Welcome everyone to issue 6 (2009) of Hampton St Osteopathy's official patient newsletter. We hope this newsletter helps keep you up to date with latest news in injury prevention, health solutions and health services provided by Hampton St Osteopathy.

Each newsletter will include a feature article on an aspect of Osteopathy and how it can help you today, as well as a "Ask an Osteo" section that will provide advice on common and less common complaints and injuries.

We hope this resource will provide valuable information and benefit you now and in the future.

Watch out for Winter Sports Injuries

In our clinic we see a wide range of patients with all manner of pain and injury – however a large part of our work during winter is centred on dealing with low back pain and sports injuries. Becuase winter sports are more likely to be contact sports, they are usually linked to more traumatic injuries such as bruising, strains and sprains.

Here are some simple tips on overcoming and preventing back pain and sporting injuries that will help keep you in good shape and pain free:

If you don't use it, you lose it

This is one of the oldest sayings in health and fitness but relates very well to back pain – especially in regards to maintaining movement in your back. We suggest that every day you do a variety of mobility exercises that move your back through a full range e.g.: lie on your back and pull your knees to your chest 10 times, then with your knees at 90 degrees rolling them side to side for 10 reps each side, and finally roll onto your tummy and rest on your elbows for 30 seconds – these simple movements help keep your back moving– if there is any pain when doing these movements make sure you check with your Osteopath before continuing.

Don’t stay in the same position for more than 30 mins:

If you spend most of your day sitting in an office chair or driving a car then you are a great risk of getting a stiff and painful back – as we said before the joints in your back love to move and the more they move the healthier they are. Get up and stretch, take a walk or at least move your body position every 30 mins – your back will thank you for it.

Sprains and Strains

Sprains or strains are basically tears of ligament, muscle or some other type of soft tissue. They often can take at least 6 weeks to heal, but with proper Osteopathic management you can usually return to sport earlier.

Bruising

A bruise usually indicates that you have had bleeding in and around the tissue, directly under the skin. One of the most common bruising injuries is the "corked thigh". Again, good Osteopathic management can get you back to sport earlier than may be expected.

If you have a back issue or sporting injury and would like to know what is going on, or if you would like to go over some simple

back exercises to keep your back loose and pain free, then call us on 9533 5536.

SEND A FRIEND PROMOTION

Starting this month Hampton St Osteopathy will reward any of their existing patients who refer a friend or family member to the clinic with a 30 MIN FREE MASSAGE VOUCHER. Take advantage of this great offer so those aching muscles can be attended to. Call 9533 5536 for any enquiries.


Welcome everyone to issue 6 (2009) of Hampton St Osteopathy's official patient newsletter. We hope this newsletter helps keep you up to date with latest news in injury prevention, health solutions and health services provided by Hampton St Osteopathy. Each newsletter will include a feature article on an aspect of Osteopathy and how it can help you today, as well as a "Ask an Osteo" section that will provide advice on common and less common complaints and injuries. We hope this resource will provide valuable information and benefit you now and in the future. Watch out for Winter Sports Injuries In our clinic we see a wide range of patients with all manner of pain and injury – however a large part of our work during winter is centred on dealing with low back pain and sports injuries. Becuase winter sports are more likely to be contact sports, they are usually linked to more traumatic injuries such as bruising, strains and sprains. Here are some simple tips on overcoming and preventing back pain and sporting injuries that will help keep you in good shape and pain free: If you don't use it, you lose it This is one of the oldest sayings in health and fitness but relates very well to back pain – especially in regards to maintaining movement in your back. We suggest that every day you do a variety of mobility exercises that move your back through a full range e.g.: lie on your back and pull your knees to your chest 10 times, then with your knees at 90 degrees rolling them side to side for 10 reps each side, and finally roll onto your tummy and rest on your elbows for 30 seconds – these simple movements help keep your back moving– if there is any pain when doing these movements make sure you check with your Osteopath before continuing. Don’t stay in the same position for more than 30 mins: If you spend most of your day sitting in an office chair or driving a car then you are a great risk of getting a stiff and painful back – as we said before the joints in your back love to move and the more they move the healthier they are. Get up and stretch, take a walk or at least move your body position every 30 mins – your back will thank you for it. Sprains and Strains Sprains or strains are basically tears of ligament, muscle or some other type of soft tissue. They often can take at least 6 weeks to heal, but with proper Osteopathic management you can usually return to sport earlier. Bruising A bruise usually indicates that you have had bleeding in and around the tissue, directly under the skin. One of the most common bruising injuries is the "corked thigh". Again, good Osteopathic management can get you back to sport earlier than may be expected. If you have a back issue or sporting injury and would like to know what is going on, or if you would like to go over some simple back exercises to keep your back loose and pain free, then call us on 9533 5536. SEND A FRIEND PROMOTION Starting this month Hampton St Osteopathy will reward any of their existing patients who refer a friend or family member to the clinic with a 30 MIN FREE MASSAGE VOUCHER. Take advantage of this great offer so those aching muscles can be attended to. Call 9533 5536 for any enquiries.	487A Hampton St, Hampton 9533 5536 www.hamptonstosteo.com.au February 2009 Volume 1, Issue 6 Do you know someone who would benefit from this newsletter? If so, please feel free to forward it to friends or family who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing. To manage your subscription, see the links at the end of this message. New Myotherapist at Hampton St Osteopathy We are happy to announce that we now provide MYOTHERAPY as a new service to all our patients. Myotherapy involves deep tissue massage, cupping and dry needling to improve muscular dysfunction and overall health. SEND A FRIEND PROMOTION Starting this month Hampton St Osteopathy will reward any of their existing patients who refer a friend or family member to the clinic with a 30 MIN FREE MASSAGE VOUCHER. Take advantage of this great offer so those aching muscles can be attended to. Hampton St Osteo supports Sids and Kids Victoria Hampton St Osteo is continuing its support of Sids and Kids by selling raffle tickets within the clinic. It would be wonderful if everyone could help with such a worthy cause. We provide Gift Certificates A perfect gift for a loved one or friend, a Gift Certificate can be purchased for either an Osteopathic treatment or Myotherapy massage.

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