Pain Relief
Osteopaths are musculo-skeletal specialists who are trained in the diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of musculo-skeletal disorders such as:
- back pain and neck pain
- shoulder pain
- headaches and migraines
- arthritis and joint pain
- postural and mobility problems
Osteopathy is the oldest of the modern manual medicines with its origins dating back to 1874.
Osteopaths are universally educated health care practitioners who undergo a minimum of five years of study. Osteopaths are recognised by private health insurance funds, and Osteopaths have provider numbers issued by the state government for requesting certain investigative procedures such as x-rays.
Osteopaths use a wide variety of techniques to help with pain relief such as:
- soft tissue massage
- joint articulation
- joint manipulation
- soft tissue massage
- dry needling
- muscle energy technique
- home advice including ergonomic changes at work, the use of heat or exercise prescription.
Hawthorn Osteopathy is conveniently located just off Glenferrie Road at 37 Lynch Street in Hawthorn close to Glenferrie Station.
Parking around the clinic is plentiful, and public transport provide easy access either via tram or train.
Pain Relief. Osteopathy. Effective manual medicine.
Hawthorn Osteopathy: 03 9818 7738