Tugun Osteopathy

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Our pelvic health consultations are designed to address a wide range of concerns related to the pelvic region, including chronic pain, pelvic floor issues and pregnancy care.

Both internal and external techniques may be used to asses and treat the pelvic floor. As well as bladder retraining techniques, tools to connect to your pelvic floor, pelvic floor muscle training and lifestyle modifications and advice.

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What is Osteopathy? ✨

Osteopaths have a wholistic approach to health care, viewing the body as a unit and treating the whole person. We factor in lifestyle, diet, stress and psychosocial aspects when determining the appropriate treatment and management for each person.

A range of hands-on techniques, including joint articulation, soft tissue massage, dry needling, joint manipulation, stretching, and more may be used to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance the body’s self-healing mechanisms ✨

Osteopathy has so many potential benefits that can vary between everyone ✨
We often hear our clients report improved mobility reduced pain and a quicker return to the activities they love!

If you’re thinking you might need some extra help getting on top of any niggles give us a call on 0405 640 786 ✨

Following on from yesterdays post we thought we’d make a seperate one outlining some of the many benefits an active and upright labour and birth can provide ✨

Massage guns ~ While massage guns may feel great there is a lack of evidence on how beneficial they really are.

They have been shown to be effective at preventing Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) - the discomfort you get after exercise but there is little evidence to prove it as an effective tool for tissue healing.

Massage guns may have the potential to make your injury worse. The use of these devices on broken bones, sprains, strains and areas of swelling can further damage the tissue if they are used incorrectly. Delaying healing time and increasing pain levels.

It is important to do your research into the right massage gun before purchasing and important to consult a health care professional before its use.

Dry Needling ✨

Dry Needling involves the insertion of thin needles into trigger points within muscles and is used to help stimulate the tissue healing process. The primary objective of Dry Needling is to release tension, improve blood flow, and promote the body’s natural ability to heal.

Trigger points or tightened bands of tissue within a muscle often result from injuries, overuse, poor posture, or stress. When the needle is inserted into these points, it creates a localised response, relaxing the muscle fibers and promoting blood circulation. This process aids in reducing muscle tension, alleviating pain, and facilitating tissue healing.

Have you tried dry needling?

The model of care you choose for your birth can have a massive impact on your birth outcomes ✨

The evidence shows so many wonderful benefits to midwife led continuity of care. Not only can midwifery led care help reduce interventions and improve maternal satisfaction but in doing so can also help pelvic floor health and recovery.

Stuck on gift ideas for mothers day? Or want to get your mum something to help promote their health and wellness?
Consider a gift card to Tugun Osteopathy!

We are closed this Thursday for Anzac Day. We will be open and our hours remain as normal for Friday and Saturday.
We will also be staying open for the Labour Day public holiday ✨

A few appointments are available for this Friday afternoon, DM, book online, email or call to book!

Perineal Massage ✨

Perineal massage can be used during the later stages of pregnancy to help stretch the perineal tissues and help prepare for the pain and intensities labour can bring.

We recommend to chat to your healthcare professional to find out more and see if it’s right for you! ✨

Easter Hours 🐣

There are still some times available Thursday or Monday morning, DM, call or book online to claim.

Have a happy Easter ✨

Cupping is an ancient practice that involves placing specilaissed cups on the skin to create suction, promoting blood flow to the affected area and stimulating the body’s natural healing processes.

The many potential benefits of cupping includes:
- Improved Circulation
- Muscle Tension Relief
- Detoxification
- Stress Reduction

Cupping is used as an additional tool to our standard Osteopathy treatments at Tugun Osteopathy and has proven to be beneficial for a number of our clients, try it for yourself and see!

Join us next Sunday for a free panel on all things health and wellness.
Enjoy a guided meditation from .space and lots of free gifts and goodies ✨✨

✨ BIRTH KITS ✨

Birth kits are now available to hire! Send us a message or give us a call on 0405 640 786 to secure one for your birth!

