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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What is Plantar Fasciitis? One of the most common diagnoses for foot pain is a condition known as "Plantar Fasciitis". Put simply, this is a painful condition of a structure in your foot known as the...
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...
Lower back pain- what is it? One of the most common complaints we see at Lifespan Osteopathy is lower back pain. Technically speaking, lower back pain is pain that occurs anywhere between your lowest ribs and...
Are you suffering headaches and want to know more? Or maybe you've had them for years and think you know all there is to know about them. Take our quick 6 question quiz to test your...
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...
"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...
So you’ve just found out that you’re pregnant- congratulations!!! If you’re like many women, then for now, it’s probably only you (and maybe your partner and a handful of close friends or family) that know...
Dull lower back pain in late pregnancy. It can really take the glow out of being pregnant. You've made it through the trials of the first trimester, and you're now in your second or third. (If...
One of the common questions we hear from women in their first trimester suffering from lower back pain is- “how can I already have back pain? I’ve only just found out! “ Naturally, these women...
Pelvic Girdle Pain or Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) in pregnancy is a common condition. Read on to find out if the pain that you’re experiencing fits into this category. There's a lot of confusing information out...
66-94% of women report sleep disturbances during pregnancy, with the likelihood of sleep disturbance increasing through the 3 trimesters. By the end of the pregnancy, almost all women are waking up, and for longer periods...
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) hurts. A lot. But what exactly is it? What are the causes? And more importantly, what can you do to prevent or manage it? What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)? Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, commonly abbreviated to...
Pain in the pelvic area during pregnancy is extremely common. Sadly, many women just accept this as a normal part of pregnancy, and battle through months of pain without seeking any professional help. But how do...
We often hear about the importance of our kids being active. Whilst we wholeheartedly agree with getting children involved in sports or activities, to help set them up for a healthy lifetime, we also...
Aside from being a cheesy 80’s sitcom, “growing pains” are the most common form of episodic musculoskeletal pain in childhood. But what exactly are they? Typically, the pain involved in “growing pains” is: Not over...
Many women are surprised to learn how much breastfeeding help they need to get the process happening smoothly. Nothing can quite prepare you for the emotional roller coaster ride that being a new parent can...
Many parents of our infant patients here at Lifespan ask "why does my baby have a flat spot on their head"? Parents are often concerned about visible changes they see to the shape of their...
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...
Many of our recent posts about pregnancy-related pain have focussed on lower back and pelvic girdle pain. Whilst these are some of the most common conditions we see in our pregnant patients, mums-to-be, just...
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...
Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy- what is it? Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy is defined as pain anywhere in the pelvic ring. This is from the base of your spine to the bottom of your...
Here at Lifespan, we see many patients suffering from acute pain. The sharp, catchy, stop-you-in-your-tracks type of pain that often ‘comes out of nowhere’ and throws your plans out the window. In fact, despite the fact...
One of the conditions that we see commonly in women who've recently had a baby is lower back pain. This can sometimes come as a surprise and even disappointment for new mums, as some of...
Not so long ago, pregnant women were advised to avoid physical activity or exercise, for fear of harming themselves or their unborn child. As lovely as this may sound to those of you that...
One of the most common conditions we see in our pregnant patients here at Lifespan Osteopathy is pelvic girdle pain. In simple terms, this means pain anywhere in the area of the pelvis, which...
Given that over 90% of the population will experience headache at some stage of their lives, it’s not surprising that headaches are one of the common presenting complaints we see here at Lifespan. Most people...
We’ve all been there. Neck pain. It’s literally a pain in the neck. It can start in a number of ways. Some people go to bed fine one night and wake up the next morning unable to turn...
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...