Osteopathy Nelson Health Collective

09/11/2025

“Pregnant and Feeling Like Your Pelvis is under pressure?”
You’re growing a human — and suddenly your pelvis feels like it’s barely holding together. Walking hurts. Rolling over in bed is awkward. Getting up from the couch? A mission.

This is called pelvic girdle pain, and it’s incredibly common during pregnancy — but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it.

At Osteopathy Nelson, we offer safe, gentle treatment to ease pressure around the pelvis, release surrounding muscles, and support better balance. Often, patients report immediate relief after their first session.

We also teach helpful positions and tips to protect your body — so you can move with more confidence and less pain.

You deserve comfort during this sacred time.

🤰 ACC-cover when indicated
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09/11/2025

Concussion & Post-Concussion Syndrome
Concussions can be sneaky. Symptoms may show up right away — or days later. Foggy thinking, headaches, light sensitivity, mood swings, or dizziness are just a few signs your nervous system might still be recovering.

At Osteopathy Nelson, we support post-concussion recovery using gentle hands-on techniques that work with the head, spine, neck, and nervous system. By improving fluid drainage, releasing tension, and calming the vagus nerve, osteopathy can help reduce persistent symptoms and restore balance.

We often work with children, teens, and adults who’ve had a sports-related injury or accident and are still not quite themselves.

We take the time to listen, track your symptoms, and adapt treatment to your stage of recovery — whether it’s day five or five months later.

Concussion recovery is not just about rest — it’s about restoration.

🧠 Still feeling off after a head knock? We can help.
📍 Book online today | ACC-covered | 45-minute appointments

06/11/2025

Why 45-Minute Appointments Matter
At Osteopathy Nelson, we choose to offer longer 45-minute sessions. Why? Because your health deserves time.

Time to listen.
Time to assess.
Time to treat thoroughly.
Time to explain what’s happening in your body.
Time to give you exercises or ideas to take home.

Many clinics squeeze sessions into 15–30 minutes. That can work in some settings, but we believe healing isn’t a race. A longer appointment gives us space to look at the big picture — not just the sore spot.

Whether you're coming in for low back pain, post-concussion recovery, or your baby's latch difficulties, we want you to feel heard, respected, and supported. No rush. No pressure. Just a safe space to focus on your wellbeing.

These longer sessions also allow us to treat multiple areas in one visit — for example, addressing hip pain and posture, or jaw tension and stress.

Time = better outcomes. Time = real care.

📍Osteopathy Nelson — where we take the time to care
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📆 ACC-covered consults available

05/11/2025

Gentle Osteopathy for Big Feelings
Did you know that emotions can affect the body — and vice versa?

At Osteopathy Nelson, we often support clients who carry tension from stress, overwhelm, and emotional challenges. The nervous system and musculoskeletal system are deeply connected. That’s why when we treat the body gently, the mind often finds relief too.

For some, this may feel like soft cranial techniques around the head and spine. For others, it might involve gentle joint or diaphragm releases. Our goal is always to bring the body out of “fight or flight” and into rest, recovery, and calm.

We also see many children whose emotions show up as tummy aches, headaches, sleep struggles, or behavioural shifts. These are not “just in the mind” — they’re real signs of a nervous system needing care.

Osteopathy isn’t counselling. But it can be a beautiful companion to emotional support, helping the body release held tension and find regulation.

If you or your child are feeling wound-up, overwhelmed, or stuck — come and explore how gentle touch can help shift the body’s story.

🧠 We treat with care, time, and trust.
📅 Book online | No referral needed | ACC covered where applicable

28/10/2025

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28/10/2025

Is that back pain getting the better of you? Or is your neck being a real pain in the neck? Maybe your shoulders, hips, or headaches are slowing you down. Whatever’s holding you back, our experienced team is here to help you move freely, feel better, and get back to doing what you love.

With a collective 92 years of hands-on healthcare experience, our team brings together a wealth of expertise, compassion, and care. All of our osteopaths are ACC registered and offer a broad range of treatment styles — from gentle cranial and visceral approaches to more structural and sports-based osteopathy.

At Osteopathy Nelson Health Collective, we understand that every body is unique. Whether you need subtle, calming treatment or more direct, movement-focused care, there’s someone for everyone in our team.

27/10/2025

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27/10/2025

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24/10/2025

“Can’t Tie Your Shoes Without Pain?”
If bending down to tie your shoes, pick something up, or put on socks sets off pain in your lower back or leg — it could be sciatic nerve involvement.

This often happens when tension builds in the lumbar spine, hips, or pelvis, creating a cascade of compensation patterns. Over time, the sciatic nerve gets irritated and even simple movements become uncomfortable.

At Osteopathy Nelson, we gently release tension, restore movement through the spine and hips, and support your body’s ability to rebalance.

You’ll also receive simple home-based tips (like modified movement strategies or rest postures) to help you move better between sessions.

Every small improvement matters — let’s start with shoes and work from there.

🧦 Restore comfort in everyday movement
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