Northcote Osteopathic Clinic

Northcote Osteopathic Clinic Providing the community with quality, "hands-on" osteopathic care since 1991

Did you know your body’s fascia is like an all-encompassing web, wrapping every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ? It helps...
16/11/2025

Did you know your body’s fascia is like an all-encompassing web, wrapping every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ? It helps transmit force, keeps you moving smoothly, and supports your body from head to toe.

But sometimes - over time - the web can tighten. Fascia can become tight or restricted due to injury, poor posture, repetitive movements, weight or hormonal changes, or even stress 😣. When this happens, movement can feel limited, muscles may tense up, and aches can appear in surprising places. Restricted fascia can also affect fluid circulation, which further affects recovery and tissue health. Our osteopaths work to release restrictions and restore mobility. We’ll also provide guidance on movement and self-care to keep your fascia functioning at its best. 💪

Feeling a bit stiff or tense? Call 03 9482 3196 to make an appointment at Northcote Osteopathic Clinic.

Did you know your plantar fascia is like a built-in shock absorber? This thick band of tissue runs from your heel to you...
13/11/2025

Did you know your plantar fascia is like a built-in shock absorber? This thick band of tissue runs from your heel to your toes, helping you stand, walk, and run. When it becomes irritated — a condition called plantarfasciopathy - every step can feel like you’re treading on a pebble.

Here’s the catch-22: the plantar fascia is loaded every time you’re on your feet, so unlike an arm injury that you can rest in a sling, it never really gets a break. That’s why symptoms can linger.

If you’re suffering, it’s time to call for help. 📞 Call 03 9482 3196 to make an appointment at Northcote Osteopathic Clinic. Our osteopaths will assess your whole body for contributing factors (like imbalances in your hips, knees or spine), and work to ease tension in tight muscles, and give you guidance on load management, footwear choices, and walking patterns to reduce strain.


🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺Today we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and reflect on the generations shaped b...
10/11/2025

🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺

Today we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and reflect on the generations shaped by their resilience. Remembrance Day is a time to pause in gratitude, to remember lives lost, and to acknowledge the families who continue to carry their legacy.

At 11am, we stand together in silence.


Understanding Pain: Acute vs ChronicPain is the body’s way of signalling that something needs attention - but not all pa...
10/11/2025

Understanding Pain: Acute vs Chronic

Pain is the body’s way of signalling that something needs attention - but not all pain is the same.

Acute pain is short-term, often sharp, and linked to a specific cause such as a sprained ankle or strained muscle. It usually fades as tissues repair.

Chronic pain, on the other hand, is pain that lasts. Conditions like arthritis or fibromyalgia may keep pain signals active even without ongoing injury. This persistence can affect sleep, mood, and overall quality of life, creating a cycle that is difficult to break.

Osteopaths take a whole-body approach when working with pain. For acute injuries, treatment may involve gentle manual techniques to support mobility and reduce muscle tension while the body heals. For chronic pain, care often extends to helping patients understand their pain, identifying movement patterns that might be contributing, and offering strategies to improve function. Osteopaths may also discuss exercise, stress, and lifestyle factors that can influence how pain is experienced.

If you’re living with ongoing discomfort, it may not have to be your new normal. Call us on 03 9482 3196 to make an appointment with us today and let’s see how we can help.

Word of the Day: Idiopathic Scoliosis“Idiopathic” comes from the Greek idios (one’s own) and pathos (suffering), meaning...
07/11/2025

Word of the Day: Idiopathic Scoliosis

“Idiopathic” comes from the Greek idios (one’s own) and pathos (suffering), meaning a condition that arises without a known cause. “Scoliosis” stems from the Greek skolios, meaning “curved” or “twisted.” 🌀

Put together, idiopathic scoliosis describes a spinal curve with no identifiable underlying cause - and it accounts for about 80% of scoliosis cases, most often appearing in adolescence.

While the cause remains unclear, your treatment options are not limited. Our osteopaths are here to help with assessment, symptom management, and supportive care aimed at maintaining mobility and comfort.

Curious about scoliosis? Share your questions in the comments, or call 03 9482 3196 to make an appointment with the osteopaths at Northcote Osteopathic Clinic.


Bloated, crampy, or just feeling “off” in your gut? Digestive discomfort isn’t only about what you eat - it’s also about...
06/11/2025

Bloated, crampy, or just feeling “off” in your gut? Digestive discomfort isn’t only about what you eat - it’s also about how your body moves and responds to stress. Ugh – but what can we do about it?

Osteopaths may use visceral manipulation, a gentle hands-on approach to ease tension around the organs and surrounding tissues. The goal is to support gut motility — no, not mobility (though we get why you’d think that 😉). Motility means the wave-like muscle contractions that move food and fluid along, a bit like your gut’s conveyor belt 🚚. These rhythms can slow if the muscles become tight, if nerves regulating digestion are under strain, or if stress disrupts the body’s natural balance.

