Peak Osteopathy Hawthorn is your gateway to a better you. We provide you with an Osteopathic experience that leads you to better health, so you can reach your peak.
Are you operating at your Peak?
Osteopathy is the oldest of the modern manual medicines. It originated in America in the late 1800’s and arrived in Australia soon thereafter. Osteopaths are university-trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal disorders. All Osteopaths at Peak Osteopathy have undertaken either a double bachelor's degree or bachelor's and master's degree programs at some of Australia’s major universities.
Like all Health Professionals, Osteopaths are, by law, required to undertake continued professional development each year, and they are recognised and registered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Osteopathy is recognised by private health insurers and can be covered by Medicare for some patients if referred by your G.P.
Osteopathy Australia* states:
- Back pain affects 70-90% of Australians in their lifetime
- Over 3.3 million Australians take medication for headaches
- 1 in 3 Australians suffer from musculoskeletal conditions
- 3.85 million Australians suffer from Arthritis
- 21% of Australians aged 25+ have at least one chronic condition
- Up to 70% of the Australian workforce suffer aches and pains
- 1/4 of seniors are injured in falls each year
- 68% of Australian women experience back pain during pregnancy
- Sporting injuries cost Australians $2bn every year
- 1 in 7 Australians reported back problems in 2011-2012
- 44% of people with back problems reported some level of activity limitation
- People aged 18+ with back problems were 2.6 times more likely to report very high levels of psychological distress than those without back pain.
- The burden of lower back pain ranking: 6 in the world, 1 in Australia.
- *Osteopathy Australia is acknowledged by government and stakeholders as the peak representative body for all Australian osteopaths
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare states:
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- People with chronic back problems are more likely to report poor quality of life than the general population
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare is a national asset. They are one of the leading health and welfare statistics agency in Australia, regarded as international leaders in this field.
Blogs by the team
Why is sleep so important?
We all know how a good nights sleep can leave us feeling fresh and ready to the tackle the day, but why is sleep so import? In the second of our posts on sleep Dr Belle Picco, Osteopath, explores this question as well as some of the potential outcomes of not getting enough sleep.
Why do I wake up sore?
As Osteopaths we get asked this question on a regular basis by a variety of patients " Why do I wake up sore?". We know that sleep is a restorative activity, one that provides the body with an opportunity for growth and repair, a time to recover from the stress of...
The importance of hydration
We have all heard that we should drink more water and that it is important to stay hydrated, but why? Dr Damien Ryan, Osteopath, takes us through some of the reasons and some handy hints on how to maintain adequate hydration throughout the day. Did you know...