Health And Happiness Are Important
+ EXPERIENCE MATTERS: we are the only clinic to match you with an Osteopath experienced in treating your condition.
+ LONGER APPOINTMENTS: we take time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions and inform you about your condition.
+ PAIN & INJURY ASSESSMENT: we test, treat and re-test to demonstrate real improvements that you can see and feel.
+ COMBINED TREATMENTS: every body is different, so we combine a variety of techniques to achieve the best possible outcome.
+ PERSONALISED PLAN: you receive a plan and expected recovery time so you have a clear pathway for a happier, healthier you.
Have You Tried Other Treatments That Haven’t Worked?
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON GETTING RESULTS WHERE OTHERS HAVE FAILED
OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy treatment uses massage, stretching, joint mobilisation, articulation, manipulation and exercises to get you moving better and feeling great.
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LASER THERAPY
High power laser therapy is a brand new, non-invasive, painless, cutting-edge technology for the treatment of acute muscle, tendon, ligament and joint pain.
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NOT SURE IF YOU NEED AN OSTEOPATH, CHIROPRACTOR OR PHYSIOTHERAPIST?
Here are some of the things that set us apart at Pakenham Osteopathy
- Our consult times are longer to give you more time to tell your story.
- We look for the cause of the problem, rather than just treating symptoms.
- We provide hands on treatment. You won’t just get a heat pack put on and be given exercises.
- We don’t just crack joints. We roll our sleeves up and get into the area with massaging, stretching and mobilisation.
- We don’t treat multiple clients at once. We are laser-focused on you during your consultation.
HOW MUCH WILL TREATMENT COST AND WHY?
- All Osteopaths at Pakenham Osteopathy have completed 41/2 – 5 years at University.
- Osteopaths are required to continue their education to keep up to date with the latest research and advancements in treatment.
- We have long consultation times, this allows us to hear your story and tailor treatment that is specific to you and your condition.
- Management plans are always provided so you know what’s wrong, how long recovery will most likely take, and what frequency of treatment you’ll need to get back on your feet again.
- Initial consults are 60 minutes and our fee is $164. Follow up appointments are for half an hour and our fee is $109.
WHAT CONDITIONS DO OSTEOPATHS TREAT?
Some of the common pain, injury and conditions we treat include
- Back and neck pain.
- Shoulder, hip and knee pain.
- Postural problems.
- Headaches and migraines.
- Sporting injuries.
- Tendonitis and Sprains.
- Overuse or workplace injuries.
- Whiplash and road accidents.
- Sciatica.
- Arthritis.
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AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT OUR TREATMENTS
To give you a better understanding of exactly what is involved in a treatment, let’s step through it.
Osteopaths are trained to treat all the muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments in all areas of the body. Anything in the musculoskeletal system is right up our alley! Some of the more common conditions we treat in the clinic include:
- Low back pain
- Neck and postural pain
- Overuse type injuries
- Shoulder, hip and knee pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Sporting injuries
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
Depending on what you come in with, we will ask various questions about your presenting complaint. As an example, “when did you first notice the pain come on?”, “Have you had this before?”, “What helps or makes it worse?” These questions allow us to clarify the specific injury you have and will help us to diagnose your condition.
This is followed by an examination which involves performing some movements to find out the tissues that are restricted or contributing to the problem. Special orthopedic tests as also carried out giving us more insight into which tissues are involved.
Osteopaths take a holistic approach to treatment, so your osteopath may look at other areas of your body, including the ones that is troubling you. For example, if you have a sore knee, we may also look at your ankle, hips and lower back in order to gain an understanding of what else may be contributing to your injury.
Then comes the fun bit… Treatment!!! Osteopaths use a variety of techniques including:
- Soft tissue massage
- Stretching
- Joint mobilisation
- Joint articulation
- Joint manipulation
- Dry needling
- Shockwave therapy
Lastly, we provide every new client with an individual management plan which details your diagnosis, how much treatment you will need and how long you can expect recovery to take. We may provide you with stretches or exercises to do at home to aid your recovery, or advice on lifestyle factors such as posture. We believe knowledge is power so the more you know about your injury, the better your long term outcome.
Hopefully you now have a better understanding of what is involved in Osteopathy consultation and how we treat the body.
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