalance today to find out how to get your 'heeling' back on track by simply typing "Heel" in the comments!

02.01.2022 M is for Migraines! Migraines previously were thought to be caused by blood vessels dilating and constricting in the head. But new research shows the upper segments of the cervical spine can refer pain to your head Causing... nausea vomiting dizziness blurred vision light or noise sensitivity with your headache pins and needles in the arm or face a headache in one side or entire head headaches lasting between 4-72 hours can leave you feeling fatigued or washed out after your headaches If you are experiencing migraines come see how our team at OsteoBalance can help! OR comment "Migraine" below and we will have a conversation today!

01.01.2022 Our clinic has taken up the challenge of running 200km for the Month of November for Ballarat's Virtual 'Run for a Cause'. All funds raised will go towards the 'Ballarat Reads' program which helps to provide children in Ballarat with free books, giving them the best start to life. Follow the link to make your donation and cheer on Team OsteoBalance.

01.01.2022 "Movement is the song of the body" - Vanda Scaravelli Movement is an instinctual aspect of life. Moving, even in initially small steps, can provide leaps overtime in one's quality of life. Lower back pain is often accompanied with stiffness and reduced range of movement. Improving range of motion doesn't need to end in the consult room. There are simple and easy exercises that can be done at home and work. ... Here are some examples: Walking Yoga and Stretching Swimming Dancing Whilst the sun is out take the opportunity to get out and move about a simple walk could make all the difference if your recovery!