Make Yourself a Priority! The last 12 months have been a period unlike any other.  Essential services remained open throughout what was a very challenging year, but routine care has been pushed to the back burner.  It’s time now to start ‘checking in’ with your regular health care providers to ensure serious conditions are not missed and ... Read more

Working from home unexpectedly? Here is quick guide to getting your ‘at home’ work space set up ergonomically and safely! Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that a large amount of our patients will now be required to work from home unexpectedly. Working from home (without any time to plan and ... Read more

With so many of us (70-90% according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) suffering from low back pain (LBP) at some point in our lives, we’ve put together a quick summary of the types and causes of LBP, as well as how an Osteopath may be able to help.Low back pain is typically ... Read more

In a medical emergency would you know what to do??? Recently, here at Croydon Osteopathy, we renewed our Level 2 First Aid Certificates.  Although it is part of our registration requirements, it is always important to stay up to date with any changes or new ideas.During the training we discussed the statistics, which are, that ... Read more

Walking to Health We are always being told that exercise is one of the best ways to help keep our bodies healthy. Attending weekly classes, groups or even committing to a gym membership can seem like a lot of effort, but there is a simple solution that will cost you nothing except 30 minutes of ... Read more

Osteoarthritis versus Rheumatoid arthritis As the days become shorter and the temperature lowers, many people may be starting to feel the aches and pain associated with their arthritis worsen. Arthritis is a common term that most of us will quickly associate with joint pain and stiffness.  How much do we really know about it? There ... Read more

Cheat’s Christmas Shortbread PREP TIME: 20 mins; COOK TIME: 45 mins Makes 24 Ingredients125g caster sugar125g cornflour2 cups plain flour250g butter, melted MethodMix dry ingredients together. Mix in butter until well combined.Press into ungreased 28cm x 18cm lamington pan and bake at 170C for 30mins.  Remove from oven, cut into 24 squares, sprinkle evenly with caster sugar ... Read more

National Safe Work Month During October’s National Safe Work Month, Croydon Osteopathy along with Osteopathy Australia is encouraging Australians to think about our working environment. Back problems are the third leading cause of disease burden in Australia and a major contributing factor is that Australian workers have sedentary jobs (with one in two spending 55 ... Read more

Staying Healthy this Winter Winter can be a challenging time both physically and mentally. The days are shorter and colder and we are more likely to pick up a dreaded cold or worse still, the flu.  To give yourself the best chance to get through the cooler months with the best possible health, follow the ... Read more

The Importance of Stretching When it’s difficult to fit exercise into your day, taking time to focus on stretching/flexibility may seem impossible. But, stretching is an integral part of fitness, just a few of the many benefits may be: improving range of motion relieving muscle tightness and stiffness improving postural imbalance and helping to reduce ... Read more

Combating Desk Disease With working hours getting longer, people are spending more and more time seated at their computer. We are seeing an increasing number of people complaining of headaches, as well as neck and back pain. So, what can you do to limit these problems? Drink more water. Dehydration can be a cause of ... Read more

When should I use an ICE pack?? Treating Acute Injuries. Using an ice pack is the one of the best ways to manage the pain and swelling associated with an acute injury and start the healing process. You might ask the question “When is my injury acute?”. An injury is considered to be acute when ... Read more

How to keep hydrated in the hot summer months If December is anything to go by then this summer is shaping up to be a hot one! One of the most important things for our health is staying hydrated and in the summer months this is more important than ever. Water is essential to most ... Read more

5 Tips for a Good Nights Sleep Have a regular sleep pattern: Try to go to bed at the same time every evening & wake at the same time every morning. This will help your body to work out a healthy sleep routine.Bed is for Sleeping: Television, computers, smart phones & other distractions can interfere ... Read more