3 Exercises for a Cervical Facet Joint Sprain Suffering from neck pain, stiffness or restricted neck movement after an injury? A cervical facet joint sprain may be contributing to your symptoms. At Hoppers Crossing Sports & Spinal, we help people manage neck pain and musculoskeletal injuries with individualised osteopathic assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. The cervical spine is the part of […]

Tennis Elbow: 3 Rehabilitation Exercises to Help Reduce Elbow Pain Are you experiencing elbow pain when gripping, lifting, typing or playing sport? Tennis elbow is a common condition that can cause pain around the outside of the elbow and may affect your ability to use your arm normally. Despite its name, you don’t need to play tennis to develop tennis […]

3 Exercises for Achilles Tendonitis: A Guide to Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation Are you experiencing Achilles tendon pain, stiffness or soreness around your heel and ankle? Achilles tendonitis, also commonly referred to as Achilles tendinopathy, can make walking, running, jumping and exercising uncomfortable. At Hoppers Crossing Sports & Spinal, we commonly see people from Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Point Cook, Tarneit, Williams […]

Plantar Fasciitis: 3 Rehabilitation Exercises for Heel and Foot Pain Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain. It can make the first few steps in the morning painful and may affect your ability to walk, run, exercise or stand for long periods. Fortunately, a structured rehabilitation program can help improve foot strength, flexibility […]

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: How an Osteopath Can Help Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain can make everyday activities such as reaching overhead, lifting, dressing, sleeping and exercising uncomfortable. One common cause of shoulder pain is rotator cuff tendinitis, which can develop when the tendons of the rotator cuff become irritated and painful. At Hoppers Crossing Sports & Spinal, our osteopaths can assess […]

3 Exercises for Osteitis Pubis Pain. Osteitis pubis can cause persistent pain around the pubic bone, groin, lower abdomen and hips, particularly during running, kicking, changing direction and other activities that place stress through the pelvis. For athletes and active people, returning to exercise too quickly can aggravate symptoms and prolong recovery. At Hoppers Crossing Sports & Spinal, our osteopaths […]

How Can an Osteopath Help With Hip Pain and Groin Strains Hip pain and groin strains are common problems that can affect people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re an athlete, gym-goer, tradesperson, runner or simply experiencing hip pain during everyday activities, the discomfort can make walking, running, bending and exercising difficult. A groin strain can occur when […]

How Can an Osteopath Help With Shoulder Pain and Bursitis Shoulder pain can make everyday activities surprisingly difficult. Reaching overhead, putting on a shirt, sleeping on your side, lifting objects or playing sport can all become painful when the shoulder is irritated. One common cause of shoulder pain is shoulder bursitis. While bursitis can be painful, it is important to […]

How Can an Osteopath Help With Lower Back Pain and Disc Bulges Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems affecting adults. It can make everyday activities such as sitting, walking, bending, exercising and even sleeping uncomfortable. A disc bulge can also be a source of concern for many people. However, having a disc bulge on an […]