by melbourneosteo | Jun 15, 2012 | Blog
What is exercise and what does it mean? Exercise is anything that gets you moving and active. It includes formal exercise such as a gym class, lifting weights or going for a jog. Exercise also occurs in everyday activities (known as incidental exercise) such as... by melbourneosteo | May 30, 2012 | Blog
If you suffer from persistent or recurring headaches, the experienced Osteopaths at Melbourne Osteopathic Clinic can show you how it may be that your neck is the culprit (and you may not even have pain!) This cause of headache has been commonly overlooked which has... by melbourneosteo | Jul 15, 2011 | Blog
Lifting injuries are a common cause of back pain. You can protect yourself against damage with good lifting habits, both at home and in the workplace. How Lifting Can Injure Your Spine When you lift, your spine is put under stress. Twisting or jerking while lifting... by melbourneosteo | Jul 15, 2011 | Blog
What is Arthritis ? Arthritis is a major cause of disability and handicap in Australia affecting people of all ages and walks of life. Arthritis is not a single condition. There are over 150 kinds of arthritis, all of which affect one or more joints in the body. The... by melbourneosteo | Jul 15, 2011 | Blog
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become fragile and brittle. They fracture more easily than normal bone. Even a minor bump or fall can cause a serious fracture. Half of all women and one-third of men over 60 in Australia will have a... by melbourneosteo | Jul 14, 2011 | Blog
What is good posture? Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or laying down. Good posture helps to minimise the amount of strain imposed on our muscles, joints and ligaments whilst performing our daily...
