Initial Consultation
An initial consult will take approximately 40 minutes and will include a general health and condition/injury history, diagnostic testing, treatment and management.
Return Consultation
A return consult will take approximately 30 minutes and will include a condition/injury history, diagnostic testing, Osteopathic treatment and management plan.
Dry Needling
Dry Needling may be used as part of an Osteopathic Treatment to assist with decreasing muscular pain and tightness and improving muscle function by promoting blood circulation and reducing inflammation to the affected area.
Pregnancy Treatments
Sunbury Osteopathy provides care for pregnant women and new mothers to help your body adapt to changes during this time, including pregnancy pain, pelvic instability and sciatic pain.
We also provide Pregnancy Pillows during our treatment of Pregnant patients to increase comfort.
Myofascial Cupping
Similar to Dry Needling, Myofascial Cupping may be used as part of an Osteopathic Treatment to assist with decreasing muscular pain and tightness and improving muscle function by promoting blood circulation and reducing inflammation to the affected area.
Taping
Tape may be applied to a patient as part of an Osteopathic Treatment to provide support and prevent further harm to an injured body area
The type of tape used depends on the injury and individual goals. At Sunbury Osteopathy we may use Rigid Tape or Kinesiology Tape.
Common Conditions Treated
Neck Pain
Neck Pain is quite common. It can be painful and restrictive for people of all ages, and may interfere with your daily activities.
Symptoms of Neck Pain include tightness in the upper back, neck and into the base of the skull. You may find it difficult to twist, turn or bend your neck and head, and can also cause an interrupted sleep or headaches.
Headaches and Migraines
Headaches and Migraines can be debilitating and can interfere with work or school. They may be related to Neck Pain/Tightness or Stress.
When experiencing Headaches or Migraines you may feel a dull ache across the forehead, or an intense, sharp pain in the temporal region of the head.
You may find it difficult to concentrate, and is commonly experienced upon waking or towards the end of the day.
Back Pain
Back Pain is one of the most commonly experienced musculo-skeletal condition, with ~80% of people encountering back pain in their life time.
Symptoms of Back Pain include pain when bending down, shooting pain down the legs, difficulty twisting or turning, and having problems lifting objects.
Sports Injuries
Sunbury Osteopathy provides treatment for a large variety of sports injuries.
Most commonly these include:
- Ankle Sprains
- Shoulder Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Tendonitis
- Muscle Strains
- Elbow and Wrist Pain