Whiplash

Whiplash injuries can affect the low back as well as the neck, and can be caused by falls, blows to the head or car accidents.

Government research shows that even very low speed accidents can result in injury, causing symptoms such as neck pain, headaches and low back pain.

These sorts of injuries result in parts of your spine (usually your neck) becoming too mobile and relatively unstable. This means the muscles in the area tire easily, causing pain. Osteopathic treatment relieves this pain by gently releasing the muscle tension and improving the blood supply. The treatment also releases restrictions in other parts of the spine to take the stress off the weakened area. Advice is also given on how to strengthen and protect the injured joints.

Workplace Injuries

Workplace injuries, or repetitive strain injury are less prevalent these days as employers realise the importance of well set up work stations and regular breaks from repetitive tasks.

But due to stay at home restrictions over the last couple of years most of us restricted to working from home. Due to a poor home office setup we have seen an increase incidence of chronic postural strain which arises from repeated and prolonged activities that are usually associated with sitting at a computer all day or sedentary work.  

When we sit for a prolonged period we get tired and we slump, causing us to curve our middle back and roll our shoulders forward. In order to look ahead or at our computer screen, we poke our head and neck forward. This is typically results in headaches and pain across the neck and shoulders.

Our osteopaths can educate you on how to set up your work station and structure your day to minimise the stress on your upper body. The gentle hands on treatment eases tired muscles and releases sore joints to ensure you can be comfortable and more productive.