Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a natural therapy that applies a hands-on approach to diagnosis and treatment. It helps remove the physical stresses and strains, allowing for an improvement of blood flow, lymphatic drainage and nerve function, to therefore move toward a state of balance and health.
Our osteopath Shane Ricketts treats people of all ages, including babies, children, teenagers, adults and seniors. He also has experience in the treatment of many different types of conditions, including:
Newborns and Infants
Colic, Reflux, Constipation, Unsettled, Difficulty sleeping, Ear infections, Feeding and Latching difficulties, Wry neck/Torticollis, Birth trauma, Misshapen head (Plagiocephaly), Hip dysplasia
Children and Teens
Ear infections, Coughs & Colds, Asthma, Behavioural problems, Hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD), Learning difficulties, Sleep disturbances, Anxiety, Eye Problems (E.g. Strabismus, tracking problems), Bed wetting, Scoliosis, Sports injuries, Growing pains, Joint pains, Headache & Migraine, Foot and postural problems, Dental and orthodontic issues
Musculoskeletal system
Muscle strain, Neck and Back pain, Sprained and painful joints E.g. Ankle, Knee, Shoulder, Wrist and hip, Whiplash, Sports injuries, Tennis and Golfers elbow, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Headaches, Jaw pain and clicking, Sciatica, Dental and orthodontic issues
Nervous system
Anxiety, Stress, Lack of sleep, Migraine, Digestive disorders, Nerve pain, Fibromyalgia, Facial pain
Women’s Health
Fertility issues, Menstrual pain, Menopausal symptoms, Problems associated with pregnancy E.g.; Morning sickness, Nausea, Reflux, Headache, Fatigue, Breathing difficulty, Hip pain, Pelvic floor issues, Problems encountered post-pregnancy E.g.; Post Natal Depression, Mastitis, Back and Neck pain, Pelvic pain, Pelvic floor issues
General health and wellbeing
Preventative health care, Post-operative care from most types of surgery, Arthritis, Asthma, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Elderly care, Tinnitus, Sinusitis, Circulatory disorders
What to expect after a treatment
After your treatment with the osteopath you may feel tired or very relaxed. It is often best not to play sport, lift heavy objects or over exert yourself the day of the treatment. This will give the body more time to adjust, heal and settle into its new position after your treatment. It is best not to drink alcohol too soon after, but to drink more water during the day, and go for a gentle walk after the treatment. This helps the body to flush out any toxins being released by the body.
You may feel very light or energised after a treatment or you may feel very sleepy and heavy, depending on how your body responds. Sometimes there can be post-treatment soreness, which should resolve within 24-48 hours. This is the body adjusting to the new position. Try placing some heat on the area of discomfort. This will increase the blood flow to the area, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the site.
Children may experience, either an increased amount of energy for a short period or may get quite tired and sleep more.
Please feel free to call the clinic if you have any questions, following a treatment and your practitioner will get back to you as soon as possible
Rebates for private health insurance apply
Our osteopath Shane Ricketts treats people of all ages, including babies, children, teenagers, adults and seniors. He also has experience in the treatment of many different types of conditions, including:
Newborns and Infants
Colic, Reflux, Constipation, Unsettled, Difficulty sleeping, Ear infections, Feeding and Latching difficulties, Wry neck/Torticollis, Birth trauma, Misshapen head (Plagiocephaly), Hip dysplasia
Children and Teens
Ear infections, Coughs & Colds, Asthma, Behavioural problems, Hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD), Learning difficulties, Sleep disturbances, Anxiety, Eye Problems (E.g. Strabismus, tracking problems), Bed wetting, Scoliosis, Sports injuries, Growing pains, Joint pains, Headache & Migraine, Foot and postural problems, Dental and orthodontic issues
Musculoskeletal system
Muscle strain, Neck and Back pain, Sprained and painful joints E.g. Ankle, Knee, Shoulder, Wrist and hip, Whiplash, Sports injuries, Tennis and Golfers elbow, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Headaches, Jaw pain and clicking, Sciatica, Dental and orthodontic issues
Nervous system
Anxiety, Stress, Lack of sleep, Migraine, Digestive disorders, Nerve pain, Fibromyalgia, Facial pain
Women’s Health
Fertility issues, Menstrual pain, Menopausal symptoms, Problems associated with pregnancy E.g.; Morning sickness, Nausea, Reflux, Headache, Fatigue, Breathing difficulty, Hip pain, Pelvic floor issues, Problems encountered post-pregnancy E.g.; Post Natal Depression, Mastitis, Back and Neck pain, Pelvic pain, Pelvic floor issues
General health and wellbeing
Preventative health care, Post-operative care from most types of surgery, Arthritis, Asthma, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Elderly care, Tinnitus, Sinusitis, Circulatory disorders
What to expect after a treatment
After your treatment with the osteopath you may feel tired or very relaxed. It is often best not to play sport, lift heavy objects or over exert yourself the day of the treatment. This will give the body more time to adjust, heal and settle into its new position after your treatment. It is best not to drink alcohol too soon after, but to drink more water during the day, and go for a gentle walk after the treatment. This helps the body to flush out any toxins being released by the body.
You may feel very light or energised after a treatment or you may feel very sleepy and heavy, depending on how your body responds. Sometimes there can be post-treatment soreness, which should resolve within 24-48 hours. This is the body adjusting to the new position. Try placing some heat on the area of discomfort. This will increase the blood flow to the area, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the site.
Children may experience, either an increased amount of energy for a short period or may get quite tired and sleep more.
Please feel free to call the clinic if you have any questions, following a treatment and your practitioner will get back to you as soon as possible
Rebates for private health insurance apply
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