Here at NCO, we love looking after our elderly patients – a community that’s part of an ever-growing population. Did you know that there are approximately 700 million people in the world aged 60 and over? And did you know that it is estimated that by 2050, there will be around 2 billion people on […]

Looking for an Osteopath in Brunswick? We are located right on the border of Brunswick – only a short walk away from the Brunswick Village shops on Lygon Street. We are situated opposite Stop 117 (corner of Lygon & Richardson Streets) on the East Coburg (Route 1) or Moreland (Route 6) tram lines. If you […]

How to reverse the tightness that builds up from sitting – in one fell swoop! This stretch opens the chest on one side, whilst simultaneously opening the front of the opposite hip. Gentle lumbar and thoracic spine extension is also achieved. Whole-body contact with the ground provides feedback for our nervous system in a different […]

We naturally do most of our breathing through our nasal passages, which serve to heat, humidify and filter the air. Habitual mouth breathing on the other hand, is linked to a myriad of health issues including sleep disturbance, learning delay, tooth decay, bad breath and jaw disorders. Tips for Nose-Breathing Start by becoming aware of […]

As part of our continual quest to learn and improve, we take part in ongoing education. We hold monthly Professional Development Meetings in-house – either run by one of our Osteopaths (Bruce Duncan pictured here teaching a lower back technique) or a visiting professional. We also attend outside events and courses like the annual Osteopathic […]

Sniffles season is well and truly upon us. If you get the symptoms of a cold, flu or other virus – make sure you REST! -stay warm and cosy – drink plenty of water -eat healthy, nutritious food -take a great immune boosting supplement like Bioceuticals Armaforce, or Metagenics Metazinc -seek medical treatment if you […]

The Premier’s Active April is a free State Government initiative offering lots of ways to kick-start or boost our exercise and activity levels. These include 10 free passes to a participating gym near you workout videos on their website or App discounted or free passes to many Victorian attractions chances to win tickets to events […]

  The short answer is – anything from a longer yet easier-effort aerobic activity, to a shorter High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) effort, will achieve fat burning if done consistently. There is emerging evidence that HIIT might be even more effective than other forms of exercise to achieve fat loss. This is on top of […]

Mindfulness meditation can reduce pain, help sleep, lower stress and boost cognitive abilities. For a great ABC discussing the emerging science and studies how mindfulness can change our brains, click this link. The ABC have also produced the free Mindfully podcast with guided meditations. Some popular Mindfulness Apps are… Calm Headspace Stop, Breathe & Think