BACK IN HEALTH OSTEOPATHY

Osteopaths in Melbourne CBD team

We’re here to get you
back in health

The team at Back In Health are always dedicated to improving your overall health and well-being.

We apply our extensive health and fitness knowledge gained through ongoing training and personal experience to help you live and move optimally.

We readily offer insights into achieving whole body health and impart life lessons that you can apply beyond the clinic. We look forward to helping you on the journey to reaching your body’s full potential.

SERVICES

How we can support you on your health journey

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a regulated manual medicine discipline that focuses on the health of your whole body, and can be thought of as a holistic method of healing. This means that the body is not looked at in isolation but as part of a whole.

Dry Needling

Dry Needling can be used to deactivate trigger points, treat overactive motor points as well as strengthen tendons and ligaments. It also helps to increase blood flow to the area. This in turn helps treat chronic muscle tension and spasm, deliver oxygen and other nutrients to the affected and painful tissues, and remove harmful metabolic waste on a cellular level.

Cupping

Cupping therapy is based around the principle that suction from the cups draws the skin up and mobilises blood and energy around the body, encouraging the body’s natural healing process.

Exercise Rehab

Exercise Rehabilitation aims to restore optimal function to parts of the body that has been strained or injured. Results are achieved through a carefully tailored selection of exercises that strengthen and mobilise the muscles and joints.

Pain Management

Pain management is a key focus area for us as Osteopaths. As Osteopaths, we can create both types of pain, acute and persistent, and we test to see if your pain comes from the muscles, joints or ligaments, a problem in the nerves, or other issues which have changed the way the brain interprets pain.

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FAQ

These are our most frequently asked questions about Osteopathy; what to expect, what to bring, and how much an appointment will cost. If you cannot find what you’re after feel free to contact us. We are here to help!

Osteopathy is an allied health service that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. They use a combination of manual therapy and exercises to treat a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries. Osteopaths are trained to identify and treat the underlying cause of pain, rather than just treating the symptoms.

Osteopathy, chiropractic, and physiotherapy are all disciplines that focus on the diagnosis and treatment of muscle and skeletal disorders. Osteopaths use a holistic approach that targets the musculoskeletal system as well as the nervous, lymphatic and circulatory systems to help reduce and manage symptoms. Chiropractors focus on the spine and the nervous system, using adjustments to improve function and relieve pain. Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques, including exercises, massage, and electrical stimulation, to improve movement and reduce pain. All three disciplines can play an important role in maintaining musculoskeletal health.

You do not need a referral to see an osteopath in Australia. You can self-refer or be referred by your GP, specialist, or another health professional. All practicing Osteopaths are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Osteopathy is covered by most private health insurance policies in Australia. Private health insurance rebate levels vary, so check with your insurer prior to your consultation. For chronic conditions a Medicare rebate can be accessed under the Chronic Disease Management Plan for up to 5 visits a year, talk to your GP to discuss eligibility.

At your first appointment, you can expect to be asked questions in relation to your pain or current injury, previous injuries and illnesses. Your osteopath will assess your injury with a range of diagnostic tests which may include assessment of active and passive movements and strength testing. Treatment will include a range of techniques tailored to your presentation including massage, stretching, dry needling, cupping, mobilisations and manipulations. Your Osteopath will aim to communicate with you clearly and educate you on your injury, strategies to reduce symptoms, rehabilitation exercises to perform at home and outline a treatment plan. If you have any questions during your treatment or afterward we are happy to help.

The number of treatments that you will need is dependent on a number of factors, including the nature and severity of your injury, your age, and your overall health. Osteopaths will work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your specific needs.

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FREE PHONE CONSULT

Not sure where to start? Talk to us

 

If you’ve tried other manual therapies before and are not sure if Osteopathy can help you, speak to one of our practitioners before you book in for an initial treatment.

Our helpful Melbourne Osteopathy staff will talk to you about your current condition and ascertain whether they think they can help you optimise your body’s health and movement.

This is a free service we offer as part of our ongoing commitment to your health.

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