Alongside this, breathing exercises to calm the nervous system and holistic advice on diet and stress may help support your gut’s rhythm. 🌿

Noticing regular digestive discomfort? Call 03 9482 3196 to make an appointment.

04/11/2025

Stuck doom-scrolling every night? 📱

We’ve all fallen into the trap - “just five more minutes” online somehow becomes an hour. But the stress from late-night scrolling isn’t just about the lost sleep (although that’s a big problem in and of itself.) Blue light from screens delays melatonin production, tricking your brain into thinking it’s daytime. At the same time, constant social feeds can raise cortisol (your stress hormone), keeping your nervous system on high alert. How? Constant exposure to emotionally charged, fast-changing content stimulates the brain’s stress response, keeping the body in a state of alertness.

This one-two punch of poor sleep and heightened stress can leave you feeling exhausted and anxious, and your spine and muscles feeling stiffer and achier the next day.

Let us know in the comments… What’s your bedtime scroll limit - or do you just “pretend not to look at the clock”? ⏰


The Forgotten Power of the Ankles👣 Strong ankles = stable body. Let’s stop ignoring the foundation.Your ankles aren’t ju...
02/11/2025

The Forgotten Power of the Ankles

👣 Strong ankles = stable body. Let’s stop ignoring the foundation.

Your ankles aren’t just for standing - they’re your body’s shock absorbers, helping you walk, run, jump, and stay balanced. Weakness or poor mobility can change how you move, increase load on knees and hips, and make sprains or falls more likely. This matters for athletes pushing limits and older adults wanting to stay steady on their feet.

So, what can we do to help? Our osteopaths will assess ankle mechanics, release tight tissues, and provide exercises to improve mobility and reduce injury risk. 🏃

So if you’re struggling with ankle instability or recurring sprains, let’s chat! Get in touch and we’ll book you in for an appointment with our team today.



This Movember, Let’s Talk Men’s HealthIt’s not just about growing a moustache - it’s about starting conversations men of...
31/10/2025

This Movember, Let’s Talk Men’s Health

It’s not just about growing a moustache - it’s about starting conversations men often avoid. Back pain shrugged off as “just age,” digestive discomfort put down to stress, or fatigue dismissed as nothing serious can sometimes mask bigger issues. So grow a mo’ this November and shine a light on men’s health, book those lifesaving health checks, and invest time into the healthy habits (exercise, nutrition, sleep and mindfulness) that underpin your continued health and wellbeing.

Need help getting moving again? Give us a call on 03 9482 3196. 📞 Osteopaths look at the body as a whole, considering how movement, posture, circulation, and even stress responses interact. Supporting mobility and reducing strain so you can keep moving!

This Movember, don’t just grow the ’mo. Check in on your mates, and check in on your health.

Just a heads up that NOC will be closed Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 November and reopen for Wednesday 5 November. Remember yo...
30/10/2025

Just a heads up that NOC will be closed Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 November and reopen for Wednesday 5 November. Remember you can book online at www.northcoteosteo.com.au or give us a call 94823196

Celebrating Allied Health Professionals! 🌟Although International Allied Health Professions Day has been and gone, we wou...
29/10/2025

Celebrating Allied Health Professionals! 🌟

Although International Allied Health Professions Day has been and gone, we would still like to recognise the vital work of osteopaths, dietitians, speech therapists, and the many others who help people move, recover, and live well.

At Northcote Osteopathic Clinic we’re proud of our work as Allied Health Professionals. Osteopaths play a key role in supporting musculoskeletal health, improving mobility, and promoting overall wellbeing. It’s all about helping the body function at its best so you can get back to the activities you love.

Why not make an appointment with an Allied Health Professional today? 📞 Call 03 9482 3196 to make an appointment because caring for your body is what we do best.

The Power of Posture: Your Whole Body Feels It 💪🧠Posture isn’t just about how your back looks – it affects how your musc...
27/10/2025

The Power of Posture: Your Whole Body Feels It 💪🧠

Posture isn’t just about how your back looks – it affects how your muscles work, how you breathe, how your joints move, and even how alert or tired you feel.

Everyday habits like crossing your legs, leaning to one side, or sitting slumped on the couch can quietly train your body into imbalance. Osteopathy works to support better posture by improving mobility, easing tension, and helping you build healthier movement patterns.
Feeling the effects of habit?

Feeling the effects of poor posture? Call 03 9482 3196 to make an appointment with one of our osteopaths at Northcote Osteopathic Clinic. We’re here to help you move and feel your best, one step at a time.


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235 St Georges Road
Northcote, VIC
3070

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

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