Osteopathy

Sleep is essential for both physical and mental health. Without it, your body struggles to repair itself, inflammation increases, and hormone regulation goes awry, leaving you stiff, fatigued, [...]

How to Minimise the Risk of Falls As we age, maintaining balance and mobility becomes increasingly important. Falls are a leading cause of injury in older adults, but the good news is that there [...]

Supporting someone with dementia Caring for someone with dementia is challenging. It is a journey filled with frustration, unique challenges, and heartbreaking loss. But it is also full of [...]

We’ve all heard about antioxidants — they’re the buzzword in nutrition articles and on food packaging. But what are they really, and why are they so important? The team at Melville Osteopathy are [...]

Ever heard of the scaphoid bone? Probably not—until it starts causing you grief! Nestled in your wrist, this little troublemaker can pack a big punch if it gets injured. A scaphoid fracture can [...]

Introduction So, how many new year’s resolutions have you stuck with? If you’re thinking, “Err, let’s not go there,” you’re not alone. For most people, health goals tend to fall by the wayside by [...]

Muscle Strain? Ever felt a sudden sharp pain whilst exercising or lifting something heavy? Maybe accompanied by a popping or snapping sound? You might have experienced a muscle strain. Also known [...]

When Nerves Get Caught in a Tight Spot! Are you experiencing pain, tingling, or numbness in your feet? You might be suffering from Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS). It’s like carpal tunnel syndrome, [...]

Understanding the Aches and How Osteopathy Can Help Are your joints feeling creaky or stiff? If every step sounds like a crunch or your fingers have become less nimble, you might be dealing with [...]

Shin Splints Why Your Shins Are Giving You the Cold Shoulder (& How to Warm Them Up Again)  Feeling a bit betrayed by your legs lately? If your shins have been aching and complaining after [...]