Finding the Right Osteopath for Back Pain in Essendon
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare—and it can have a huge impact on your day-to-day life. Whether it’s a dull ache that hangs around all day, or a...
Health & Well Being
Common Swimming Injuries – And How Osteopathy Can Help You Recover Smarter
Did you know that up to 91% of elite swimmers aged 13–25 experience shoulder pain? Swimming is a fantastic full-body, low-impact workout. But just like any sport, it comes with risks—especially when training is intense,...
Men’s Health and Osteopathy: Preventing Injury, Managing Pain & Staying Active in Essendon
Men's Health Week: Men’s Health Week (June 9–15 2025) is the perfect time to talk about something many men—especially in busy areas like Essendon—tend to put on the back burner: their own physical wellbeing. At...
Plantar Fasciitis and Hyrox: What Causes It and How to Recover
As you are beginning your Hyrox journey it is important to know that plantar fasciitis is one of the most common injuries that comes out of Hyrox training. Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that can...
Mindfulness and Pain: What’s the Connection?
When you’re in pain, especially if it’s been going on for a while, it can feel like it takes over every part of your day. And while hands-on treatment and movement therapy can make...
How a Sports Osteopath in Essendon Can Help You Stay Active and Injury-Free
Whether you're an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone simply trying to move more, staying active often comes with its fair share of niggles, tight spots, or injuries. The good news? You don’t have...
Finding the Best Osteopath in Essendon: A Complete Guide
If you live in the Moonee Valley area, and you're dealing with back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, or pregnancy-related discomfort, seeing an osteopath in Essendon could be the key to improving your mobility...
Improve Your Sleep and Reduce Pain: How to Choose the Right Mattress
Choosing the right mattress is essential for both comfort and health. A mattress that provides the right support can help align your spine, reduce pain, and improve sleep quality. Research shows that better sleep...
10 Ways Pain and Mental Health are Connected
We’ve all heard the phrase, "mind over matter". However, when it comes to pain, the relationship between the body and the mind is a bit more complex than that. In fact, the connection between chronic pain...
The Role of Osteopathic Pelvic Floor Therapy in Managing Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual health is a fundamental part of human life, bringing joy, connection, and fulfillment. However, sexual dysfunction can impact individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, causing distress and affecting overall well-being. Today, we want to...
Empowering Bone Health: Osteopathy’s Role in Managing Osteoporosis
Did you know that in Australia, approximately 1.2 million people are affected by osteoporosis? As a prevalent condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures, it's crucial to raise awareness and provide you...
4 Common Golfing Mistakes That Can Lead To Injuries
There are some pretty common golfing injuries that can ruin even the most spectacular day on the course. Learning how to avoid these can really make you GOLF ready this Summer! As the summer weather starts...
Stretching Exercises with Dr Katie Bruni (Osteopath)
Stretching exercises are a great way to help get you moving, and maybe even help ease any pain you're in. If your lower back is sore, your middle back feels stiff, or something just doesn't...
5 common New Year mistakes – and how to avoid them
The New Year is often a time when we make resolutions and start thinking about what we’d like to achieve in the months ahead. However, as with all goal setting, it’s important to be strategic...
How to get an accurate sciatica diagnosis
"Sciatica". It's a pretty common term. But getting an accurate sciatica diagnosis is not always easy, and true sciatica is not as common as you may think. If what you're experiencing truly is "sciatica", we have...
Is it normal that my child’s feet are ‘flat’?
Who doesn’t love a pair of chubby little baby feet? Those squishy little toes just beg to be tickled and kissed. But as your child grows, there may come a time when you think...
What’s the best body temperature in pregnancy?
Good news for the pregnant ladies amongst us! Pregnant women have long been told to avoid extremes of heat, and have been limited to measures such as limiting baths to body temperature (37°C), or not...
Why Does My Back Hurt During Pregnancy?
There are a number of possible causes for lower back pain during pregnancy. It’s a time of dramatic adjustments for your body, and it seems that some bodies are able to adapt more smoothly...
Lower Back Pain Treatment in Essendon
One of the most common complaints we see here at Lifespan is lower back pain. That’s not surprising, because around 85% of the population will experience it at some stage of their lives. In people younger...