Northside Therapies

16/11/2025

Baby osteopathy focuses on releasing tension and restoring comfort after birth and may help with:
✨ Feeding difficulties
✨ Restless sleep
✨ Head-turning preference
✨ Physical tensions

We use soft techniques guided by your baby’s comfort to help release any tension or discomfort.

Dr Alana, Dr Luke and Dr Simone are our osteopaths trained in treating babies from birth.

12/11/2025

Dealing with chronic pain can be an overwhelming journey, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing on the negatives or blaming the circumstances that led to the pain. However, it is important to have a positive perspective, focusing on proactive changes that can contribute to an improved quality of life despite the challenges posed by persistent discomfort.

By incorporating elements like exercise, regular stretching, diet, lifestyle adjustments, and the support of osteopathy, individuals can pave the way for a more fulfilling and pain-managed existence.

Read the full blog from Dr Luke below 👇
https://northsidetherapies.com.au/embracing-positivity-a-holistic-approach-to-managing-pain-in-north-brisbane/

09/11/2025

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is one of the most overlooked causes of low back discomfort.

The SI joints sit where your spine meets your pelvis, and they play a crucial role in transferring weight between your upper body and legs. When these joints become stiff, inflamed, or misaligned, they can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or even down the leg (often mistaken for sciatica).

As osteopaths, we take a whole-body approach to understanding why your SIJ is under stress.

Through gentle manual techniques, we aim to:
✅ Restore balanced movement through the pelvis and lower back
✅ Reduce inflammation and muscle tension
✅ Improve posture and stability
✅ Support long-term recovery through tailored exercises and lifestyle advice

If you’ve been struggling with persistent low back or pelvic pain that hasn’t responded to usual treatments, it might be time to look a little closer at your SI joints.

07/11/2025

Please help share this important study for women's health. They need 40 more participants. Recruiting Australia-wide!

The MiGel study is a clinical trial to investigate the potential effect of a topical medication for the treatment of vulval/vaginal pain with s*xual activity.
Participants in the study need to be living in Australia, women aged 30 and over who also;
⭐ have experienced pain in or around the vulva/vagina during s*x for at least 3 months,
⭐ are currently s*xually active (including with self) or would like to be but can’t because of pain,
⭐ have given birth at least once with no severe morning sickness, and
are NOT currently pregnant or breastfeeding, and are willing to avoid pregnancy during the study

If you’re interested in participating in this study, please complete the survey below to check if the study is suitable for you and you will be contacted by the team in charge.
https://www.whria.com.au/study-recruitment/

05/11/2025

Your first osteopathy session is all about you — your story, your body, and understanding what’s really behind your pain. Before any treatment begins, we take time to listen to your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and daily habits.
This detailed conversation helps us piece together the bigger picture of what’s going on in your body.

During your initial consultation, we’ll:
🔹Discuss your medical history and current concerns
🔹Assess your posture, movement, and joint function
🔹Explore lifestyle factors like work, exercise, and stress
🔹Perform gentle palpation and structural testing to identify areas of tension or imbalance
🔹Provide treatment

This thorough history-taking and assessment allows us to create a personalised treatment plan, one that targets the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Every body tells a story and your first appointment is where we start listening.

Ready to start your osteopathic journey? Book your initial consultation today 👇
https://northsidetherapies.com.au/book-online/

29/10/2025

Most of us move in the same patterns every day: Sit → stand → walk → maybe squat → repeat. That’s mostly in the sagittal plane (forward & backward). But your body is capable of SO much more!

Movement is your medicine but it has to be varied to work properly. Let’s get you moving the way your body was designed to!

22/10/2025

Feeling like your upper back is in a permanent knot? Like your shoulders are glued to your ears? 😩

Whether it’s from hours at a desk, stress, scrolling or lifting, upper back tension is one of the most common things we see in the clinic.

But here’s the thing...tight muscles are often just the surface issue. Behind that tension is often stiff spinal joints, restricted rib movement or even poor scapula control.

As osteopaths, we don’t just treat where it hurts, we look at how everything moves together.

With hands-on treatment, we can help:
✅ Release muscle tension
✅ Improve spinal + rib mobility
✅ Restore better posture + breathing
✅ Reduce that “heavy” upper back feeling

Ready to ditch the tension?
Book in and let’s get your upper back moving the way it should.
https://northsidetherapies.com.au/book-online/

15/10/2025

Many people suffer from Jaw or Temporomandibular joint (aka TMJ) dysfunction. For some, it may present as an ache in the face, pain with chewing/talking, or clicking and catching the jaw. Women are four times more likely to suffer TMJ dysfunction than men, and most commonly seen in people aged 20-40.*

A large contributor to TMJ dysfunction is jaw clenching, for many people, this can be an unconscious reaction to stress. Considerations of stress and ways to manage stress can also be discussed within your treatment. Within an osteopathic consultation, a thorough assessment of the neck and jaw will be completed to find the cause of your pain.

Book a session today to get on top of your TMJ pain, our osteopath Kelly is particularly interested in treating TMJ dysfunction!

*References
Sharma S, Gupta DS, Pal US, Jurel SK. Etiological factors of temporomandibular joint disorders. Natl J Maxillofac Surg 2011;2(2):116–19. doi: 10.4103/0975-5950.94463.

08/10/2025

If you or anyone you know is affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, or infertility, there's a great support group available who are meeting this Saturday in North Lakes. These meets provide a safe, compassionate space to connect with others who truly understand the challenges of living with chronic pelvic pain and fertility issues.

More info and to register here👇

QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, or infertility. Join us at Boardwalk Cafe in North Lakes for our upcoming meet, a safe and compassionate space to connect with others who truly understand the challenges of living with chronic pelvic

02/10/2025

Your pelvic floor is doing A LOT behind the scenes, but when it's not functioning well it can cause many issues.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms it might be time to book with one of our pelvic health osteopaths (Alana, Kelly or Simone). Your body will thank you!

29/09/2025

Postpartum back pain is real! Many women experience ongoing low back or pelvic pain after birth and it can significantly impact function, mood, and quality of life.

A clinical trial found that just 4 osteopathy sessions over 8 weeks led to:
✅ 73% reduction in pain
✅ 75% improvement in daily function

Gentle, hands-on osteopathic care can make a huge difference in postpartum recovery. This trial reinforces the role of individualised, whole-body assessment and treatment in addressing postpartum musculoskeletal pain.

Struggling with pain postpartum? Book an appointment today 👇https://northsidetherapies.com.au/book-online/

Reference:
Schwerla F, Rother K, Rother D, Ruetz M, Resch KL. Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy in Women With Postpartum Low Back Pain and Disability: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2015 Jul;115(7):416-25. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2015.087. PMID:
26111129.

18/09/2025

Returning to Exercise Postpartum (Part 1) : What You Really Need to Know 🏃‍♀️

You’ve had your baby. You’re cleared at 6 weeks. You’re told you can "get back to exercise".....but what does that actually mean?

Let’s talk about it!