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Osteopathy is a manual therapy, like physiotherapy and chiropractic. Osteopathy uses techniques to restore symmetry, range of motion, and muscle/tissue tension. Osteopaths are expertly trained to diagnose and treat the neuromusculoskeletal system. They aim to achieve normal body mechanics using manual manipulative medicine.

Your Osteopath will take a thorough case history of both present and past medical history. They will assess and diagnose your pain or injury and explain their diagnosis to you. They will then treat you with hands on treatment that is specific, controlled, and effective. Your Osteopath will discuss the prognosis and how many treatments your pain will need and guide you with management strategies for your pain (rehab exercises, stress management, work ergonomics & supplements like Magnesium to name a few). Some of your rehab exercises may include pilates, which you can choose to do in our studio.

Osteopathy restores the body’s normal function by returning it back to its best alignment. Osteopaths understand that the body has self-healing, self-regulating capabilities and when the unit (the body as a whole) is in its optimal alignment those self-healing/self-regulating capabilities work best. Ultimately, Osteo decreases tissue tension, restores joint mobility, and restores anatomical symmetry. This in turn eliminates your pain and restores the function back to the body.

A Pelvic Health Osteo is a specially trained Osteopath who has undertaken additional studies in pelvic floor assessment, pelvic dysfunctions and treatment. The biggest difference, generally, between a Pelvic Health Physio and Pelvic Health Osteo is that Osteopaths manually treat Pelvic Floor (PF) & surrounding tissues dysfunction after a thorough assessment and diagnosis. The treatment can include internal treatment techniques as well as external treatment options. Whereas a Physio will focus more on PF exercises or self-release techniques to deal with the PF dysfunction which means less manual treatment. Both professions are very much warranted in the Women’s Health space, however getting PF tissue release/manual treatment can not only significantly reduce your symptoms or pain it can assist your ability to better rehab the pelvic floor through exercises and self-release techniques. It is not an either-or situation, or a one versus the other profession, both professions have their place and can work wonderfully together. Bec and Lyndsay assess, diagnose and can TREAT pelvic dysfunction.

Pelvic Health assessments require a Long Consult enabling the Osteopath the time to thoroughly assess and treat any pelvic health issues. New patients to the clinic requiring this treatment please book an Initial Women's Pelvic Health Osteopathy Appointment (60 minutes). Existing patients please book a Subsequent Appointment - Extended (45 minutes). If you have previous experience seeing an Osteopath, the consult will include similar osteo manual techniques on your pelvis and lower back/spine in order to provide symmetry for the pelvis. In addition, it would include external and internal assessment of the pelvic floor muscles, fascia, ligaments and organs. The Osteopath would then discuss the diagnosis and how this relates to your symptoms or pain. Once consent has been attained, the Osteopath would then treat the pelvic structures using both internal and external techniques.

You do NOT need a referral to see an Osteopath. To book in you can book yourself in online through our website https://www.innerwellnessosteo.com.au/osteopathy or call (07) 5446 3701.

This depends on your injury and the tissues involved. Your Osteopath will be able to give you a fair idea of how many treatments your pain will take to resolve once they have assessed and diagnosed you. Some general timeframes are listed below: Acute pain without tissue damage can take as little as 3-6 treatments. If there is tissue damage such as ligaments /capsules/cartilage tears or inflammation it may take more than 6 treatments; Chronic pain (i.e. pain that has been around for more than 12 weeks) may require more treatments, as the body adapts and compensates when it is in pain which in itself can contribute to your pain.

Yes - depending on your level of cover, some of your appointment fee may be covered by your private health fund

Yes, you can get an EPC plan from your GP. More details about what this is and how to get one are listed below: Enhanced Primary Care is a public health initiative covering selected allied health services, including Osteopathy. The Medicare rebate is roughly $58 off each Osteopathic consultation. You will need a referral from your GP. Ask your GP about an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) or a Team Care Arrangement or Chronic Disease Management. Ask your GP to include Inner Wellness in the referral. Referrals are generally available for any pain that has lasted for 12 weeks or longer – lower back pain, headaches/migraines, pelvic instability (postpartum), Bursitis, Rotator Cuff injury or any other pain considered chronic.

The list is endless, but some things that we can definitely help you with are listed below: Sciatica. Women's pelvic health (including pelvic floor, endometriosis, menstural health, bladder health). Hip Pain (such as bursitis, cartilage tears, tendinopathies). Pelvic pain (Sacroiliac joint pain, Pubic symphysis dysfunction, lumbosacral pain). Low back pain (Degenerative joint disease, Disc herniations, Spondylosis, spondylolisthesis). Postural complaints (upper back pain, mid back pain, forward head carriage, Scheuermann’s Disease). Pregnancy related pain (pelvic pain & instability, mid back pain, headaches, postural pain). Lower Extremity conditions (knee and ankle sprains, cartilage/ligament injuries). Shoulder Girdle Injuries (Rotator Cuff Tendinopathies, Tendon tears, Frozen Shoulder, Scapulothoracic instability, Collar bone Injuries, rib sprains). Upper Extremity injuries and pain (Tennis/Golfers Elbow, Wrist injuries, finger injuries). Nerve impingement – Trigeminal neuralgia, Sciatica, Median /Ulnar nerve entrapment. Neck pain (Degeneration, disc herniation, Wry neck/torticollis). Headaches/ Migraine. Jaw pain/ TMJ dysfunction. Paediatric Conditions – Tongue tie, Plagiocephaly, torticollis, in-toeing, Growing pain, Sever's Disease, Scheuermann’s Disease, Scoliosis.

The ‘crack’ technique is called Joint or Spinal manipulation. Osteopaths are taught safe and effective spinal manipulation techniques. They will utilise this technique among MANY other techniques whilst treating you. Osteopaths can assess whether this technique is appropriate for your condition. However, as we have many tools in our tool kit, if you prefer not to be manipulated, our Osteopaths can still deliver an effective treatment for your pain.

The main difference is the philosophy behind each modality. Osteopaths generally, deliver more hands-on treatment than Physios and Chiros. Osteopaths focus on treating your symptoms as well as diagnosing and treating how you got there in the first place (what lead to that area being injured). Osteopaths treat your injury and treat the whole-body response to the injury.

Cancellations within 24 hours of your Osteopathy or Myotherapy appointment will incur a fee of 50% of the appointment cost. Please contact us if you have been forced to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances and we will gladly assist you. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Yes, Dr. Sarah Cameron and Dr. Bec Malon are both equipped to provide comprehensive care to individuals with WorkCover claims. They are both osteopaths experienced in treating patients who have sustained work-related injuries and are navigating the workers' compensation process. We understand the importance of effective treatment and rehabilitation for a swift recovery. Typically our patients pay the appointment fee and submit the claim themselves, with supporting information provided by us.

Yes, Dr. Bec Malon and Dr. Sarah Cameron are committed to providing comprehensive care to individuals with DVA cover through the Department of Veterans' Affairs. We recognize the importance of supporting those who have served in the Australian Defence Force and their families. Dr. Sarah and Dr. Bec are both equipped to offer specialized care tailored to the unique needs of veterans. Patients are requested to please bring their white or gold DVA cards, there will be no out of pocket expense for these patients.