Dynamic Osteopathy

Dynamic Osteopathy A professional allied healthcare team dedicated to improving your health and wellbeing.

Scottsdale Clinic: 28 Ellenor St, Scottsdale, 7260

Opening Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 5.00pm

Massage
Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm

St Helens Clinic: Unit 2, 1 Bowen St, St Helens, 7216

Opening Hours:
Thursday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Word of the Day: Idiopathic Scoliosis“Idiopathic” comes from the Greek idios (one’s own) and pathos (suffering), meaning...
24/11/2025

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 6352 3400 to make an appointment with the osteopaths at Dynamic Osteopathy.

This timeless wisdom underscores the importance of proactive health management. Rather than solely focusing on treating ...
20/11/2025

This timeless wisdom underscores the importance of proactive health management. Rather than solely focusing on treating illness, Hippocrates advocates for empowering individuals with knowledge and tools to maintain their well-being. By understanding the factors that contribute to health and disease, individuals can make informed choices that enhance their quality of life.

Hippocrates believed that diet, exercise, sleep, and moderation were key to avoiding illness. He encouraged understanding the body’s natural balance ⚖️ and supporting it before problems arose.

These principles align closely with osteopathic philosophy today, where maintaining mobility, posture, and healthy lifestyle habits helps reduce strain on the musculoskeletal system and support overall wellbeing.

What small habit helps you stay balanced each day? Share in the comments!

🥴 Bloated, crampy, or just feeling “off” in your gut? Digestive discomfort isn’t only about what you eat - it’s also abo...
17/11/2025

🥴 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. Eurgh – 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 6352 3400 to make an appointment.

Understanding Pain: Acute vs Chronic 🧠Pain is the body’s way of signalling that something needs attention - but not all ...
14/11/2025

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 protective 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, call 6352 3400 to make an appointment with the osteopaths at Dynamic Osteopathy.

🌺 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.

10/11/2025

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”? ⏰

💡 Did you know your body’s fascia is like an all-encompassing web, wrapping every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ? It hel...
06/11/2025

💡 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 6352 3400 to make an appointment at Dynamic Osteopathy.

The Forgotten Power of the Ankles👣 Strong ankles = stable body. Let’s stop ignoring the foundation.Your ankles aren’t ju...
03/11/2025

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. 🏃

Struggling with ankle instability or recurring sprains?

Call 6352 3400 to make an appointment.

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.

Need help getting moving again? Give us a call on 6352 3400. 📞 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.

Yep – it’s a mouthful, but your spine might be saying it too! From the Greek hyper (excessive) and kyphos (a hump), it d...
29/10/2025

Yep – it’s a mouthful, but your spine might be saying it too!

From the Greek hyper (excessive) and kyphos (a hump), it describes that over-rounded upper back that can creep up over time – especially if you spend hours at a desk or glued to your phone 📱🧑‍💻

It may lead to stiffness, discomfort, or even changes in breathing and balance. Osteopathy aims to support better posture, ease tension, and help you move more freely.

Noticed a curve where there didn’t used to be one?
Call 6352 3400 to make an appointment with one of our osteopaths at Dynamic Osteopathy. We’re here to help.

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 6352 3400
to make an appointment with one of our osteopaths at Dynamic Osteopathy. We’re here to help you move and feel your best, one step at a time.

23/10/2025

Lower Back Pain: You’re Not Alone 🪑💢

Chronic lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare. It can sneak up after hours at a desk, heavy lifting at the gym, or even repeatedly bending to pick up the kids or shopping bags.

Often, it involves overworked muscles like the erector spinae (which keep you upright) or the quadratus lumborum (which helps you bend and stabilise your spine). Imbalances, weakness, or restricted movement in these areas (or others) may place extra strain on the lower back.

So if your back needs a little TLC, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll start with a thorough assessment and aim to find the root cause of your discomfort and tailor a treatment plan to get you moving well again.

Give our friendly team at Dynamic Osteopathy a call today on 6352 3400 and we’ll see you in the clinic real soon.

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28 Ellenor Street
Scottsdale, TAS
7260

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Monday 9am - 7:15pm
Tuesday 9am - 7:15pm
Wednesday 11am - 7:15pm
Thursday 8am - 7:15pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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