Update Tuesday 17th of August 2021 Accessing Allied Health Services has tightened for the next 2 weeks (till midnight Thursday 2nd of September) under the new restrictions. Osteopathy remains essential and NCO will be open for you if you need urgent care. The examples DHHS gave of urgent clinical care – – Avoids acute deterioration or serious […]
Spinal Mobility
Do you have a stiff back? Try these spinal mobility exercises! Our Osteopath Michael Altis has been busy experimenting with a variety of movements and exercises that may help patients that are feeling stiff through their back. Mobility relates to the amount of motion a joint can move through without being restricted by surrounding tissues […]
Millie joins Team Bike Exchange
By Dr. Millie Clark, Osteopath at North Carlton Osteopathy In January and February 2021, I was privileged to work with Team Bike Exchange (previously known as Mitchelton-Scott); an elite pro cycling team. I worked as an Osteopath during the Santos Tour Down Under in Adelaide and the Road Nationals in Ballarat. Bike Exchange were the […]
NORTH CARLTON OSTEOPATHY IS STILL OPEN!
North Carlton Osteopathy will continue providing hands-on treatment. Reasons for staying open now. Osteopathy is, and continues to be, classified as an essential service. We maintain exemplary hygiene practices and patient screening processes that allows us to feel comfortable in remaining open. We do this with your safety, and that of our team, as our […]
What I learnt when I was on the other side of the treatment bench…
By Dr. Matt Stacey, Osteopath at North Carlton Osteopathy At the end of last year I decided to start running again and unfortunately after six weeks of what I thought was a slow progression, I started getting hip pain. Unfortunately it turned out to be a pelvic stress fracture. Whilst this injury was extremely frustrating, […]
The Importance of Breathing
Why It’s so Vital, and How To Do It Well The human body can survive 3 weeks without food, 3 days without water, but only 3 minutes without air and yet breathing is something we generally give very little thought to. Breathing properly can have a huge impact on our overall health and wellbeing and […]
North Carlton Osteopathy now open!
North Carlton Osteopathy is excited to announce that we have re-opened following our 4 week hibernation – now providing hands-on consultations. The whole team is available for in-person, hands-on consults from Monday, the 4th of May. To read about our team members click here. Telehealth consultations will still be available. How To Book Online here […]
Staying Active in Isolation
By Dan Ioannidis, Osteopath at North Carlton Osteopathy For some, this isolation period can be directly translated to mean Netflix and couch time. So, I am going to try and make sure that this doesn’t become the case for you! Don’t get me wrong, I will be spending my share of time on the couch […]
10 Tips to Optimise your Immune System
As we head into winter, looking after our health couldn’t be more important. We can all choose to stay as positive as possible and make decisions within our control that help support our immune system. In order to find out how to best support our immune system Dr Matt Stacey, Osteopath here at NCO, asked […]
Worried about your clicky knees? Here’s what to do…
By Bruce Duncan, Osteopath Those creaks, pops, cracks and groans from your knees are called crepitus – and they are actually in themselves nothing to worry about. The sounds can be a sign of some normal wearing or ageing. When the sounds are accompanied by discomfort, stiffness, pain on activity or even pain at rest […]
