• Home
  • About
    • About The Osteopaths
    • Why Choose the Osteopaths?
    • What is Osteopathy
  • Practitioners
    • Dr Bryden McGregor
    • Dr Christopher Tucker
    • Dr Daniela De Fazio
    • Dr Lyndon Clarke
    • Dr Marcus Hopkins
    • Dr Marnie Norfolk
    • Dr Melanie Longano
    • Dr Natalie Maynard
    • Dr Michael Newbold
    • Dr Nicole Tuminello
    • Dr Peter Parker
    • Dr Serena Kuo
    • Dr Shaun Coghlan
    • Dr Stephanie Giddings
    • Megan Ferguson, Myotherapist
  • Conditions Treated
    • Sports Injuries
    • Occupational Strain
    • Headaches & Neck Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Osteopathy During Pregnancy
    • Babies and children
    • Sciatica
    • Frozen Shoulder
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Asthma
    • Digestive problems
  • News & Resources
    • Clinic News Blog
    • Patient Resources Blog
    • Products
    • Stretching
      • Stretches
    • Office Ergonomics
    • Safe Lifting
  • Clinics
    • The Osteopaths of Heidelberg
    • The Osteopaths of Blackburn
    • Online booking request
    • Patient FAQs
  • Contact

Patient Resources

Read our blog for useful patient resources and latest in health research

Patient Resources

18
SEP
2019

The Lymphatic System

Posted By : theosteopaths
Tags : blackburn, circulation, health, Health benefits, Heidelberg, immune system, lymph, lymphatic system, Osteopath, osteopathy, pain, pain relief, spleen, swelling, the osteopaths, The Osteopaths of Heidelberg and Blackburn, thymus
Comments : Off
Hello everyone and welcome to our September blog post. This month we’re going to introduce you to your lymphatic system. What it is, what it does, and why your osteo loves it so much. So, what is the lymphatic system? One part of it is a collection of small tubes found right throughout the body, and you can think of these tubes as part of the circulatory system of the body. S...
Read More
09
OCT
2017

I don’t play tennis – so how did I get tennis elbow?

Posted By : theosteopaths
Tags : manual therapy, osteopathy, pain, repetitive strain, tennis elbow, The Osteopaths of Heidelberg and Blackburn, trigger point
Comments : Off
Tennis elbow – we’ve all heard of it. But do we know what it is? Why is it called that? And why do so many people who don’t play tennis end up with tennis elbow? What is it? Tennis elbow’s official name is lateral epicondylitis, and it is a tendinitis (tend- meaning tendon, -itis meaning inflammation), so essentially its inflammation of a common tendon which attaches some of...
Read More
29
APR
2017

Avoiding the mouse trap!

Posted By : theosteopaths
Tags : better health, desk jobs, elbow pain, ergonomics, exercise, Headaches, healing, health, mobility, neck pain, occupation, osteopathy, shoulder pain, stretching, The Osteopaths of Heidelberg and Blackburn, wrist pain
Comments : Off
7 TIPS TO HELP AVOID MOUSE RELATED PAINS Workers may spend up to 9 hours a day using their computer mouse. Unfortunately prolonged, repetitive or awkward working postures can lead to muscular and/or joint dysfunction. Some of the most common complaints associated with regular mouse use include wrist, shoulder and neck pain. These common aches and pains may be eased by adjusting your...
Read More
06
FEB
2017

Choosing the right pillow for YOU!

Posted By : theosteopaths
Comments : Off
There are many factors that affect the quality of sleep you get each night. One of these factors is your pillow. Choosing the wrong pillow can exacerbate headaches and neck and shoulder tension. It is crucial to take some time to determine what the best pillow is for you based on your sleeping habits and personal needs. Remember choosing a pillow is a very personal decision so what...
Read More
‹ Previous12345Next ›Last »

Patient Resources

  • Clinic News Blog
  • Patient Resources Blog
  • Products
  • Stretching
    • Stretches
  • Office Ergonomics
  • Posture Exercises
  • Safe Lifting

Tags

Advice back pain blackburn Breathing exercises carrying Children circulation desk diabetes diet energy ergonomics exercise fatigue flexibility Guidelines Headaches health Health benefits Heidelberg hormonal immune system injury massage mood neck pain Osteopath osteopathy pain pain relief posture Recommendations relaxation running Sitting sleep standing tension the osteopaths The Osteopaths of Heidelberg and Blackburn Tips vitality Weight control women workplace

Recent Posts

  • Student’s Elbow
  • Pain From Within – Why Pain Isn’t Always A Strain Or Sprain
  • Shoulder Impingement
  • Let’s talk TMJ dysfunction!
  • The Lymphatic System
  • I don’t play tennis – so how did I get tennis elbow?
  • Avoiding the mouse trap!
  • Choosing the right pillow for YOU!
  • Your comprehensive Office Ergonomics Guide
  • The modern day child

Newsletter signup

  1. Name *
    * Please enter your name
  2. Email *
    * Please enter a valid email address
  3. Message *
    * Please enter message

Visit The Osteopaths on Facebook

Visit The Osteopaths on Twitter

Visit The Osteopaths on Googleplus

Watch The Osteopaths on YouTube

Connect with Peter Parker, Pincipal Osteopath

Visit The Osteopaths on Instagram

Contact Us

The Osteopaths of Heidelberg
224 Bell Street
Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081

T: (03) 9455 3011
F: (03) 9455 3022
E: info@theosteopaths.com.au

ONLINE BOOKINGS



The Osteopaths of Blackburn
213 Whitehorse Road
Blackburn VIC 3130

T: (03) 9894 3011
F: (03) 9894 3022
E: info@theosteopaths.com.au

Our Mobile App

The Osteopaths Android mobile app on Google Play

The Osteopaths iPhone mobile app

Recent Posts

  • Student’s Elbow
  • Pain From Within – Why Pain Isn’t Always A Strain Or Sprain
  • Shoulder Impingement
  • Let’s talk TMJ dysfunction!
  • The Lymphatic System
Copyright The Osteopaths of Heidelberg and Blackburn, 2020
facebook
twitter
google+
View videos by The Osteopaths on YouTube
Connect with our Principal Osteopath, Peter Parker on LinkedIn
Follow The Osteopaths on Instagram