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A patient presented at our clinic complaining of acute low back pain with referred left leg pain. More...

Osteopaths can help with many different health issues. More...

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome occurs from compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpel tunnel in the wrist. More...

Degenerative Disc Disease

A 49 year-old schoolteacher came to Healthwise complaining of low backache for the past 16 years. He recalls falling off a small ladder onto his buttocks when he was 15 years of age. More...

Does my Baby have Colic?

Colic is a term used to describe a frequently irritable baby who is not suffering from any underlying disease. Twenty percent of all newborns suffer from "colic" and there are many possible causes. More...

Headache Case Study:

Recently a middle aged woman named Renae presented to an Osteopath at Healthwise with Headaches. Renae had a history of headaches for the past ten years. More...

The 24 vertebrae of your spine are separated by cartilage called discs. These discs have a fairly tough outer layer with a soft interior to cushion against the shocks and strains experienced as you move and put various stresses on your spine. The discs are subject to injury, disease, and degeneration with use over time. Certain activities and types of work increase the risk of discs being damaged or deteriorating. When the soft interior material of a disc pushes out through a tear or weakening in the outer covering, the disc is said to be herniated. More...

Lumbar Disc Herniation

David Sparavec (Osteopath) completed a Masters degree in Applied Science. His topic of research was lumbar disc herniation (or "slipped disc" as it is commonly known) and its conservative management. His research places him at the forefront of the understanding of disc herniation and its management via non surgical methods. More...

The site of the pain is not always the actual problem

Osteopathic Case Study. More...

Neurological Development

Osteopathic Treatment shown to be effective at improving neurological development of children More...

Osteopathy facts

Osteopathy is a system of health care that focuses on the treatment of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles and connective tissue). Osteopathy also looks at the effects structural problems have on the body's function. More...

Real Time Ultra sound

The osteopaths at Healthwise have digital ultrasonic diagnostic imaging available to help evaluate your condition. Healthwise is at the forefront of patient care, using this technology to help you recover and maintain a healthy body. More...

Sciatic Pain

Is your sciatic pain coming from your bottom? A 51 year old female presented to the clinic complaining of left sided buttock pain together with pain and pins & needles in the back of her left thigh. More...

Scoliosis - Case Study

A fifteen year old boy presented to the Clinic complaining of intermittent knee pain and a general difficulty in playing sport. The knee pain was worse when running. More...

Stress and the Urban Environment

The stress response is as old as man itself. It is designed to keep us alive in dire circumstances. However, when it is sustained for long periods, it can cause diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and depression. More...

Spinal Manipulation could help your stomach pain

This clinical trial which appeared in Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics demonstrated that spinal manipulation can help in persons suffering from uncomplicated stomach ulcers. More...

Stomach Ache - an osteopathic case study

A 28 year old female presented to Healthwise, complaining of an intermittent dull ache over and under the right lower ribs. This ache started two years ago, and was due to no apparent reason. More...

Ten tips for Back care

Ten simple tips to aid with everyday back care. More...