Each birth kit includes:
Affirmation Cards- Self-affirmations are designed to help you re-program any limiting beliefs, confront your fears and empower you to manage pain.
Your body achieves what your mind believes, and these cards have been designed to guide you towards where you would like to go.

Birth Comb- The teeth of the comb applies pressure to acupressure points that create a distraction and a new focal point for the brain to concentrate on.

Essential Oils- To help with the sensations of labour by easing any body or mind discomfort. Also helpful for afterbirth pains and period cramps and for grounding both during pregnancy and postpartum.

Birth Sling- The birth slings can be used to optimise active and upright birth positions during labour and to assist in supporting the birthing person. Upright labour has been associated with quicker labour times, a decrease in the rate of intervention and a decrease in rates of caesarean births.

Fidget Rings- Used to help reduce stress and anxiety and to help distract your brain during labour and contractions.

Birth Ball & Peanut Ball- Both the Birth Ball and Peanut Ball are aimed to keep you upright and active during labour. They can help to create space in your pelvis and optimise foetal positioning during pregnancy and labour. A ball can also help relieve pain and pressure in the months or weeks leading up to delivery and some studies show a reduction in labour of up to 2 hours with the use of a birth ball.

Rebozo- The Rebozo is a special woven cloth, woven by indigenous weavers generation after generation. The rebozo can help to: relax tight uterine ligaments, abdominal and surrounding muscles, help baby move in the pelvis during pregnancy or labour and help a birthing person relax in labour.

✨ Active Birth Prep Sessions ✨
Private birth prep sessions are coming soon to Tugun Osteopathy!
These sessions will aim to empower and educate the birthing person and help prepare for birth!

These sessions will focus on:
- the movement of the baby during labour & the movement of the maternal pelvis during labour. Providing numerous active birth positions to help optimise space in the pelvis and movement of the baby during each stage of labour.
- Providing a range of techniques to help you manage any pain or discomfort that may arise during the labour process.
- Provide numerous techniques for your birth partner or support person so they can better assist and support you during pregnancy and labour.

More information to come! If you have any questions at all about this service feel free to contact us on 0405 640 786 or at [email protected]

Do you think you may have a tight or overactive pelvic floor?
If these symptoms resonate with you, here’s what we recommend:

🧘‍♀️Try Yoga such as happy baby, child’s pose, malasana
🫁 Breathwork- connect to your breath and focus on your pelvic floor lengthening with inhalation
🧍‍♀️Connect to your pelvic floor- build your mind body connection to your pelvic floor

Most importantly we recommend seeing a pelvic health Osteopath for a thorough assessment, treatment and personalised advice!

If you would like an appointment you can book online at
https://www.tugunosteopathy.com/book

Using one of our favourite techniques- the internal pterygoid release to help relieve jaw pain 💆‍♂️

💡 Did you know? There is a surprising link between your jaw and pelvic floor ✨

Find out more at:
https://www.tugunosteopathy.com/blog/the-fascinating-connection-between-jaw-and-pelvic-floor-tension

Pain is power ✨

Tugun Osteopathy Providing personalised, holistic, compassionate care aimed at enhancing your health and wellbeing.

A few (hopefully) helpful tips to make your birth experience calm & extra special ✨

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Call us on 0405 640 786 or check out our website if you have any further questions

https://www.tugunosteopathy.com/services

A few of the many benefits of exercising while pregnant ✨
Always start with low intensity exercise first and if you have any questions or concerns chat to your healthcare provider!

Grateful to work in such a relaxing space ✨
📍 the body method

One of the most common questions I get asked is what’s the difference between osteopathy and physiotherapy ✨
This is a very quick and very generalised overview + if you would like to know more check out our blog post at www.tugunosteopathy.com/blog/understandingosteopathyversusphysiotherapy

Abit about me ✨
I’m Kira owner and osteopathy at Tugun Osteopathy, I enjoy treating a wide range of patients including neck pain, jaw pain low back pain and more + I have a special interest in women’s health and pelvic health complaints.
I hope to meet you all in the clinic soon ✨

Introducing Tugun Osteopathy ✨
Ready to help you and your family manage your health concerns and reach your goals