Posts Tagged ‘Osteopathy’
St George Osteopathy – our story
St George Osteopathy was started in 2012 by Osteopath Eddie Clark aiming to provide people in Kogarah in Sydney South access to the best, highly skilled osteopathic treatment available. We aim to be Sydneys premier osteopathic practice and offer osteopath appointments Monday through to Saturday with highly skilled osteopaths. In 2016 St George Osteopathy was…
Read MoreWhat to Expect for Your First Appointment with an Osteopath
Are you experiencing pain or discomfort in your body? Seeking alternative and holistic approaches to healthcare? An osteopath might be the answer you’re looking for. Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that focuses on treating musculoskeletal issues and improving overall health. If you’re about to attend your first appointment with an osteopath, you may…
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When do you need to see an Osteopath?
By: Edward Clark One of the most common question we get in our practice is “what is an Osteopath?” Most people out there are unaware of what an Osteopath is – or what we can offer them- until they get stuck in a bind. They then end up in our treatment room by a…
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Ankle Sprains
Written by: Vincent King Did you know that Osteopaths can help with much more than issues of the spine? I continue to be in awe at the way the body will heal given correct management. This is evident in the case of an ankle sprain. If poorly managed, an ankle injury can continue to be…
Read MoreMissing Themos? Then Don’t Miss This Offer!
Are you an old patient of Dr Themos Gourlas? Themos moved to Noosa with his family in 2022, but St George Health is able to offer you great continuing care. So if you are not sure where to go to see an Osteopath, or you are a previous patient of Themos, book at St…
Read MoreOsteopathic Treatment and Pregnancy – What’s the Difference?
Osteopathy and Pregnancy Osteopaths have a variety of approaches when treating a pregnant woman to help ease symptoms of discomfort. Osteopaths will always look to create balance to allow the body to move freely and without pain. Within the first trimester, many women aren’t showing signs of an obvious baby bump so treatments can continue…
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Chronic Pain and Osteopathy
Did you know 6.9 Million Australians live with musculoskeletal pain? July 22nd to July 28th is National Pain Week. Each year Chronic Pain Australia organises this week to champion the needs of those living in chronic pain. We want to help do something about it. The Osteopaths St George Health spend a lot of time…
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Stiff Back
Stiff back in the morning? Read on – this might save you some pain. Back problems are incredibly common: Estimates from the Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey show about 3.7 million Australians have back problems each year. Somewhere between 70 – 90% of people will suffer from lower back pain at some point…
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Pain… Let’s talk about it!
Are you suffering from pain? Do you know someone who has been suffering from pain? Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians suffers from what can be classified as chronic, ongoing or persistent pain? This debilitating state can come along with lots of other medical issues- like arthritis, work-place injuries, the after-effects of car…
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Osteoarthritis; what is it?
Arthritis affects 3.85 millions Australians. That equates to 28% of the population. It is something we heard about regularly, but many do not understand the condition. We know osteoarthritis happens as we get older, but not many of us actually know why it happens. Typically osteoarthritis is most known for affecting those over 50 years…
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Exercising while Pregnant; what you need to know!
It is often said that if you have not exercised before you fall pregnant that it isn’t a good idea to start. New studies published in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have shown that there are generally 7 tips for exercising safely and effectively. They say that “a new study highlights the physical…
Read MoreWomen’s Health and keeping your bones healthy!
As we grow older our body naturally changes. Such changes include our bones and how they develop. Our body is always regenerating itself, but it is important as humans that we help that process by doing the right things with our diet, exercise and lifestyle. A common misunderstanding is that our bones only need calcium to stay…
Read MoreExercising with Injuries
Want to get back to the gym but scared of hurting yourself? Exercising with injuries: Where is the boundary between helpful and harmful? Our Osteopath Eddie Clark gives you his opinion on this contentious yet common issue. In my practice we often see people who are having trouble keeping up with their exercise programs because…
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Why see an Osteopath instead of a Chiro or Physio?
Why you should see an Osteopath instead of a Chiro or a Physio? I’m writing a blog post on this hot topic because we have a real need in the modern healthcare industry for a different approach to many common problems afflicting the wider population. Complex and recurring back and neck pain? Hip pain stopping…
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