Why is my jaw clicking?
WHY IS MY JAW CLICKING? By Ali Simpson When you think of joints in the body, what comes to your mind? The knee? The wrist? The shoulder? The hip? How about the jaw? The TMJ (temporomandibular joint), commonly called the jaw, is made up of your mandible and small...
What is a pre-pointe assessment?
WHAT IS A PRE-POINTE ASSESSMENT? By Ali Simpson A pre-pointe assessment determines whether a dancer is ready to commence training en pointe. It is vital in ensuring the safety of the dancer. If a dancer progresses onto pointe too quickly, it puts the dancer at...
Can Osteopathy help my back pain?
Can Osteopathy help my BACK PAINBy Ali Simpson THE ANSWER IS YES! According to a survey of Australian Osteopaths in 2018, the most frequently treated musculoskeletal disorders were low back pain, neck pain, thoracic (mid-back) pain and headache disorders! If you...
Do Osteopaths Treat Sporting Injuries?
DO OSTEOPATHS TREAT SPORTING INJURIES?By Ali Simpson THE ANSWER IS YES! Osteopaths can certainly diagnose, treat, manage and seek to prevent muscle sporting injuries! This includes a range of joint, tendon and nerve injuries which may occur in sporting activities. ...