Coolangatta-Tweed Osteopathy

06/11/2025

Clinic guard dog 🐾🐾

04/11/2025

Great Osteos 💪🏽 terrible Punters 🐎
Hope you all had a great Melbourne Cup Day , we may have some core bodies tomorrow needing a treatment 🤭

22/10/2025

💥 What’s really happening when you hear that “crack”?

At Cooly Osteo, all of our Osteopaths are highly trained in HVLA — that’s short for High Velocity Low Amplitude adjustments — the technical name for the gentle “cracking” technique you often see (and sometimes fear 😅).

You might have seen some cowboys on YouTube twisting necks or backs with little care or control — but true HVLA is precise, safe, and incredibly effective when done by a trained practitioner.
It’s something our team has refined and mastered over the past 10 years.

So, what’s actually going on? 👇

The “crack” isn’t bones moving — it’s gas releasing from the joint as pressure changes.

It helps restore motion in a stiff joint and reduce pain by calming the nervous system.

Many people feel lighter, freer, and more mobile immediately after.

Not every patient needs HVLA — it’s one of many tools we use — but when applied correctly, it can make a world of difference for restoring healthy movement.

If you’ve ever wondered what that sound is or if it’s safe — it is, and it’s one of the most finely tuned techniques in our toolkit.

23/09/2025

Feeling very Spring in the Clinic today with our pretty pink pomegranate & cranberry tea 🌸

16/09/2025

🌟 Understanding Sciatica – Where It Comes From and Why

Sciatica isn’t a condition on its own – it’s a set of symptoms. If you’ve felt sharp, burning, or shooting pain that runs from your lower back or buttock down your leg – sometimes one, sometimes both – often with tingling or numbness, that’s sciatica at work.

🔎 Where it comes from
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It starts in the lower spine, travels through the pelvis and gluteal region, and runs all the way down the leg. Sciatica happens when this nerve is compressed or irritated anywhere along its path.

⚡ Why it happens
The most common causes include:

• Disc changes – a bulging or herniated disc pressing on a nerve root

• Degenerative changes – age-related narrowing of the spinal canal

• Muscle tension – tight glutes or piriformis muscle irritating or compressing the nerve

• Joint restriction – reduced mobility in the spine or pelvis altering mechanics

🔹 The osteopathic perspective
From an osteopathic view, sciatica usually develops when multiple stressors overlap – posture, load, repetitive strain, old injuries, and daily habits. On their own, these may not cause a problem, but together they can tip the body out of balance, leading to nerve irritation.

Osteopathic treatment aims to:
✔ Restore mobility in the spine, pelvis, and hips
✔ Ease muscle tension that may compress the nerve
✔ Improve circulation to support natural healing
✔ Provide education and strategies to reduce recurrence

Sciatica reflects an underlying problem or dysfunction. Osteopathy targets the root cause, supporting recovery and helping prevent it from returning.

10/09/2025

Happy Birthday to our amazing Dr Luke Dawson today 🥳

21/08/2025

Great to see the Boss Man do his talk this morning at the local BNI networking breakfast this morning 🙏🏽

07/08/2025

🦷💥 Jaw Clenching and Headaches—More Connected Than You Think

Tension in your jaw (temporomandibular joint, or TMJ) can contribute to headaches, neck pain, and discomfort around the ears or temples.

Common causes include:
👉 Stress and anxiety
👉 Teeth grinding (especially at night)
👉 Poor posture
👉 Muscular overuse from clenching or chewing

You might experience:
🔸 Aching or pressure in the temples
🔸 Clicking or locking of the jaw
🔸 Pain that radiates behind the eyes or into the neck
🔸 Headaches that start at the base of the skull or jaw

Your jaw doesn’t work in isolation—it’s part of a dynamic system involving your head, neck, and upper spine. When it’s not functioning well, the ripple effects can be far-reaching.

👐 Osteopathic treatment can be highly effective for relieving jaw tension, improving TMJ function, and reducing headache frequency by addressing the muscular and joint imbalances contributing to your symptoms.

31/07/2025

🔥 Dealing with lower back pain? The McGill Big 3 might be a good place to start.

These three exercises – curl-up, side plank, and bird dog – focus on building core stability without putting extra strain on the spine. They’re simple, controlled, and can help support how your body moves day to day.

That said, they’re not a quick fix. Back pain can come from all sorts of things, so while this is a solid starting point, it’s always worth getting checked out by a professional.

For more information or detailed guidance on the exercises, visit: www.backfitpro.com

17/07/2025