What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathic treatment is a gentle form of manual therapy that tailor’s treatment to address the underlying cause of your health condition.

The initial osteopathic consultation includes a detailed history, thorough physical examination and appropriate orthopaedic testing.

Based on your individual needs, treatment may incorporate techniques to address dysfunctions within the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and the viscera (internal organs).

There are two main styles of manual therapy:

  • indirect left

    DIRECT TREATMENTS

    Massage, joint articulation, stretching, muscle activation, joint manipulation/ kinesiology taping and dry needling

  • indirect right

    INDIRECT TREATMENTS

    Balanced ligament tension, fascial unwinding, functional movement, osteopathy in the cranial field.

By integrating both treatment styles, a broad range of physical complaints and patient ages can be treated, from new born babies up to seniors.

We provide general health and lifestyle advice, stretching, strength training, postural retraining and injury prevention.

Practitioners at Osteolink are members of the Australian Osteopathic Association and registered with the Australian Health Practitioner regulation agency APHRA.

Osteopathy is a primary health care profession and is covered by most health funds. A referral is not necessary to make your appointment.

Osteopathy treatment focusing on the back.

How can an Osteopath help me?

  • Each person, condition and injury is unique, so osteopathic treatments and interventions will vary from person to person.
  • Osteopathy combines exercise prescription, movement and lifestyle advice, dry needling and hands-on treatment.
  • Hands-on treatments can include massage, stretching, repetitive movements, mobilisation and/or manipulation.
  • If your injuries require hands-on treatment of painful and tender areas, your osteopath will let you know.
  • Your osteopath may also provide education and advice to help you manage your condition between appointments.
  • This may include giving you exercises to do at home or at work.
Osteopathy treatment focusing on the scapular region.

What to expect and Bring?

  • Please wear loose fit clothing
  • Any relevant imaging and reports
  • You may be a little tender for 2-3 days after treatment depending on yours body’s healing process.

Need an osteopathic treatment near you in Brisbane’s Outer Eastern Suburbs? Book an appointment with us or send us a message if you have further questions.

Need an osteopathic treatment near you in Brisbane’s Outer Eastern Suburbs?

Book an appointment with us or send us a message if you have further questions.