McKinnon Osteopathy

McKinnon Osteopathy We are committed to consistently provide patients with excellent service through hands on treatment and exercise/rehabilitation advice.

Our professional & caring Osteopaths provide long term solutions for a range of conditions including muscle & joint pain/injury,reduced mobility & function through hands on treatment and rehabilitation advice. Osteopaths at McKinnon Osteopathy:

- take time to understand your condition through
taking a thorough medical history and
examination

- will help you understand your condition throug

h
clear explanation

- work with you to develop an individual treatment
plan which best suits your needs

- will provide you with advice and exercises to help
you help yourself

- are committed to ongoing professional
development

- provide honest, caring and friendly service at all
times

Meet Olivia, our newest Osteopath! 👋Olivia combines hands-on osteopathic treatment with exercise rehabilitation, helping...
26/08/2026

Meet Olivia, our newest Osteopath! 👋

Olivia combines hands-on osteopathic treatment with exercise rehabilitation, helping patients understand their bodies and feel confident managing their recovery beyond the treatment room.

With a background in sports training, including hands-on experience with a local AFL club, Olivia brings a practical, goal-focused approach to injury management and rehabilitation.

Olivia has a particular interest in:

🏀 Sporting injuries
💪 Low back pain
🙆 Neck pain
🏃 Helping people stay active and return to the activities they love

Her approach is thorough, collaborative and tailored to each person’s lifestyle and goals.

Outside the clinic, you’ll find Olivia playing or watching basketball, cheering on Carlton, and spending time with family and friends.

We’re thrilled to welcome Olivia to the team 🤩 Be sure to say hello when you see her in the clinic!

Behind the scenes at McKinnon Osteo 👀Swapped the treatment table talk for tutorial mode this week, working through Balan...
07/08/2026

Behind the scenes at McKinnon Osteo 👀

Swapped the treatment table talk for tutorial mode this week, working through Balance Ligamentous Techniques at the lower back and hips as a team.

Growth doesn't stop once you're qualified, we're always looking to sharpen our skills so we can look after you better.

Need a treatment for an injury or pain that has been affecting for a while ? Book in and let's get you moving like yourself again.

🤰🏻 Pregnancy can bring many physical changes and sometimes a few new aches and pains along the way. Osteopathic treatmen...
22/07/2026

🤰🏻 Pregnancy can bring many physical changes and sometimes a few new aches and pains along the way.

Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy may help manage common musculoskeletal concerns such as:

• Lower back and pelvic pain
• Hip and gluteal discomfort
• Rib and upper back tension
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Postural changes as your body adapts

Treatment is tailored to your stage of pregnancy, symptoms and comfort, using gentle hands-on techniques alongside practical advice and appropriate exercises.

Our goal is to help you feel more comfortable, move with confidence and stay active throughout your pregnancy.

Appointments are available with our experienced osteopaths at McKinnon Osteopathy.

🔗 Why your old injury might be causing your new painThat ankle you rolled three years ago. The shoulder you rested after...
25/06/2026

🔗 Why your old injury might be causing your new pain
That ankle you rolled three years ago. The shoulder you rested after a strain. The back episode you thought had fully resolved.
Old injuries have a way of showing up in unexpected places. When something hurts, your body adapts around it. It shifts load, changes how you move, recruits different muscles. Smart in the short term. Problematic over time.
Those compensations can quietly build tension and restriction elsewhere, until one day something new starts hurting and it seems to come out of nowhere.
It didn’t come from nowhere. This is exactly the kind of thing an osteopathic assessment is designed to find. 🔍

🕐 The difference between acute and chronic pain and why it mattersAcute pain and chronic pain aren’t just the same thing...
18/06/2026

🕐 The difference between acute and chronic pain and why it matters
Acute pain and chronic pain aren’t just the same thing at different volumes. They’re genuinely different processes, and they need different approaches.
Acute pain is fresh. It’s your body responding to injury or tissue damage. It’s protective and usually resolves as healing happens.
Chronic pain (generally anything lasting 3+ months) involves changes in how the nervous system processes pain signals. The original injury may or may not have healed, but the pain response has become sensitised.
This is why treating chronic pain the same way as acute pain often doesn’t work, and why people sometimes feel like nothing helps.
If your pain has been hanging around longer than it should, let’s talk about what’s actually going on. 📩

💊 Why painkillers mask the problem but don’t fix itPain relief has its place. We’re not here to tell you to throw away y...
11/06/2026

💊 Why painkillers mask the problem but don’t fix it
Pain relief has its place. We’re not here to tell you to throw away your ibuprofen.
But pain is your body’s signal that something needs attention. When we suppress that signal without addressing the cause, we can end up moving in ways that make things worse, or missing something that’s been building for a while.
Osteopathic treatment works differently. Instead of quieting the signal, we try to understand what’s behind it. Restricted joints, muscular tension, movement patterns, load. And then actually address that.
Pain that keeps coming back is worth looking into. 👌

🥶 Winter is here! A question we are often asked: why do I feel worse on a Winter morning, is it real or am I imagining i...
04/06/2026

🥶 Winter is here! A question we are often asked: why do I feel worse on a Winter morning, is it real or am I imagining it?
It’s real, and there’s a reason for it.
Overnight, you’re largely still. Joints aren’t being loaded or moved, so synovial fluid (the lubricant that keeps your joints moving smoothly) becomes less active. Add to that any muscle tension your body has been holding, and the first steps of the morning can feel a little rough.
And if it feels worse in winter? You’re not imagining it. When temperatures drop, synovial fluid can actually become thicker, meaning joints don’t move as freely. A 2023 systematic review found that weather factors including temperature, barometric pressure, and humidity were significantly associated with joint pain. That “I can feel the cold in my bones” feeling has some real science behind it.
The good news? Movement is the best medicine. Even 5-10 minutes of gentle movement in the morning can make a big difference. ☀️

Just in time for winter ❄️We’re excited to now stock Wili Heat Bags at McKinnon Osteopathy.Available in a beautiful rang...
03/06/2026

Just in time for winter ❄️

We’re excited to now stock Wili Heat Bags at McKinnon Osteopathy.

Available in a beautiful range of colours and patterns to brighten your day, including:

✨ Lower back wraps
✨ Neck wraps
✨ Eye masks

Perfect for keeping cosy, soothing tired muscles, or adding a little extra comfort to your winter routine.

Available now in clinic!

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One year in and we honestly can’t imagine the clinic without him. 🎉 A huge congratulations to Aaron on his first work an...
28/05/2026

One year in and we honestly can’t imagine the clinic without him. 🎉 A huge congratulations to Aaron on his first work anniversary with us!

Thank you for the care and consistency you bring to every patient who walks through our doors. The work you do makes a difference, and we’re so glad to have you as a member of the team. Here’s to year two! 🩵🩶

How sleep position affects your neck and back 😴 You spend around a third of your life asleep, so how you do it matters m...
20/05/2026

How sleep position affects your neck and back 😴

You spend around a third of your life asleep, so how you do it matters more than most people realise.

🛏️ Back sleeper? Usually great for your spine. A pillow under your knees can take pressure off your lower back.

🛏️ Side sleeper? The most common, make sure your pillow keeps your head level with your spine, filling the gap between your neck and the bed. A pillow between your knees helps with hip and lower back alignment.

🛏️ Stomach sleeper? This one’s tough on the neck and lower back, as it forces rotation and overextends the lumbar spine. If you can, try to transition away from it.

Waking up sore?
It might not just be “how you slept” it could be worth getting checked. 👋

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175 McKinnon Road
McKinnon, VIC
3204

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Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
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