Osteoarthritis (OA or degenerative arthritis) is a degenerative disease that is characterized by the gradual decrease in cartilage on the bone surface of the femur (thigh bone) and it’s articulation with the tibia (shin bone).  Cartilage is the structure that protects your bones and helps cushion them with movement and activities. The breakdown of cartilage.. read more →

Finding the right pillow and mattress can be really hard work, or a real pain in the neck! The average person spends on average between 7 and 9 hours sleeping so theoretically it is just as, if not more important to ensure good sleeping postures and habits as it is work ergonomics.  Choosing the wrong.. read more →

Acute low back pain is one of the most common conditions that we see at the clinic. Often, it is the first time the patient has experienced pain in their lower back at this intensity and it can be frightening and concerning. Sometimes all we want to do is find a comfortable position and stay.. read more →

Texter’s thumb is a very painful condition that is medically referred to as De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. It affects two main tendons of the thumb and wrist called the extensor pollicis brevis (EPB) and the abductor pollicis longus (APL). In repetitive tasks of the thumb, or with prolonged sustained contraction, the muscles fatigue and tighten. As.. read more →

As many of us are goal orientated and want to know that the exercise we are doing is going to help us, we get asked this question regularly. Pilates results are just like any other exercise forms in regards to toning and strengthening. To quote Joseph Pilates, the founder of Pilates, “In 10 sessions you.. read more →

Dry needling is a treatment technique that involves the insertion of an acupuncture needle into a part of the body. At VSRC all of our Osteopaths are trained in the technique and it is a great to use in conjunction with other treatment techniques for your ailments.  Dry needling can be great to use in.. read more →

Sleep disturbance affects a large proportion of the Australian population, with a study finding that 57.5% of participants reported at least 1-4 poor nights of sleep every week! Paying attention to sleep hygiene is one of the most straightforward ways that you can set yourself up for better sleep- for both getting to sleep and.. read more →

Activewear and compression garments have become increasingly popular in the last few years and many of us would admit to wearing them all day due to the comfort. However it is really important to note that when you are pregnant, not all compression garments are recommended for use whereas others can be used as a.. read more →

Torticollis is a condition that affects the neck of both children and adults, whereby the resting position of the neck is stuck into sidebending. It can also be referred to as congenital muscular torticollis or “wry neck”. For children with torticollis, the muscle at the front of the neck called the SCM (sternocleidomastoid) becomes shortened.. read more →

One of the most common questions I hear from parents while treating their babies is “Is the shape of their head ok?”. Slight miss-shapedness is easily noticed by parents or they may have heard comments from a family member or friend. This can be really concerning to parents, especially when the shape is quite distorted,.. read more →