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What is "Sciatica?"

Sciatica is an umbrella term used for leg referral pain. It's caused by an irritation to the sciatic nerve.

WHO Guidelines for Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Around 1 in 13 of us will experience an episode of LBP globally.

What types back pain am I experiencing?

Back pain can be categorised based on various factors, including the duration of the pain, the underlying cause, and the location of the pai

SMART GOALS

SMART goals to help you stay on track with goal setting

Some Private Health Insurance companies may cover the gym!

Injured? Give your body PEACE and LOVE

Injured yourself? The principle of RICE is what we used to do for acute injuries like sprained ankles. The theory has changed and now we wan

What happens during a treatment?

Ever wonder what an Osteo treatment entails? We take a thorough case history. We ask questions about your lifestyle

Habit Stacking

Habit stacking is a great way to improve on something - add your new habit to something you already do!

Tennis and golfer's elbow

Tennis elbow (or golfers elbow on the inside) is not always due to these sports?

Stress and Injuries

Injured yourself and you don't know why? Woke up in the morning and felt sore? We generally don't hurt ourselves sleeping...

Mum's Thumb

A common issue for mums and dads (and tradies, gardeners and osteos!)

Hormones + training

Part 1: Overview of the menstrual cycle Understanding our menstrual cycle means we can use our hormones to our advantage. For those on a...

How much do you sit?

We forget how sedentary our lives can actually be... Its not just sitting for the 9-5 grind, but possibly our lunch breaks, relaxing at...

Back to school backpack tips!

Returning back to school? Here are some tips for choosing the right backpack for our kids! Look for the following features: *Lightweight...

Migraines?

1 in 5 of Australians suffer from migraines. They can affect people as little as once or twice a year up to 2-3 times a week. Manual...

Tight from the gym? It might be DOMS

Have you been in a lot of muscular pain the or or two days after heavy exercise? Going up or down stairs or a seat can be quite challenging!

Sore hips?

Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease that mostly affects your hip joint cartilage. Healthy cartilage allows your hip joint bones to...

Ice Baths and Cold Water Therapy

We get this question a lot. Do ice baths help with performance? The aims of cold water therapy (CWT) for recovery is to help reduce...

Neck Pain Treatment

Neck pain is quite a common injury we see here at Burwood Osteo & Rehab. Adding in the wild ride of 2020 with working from home, home school

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