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Meet Jarrod Testa: Bridging the Gap Between Pain and Performance
Meet Jarrod Testa: Bridging the Gap Between Pain and Performance When pain stops you from training, working, or moving the way you want, finding the right practitioner matters. At Principle Four Osteopathy, Jarrod Testa is known for his ability to bridge the gap...
Chronic & Complex Pain Conditions: Understanding Persistent Pain and How We Can Help
Chronic & Complex Pain Conditions: Understanding Persistent Pain and How We Can Help Living with ongoing pain can be frustrating, exhausting and confusing — particularly when scans are “normal,” treatments haven’t provided lasting relief, or symptoms keep flaring...
Sports Injuries Explained: From Acute Injuries to Return-to-Sport Rehabilitation
Sports Injuries Explained: From Acute Injuries to Return-to-Sport Rehabilitation Sports and physical activity provide enormous health benefits, but injuries are an unfortunate reality for many active people — from recreational gym-goers to competitive athletes. At...
Running-Related Injuries: Common Types, Causes and How We Help Runners Recover
Running-Related Injuries: Common Types, Causes and How We Help Runners Recover Running is one of the most effective and accessible ways to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mental wellbeing. However, it is also associated with a relatively high rate of...
Jaw and TMJ Pain: Causes, Symptoms and How Osteopathy Can Help
Jaw and TMJ Pain: Causes, Symptoms and How Osteopathy Can Help Jaw pain, clicking, headaches and facial tension are more common than many people realise. For some, symptoms are mild and intermittent. For others, jaw or TMJ pain can interfere with eating, speaking,...
Postural Strain and Desk-Related Pain: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Postural Strain and Desk-Related Pain: Why It Happens and How to Fix It Neck stiffness, sore shoulders, lower back pain, headaches and wrist discomfort are some of the most common complaints we see in people who spend long hours at a desk. While these symptoms are...
What to Expect at Your Ergonomic Workstation Assessment
What to Expect at Your Ergonomic Workstation Assessment If you’re booked in for an Ergonomic Workstation Assessment at Principle Four Osteopathy, this guide explains exactly what the assessment involves, how it’s conducted, and how it can help reduce discomfort,...
What to Expect at Your First Shockwave Therapy Consultation
What to Expect at Your First Shockwave Therapy Consultation If you’re booked in for your first Shockwave Therapy consultation at Principle Four Osteopathy, this guide explains exactly what the appointment involves, how shockwave therapy is used, and whether it’s the...
What to Expect at Your First Exercise Rehabilitation Consultation
What to Expect at Your First Exercise Rehabilitation Consultation If you’re booked in for your first Exercise Rehabilitation consultation at Principle Four Osteopathy, this guide explains exactly what the appointment involves and how exercise-based rehab is used to...
What to Expect at Your First Strength & Conditioning Consult
What to Expect at Your First Strength & Conditioning Consult If you’re booked in for your first Strength & Conditioning consult at Principle Four Osteopathy, this guide will walk you through exactly what to expect — from your initial assessment through to how...
What to expect at your first functional movement screen consult
What to Expect at Your First Functional Movement Screen Consult If you’re booked in for your first Functional Movement Screen (FMS) at Principle Four Osteopathy, you might be wondering what the appointment involves and how it’s different from a standard osteopathy...
What to expect at your first osteopathy appointment
What to Expect at Your First Osteopathy Appointment Principle Four Osteopathy – Melbourne CBD If you’ve never seen an osteopath before, it’s completely normal to have questions. At Principle Four Osteopathy, we believe that understanding what to expect from your first...