Alstonville Osteopathy
Osteopath in Ballina

Alstonville Osteopathy is a family orientated health care clinic providing exceptional Osteopathic and Remedial Massage services to the community of Alstonville, Ballina, Lismore and the Northern Rivers. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered care and integrated, holistic approach to injury management and wellness with the aim to allow the body to regain and maintain optimum health. Our practitioners are dedicated, experienced and university trained health professionals working with individuals of all ages from newborns to the elderly and everyone in between. Our unique location next door to the Alstonville swimming pool and the local fitness centre also allows us to work closely alongside swimming coaches and personal trainers to enhance recovery and rehabilitation.
Alstonville Osteopathy
What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that focuses on the connection between the body’s structures and how it functions. Osteopaths do this by focusing on how the bones, joints, muscles and nerves (neuromuscular system) interact together, whilst ensuring all areas receive adequate circulation, blood flow and lymphatic drainage, to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Osteopaths are required to complete a 5 year university degree to become registered as primary health care practitioners within Australia, specialising in musculoskeletal conditions. This allows your treatment to be covered by health funds, the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care Scheme (available through your GP), Workcover and Department of Veteran Affairs.

Some of the conditions we treat include:

Headaches and migraines
Back and neck pain
Respiratory conditions e.g. asthma
Hip and knee pain and injury
Ankle and foot pain and injury
Shoulder, elbow and wrist pain and injury
Digestive conditions e.g. IBS
Sporting injuries
Unsettled babies e.g. colic, poor feeding or sleep disturbances
Pre and post natal care
Occupational problems e.g. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Pain associated with chronic or acute trauma
Osteopathy or osteopathic treatment uses skilled evaluation, diagnosis and a variety of hands-on techniques ranging from massage, stretching and gentle mobilisation of specific joints and soft tissues.

Osteopathy is suitable for all ages from newborns to the elderly and treatment is tailored to the individual and their specific requirements on a case by case basis. This is because different techniques work more effectively for different people depending on their genetics, flexibility, age, type of injury or condition and comfort level.

Initial consult - what to expect?

At Alstonville Osteopathy you can expect your Osteopath to take a thorough case history and an assessment of your posture and biomechanical movement patterns. We will then discuss with you a proposed treatment involving techniques aimed at improving your health and wellbeing.

You may bring a friend or family member to your consultation and treatment if you wish and you can expect your initial treatment to last up to one hour.

Before you come to your initial consult

Bring any relevant images or reports including your x-rays, MRI or CT-scans
Wear loose comfortable clothing
After Treatment

Most people feel more relaxed after treatment, with improved movement and decreased pain levels, it is not uncommon to feel tired after treatment so remember it may be a good idea to take it easy after any treatment to allow the body the rest it requires.
Occasionally you can feel sore following treatment due to changes that have occurred to your body such as stretching and release of previously tight muscles. This can last between 24-72hrs.
Ensure you remain hydrated by