TMJ or tempero-mandibular joint dysfunction is the medical name for jaw pain and stiffness. Pain and stiffness is felt over the jaw joint which is a little to the front and just below your ear. When the jaw joint gets inflamed the most common symptoms is a dull aching pain, which is aggravated by eating tough and chewy food, and stiffness felt after eating and in the morning.

Osteopathy, helping the elderly with painful joints. Older patients benefit from receiving osteopathy as it alleviates their painful symptoms to improve their quality of life. Many turn to anti-inflammatory drugs, which do help, but long-term use can have side effects that complicates any condition.

Osteopaths see a lot of patients with arthritic conditions namely osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, we can help ease the pain of living with it. Many patients with this form of arthritis in many different parts of the body.

Office workers and people who sit in front of computers all day can often suffer from neck pain. Below are some tips on how to deal with it. See an osteopath

Is an ice pack or heat the best approach for treating an injury? Heat is more commonly used with people who have sub-acute or chronic injuries. If the affected area is RED, HOT and SWOLLEN, then the best approach is to follow the R.I.C.E.R acronym – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral.

Migraines can be debilitating and last for hours or days. They often cause a throbbing or pulsing sensation on one side of the head and can coincide with aura, nausea, vomiting and sensitivities to light or other stimuli. Medication can help to prevent or manage these symptoms, and identifying triggers is helpful in self-management.

Running season is upon us. For some, trying an event like the Sydney Bridge Run for the first time. For others, it can mean training ahead of The City 2 Surf. As Sydney Osteopath George Asproukos explains, if you go too hard you could find yourself suffering the pain to the front part of your shin bone.

Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction (SPD) is one of the most common complaints that we see in pregnant women. The symphysis pubis is the joint that connects the two halves of your pelvis, and SPD happens when that joint becomes unstable. The pain can be felt at the front of the pelvis over the pubic bone, sometimes radiating into the upper thighs. It can also be felt at the lower back, or into the perineum (pelvic floor region).

pain over the hips maybe a symptom of tendonitis

As an Osteopath, I work with people with all types of back issues each day, providing relief and advice about how best to manage their pain.

Treatment and care from an Osteopath. Osteopaths have a primary role in dealing with people with chronic pain. We provide care and education as well as hands-on treatment. Seek out help if you find yourself suffering from pain. If you know someone in pain who might not be doing so well, reach out. Recommend that they see someone who can help.

we strongly support and help promote the health of Australia’s tradies. As Tradies are more commonly involved in serious accidents and suffer more serious injuries at work, it is important to look after yourself.  As a tradie, your health is the most valuable asset you’ve got!

What is the difference between Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, and Chiropractic? 

Pain under your foot at the heel. This could be worse at the end of the day, during the day while on your feet, or first thing in the morning. The pain can be described as sharp needles in the feet or like walking over broken glass.

Disc herniations are an injury that affects the intervertebral discs in your back or neck. It is usually associated with significant pain and problems with movement, especially at first.