Northcote Osteopathic Clinic

Northcote Osteopathic Clinic Providing the community with quality, "hands-on" osteopathic care since 1991

World Su***de Prevention Day, 10 September. Today is a global reminder that it is okay to not be okay, and that no one s...
10/09/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day, 10 September. Today is a global reminder that it is okay to not be okay, and that no one should carry it alone.
Physical and mental health are deeply connected, and looking after both matters. If you or someone you care about is struggling, please reach out to Beyond Blue.

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Happy Father's Day to the dads, grandads and father figures who hold it all together. 💙 A little reminder: the people wh...
06/09/2026

Happy Father's Day to the dads, grandads and father figures who hold it all together. 💙 A little reminder: the people who lean on you need you moving well.
If nagging aches have become part of your everyday, treat yourself to getting them sorted. Enjoy your day, and go easy lifting the kids overhead for photos. Book in when you are ready at Northcote Osteopathic Clinic.

Feeling tight and restricted deep in the hip or groin? That deep tightness can quietly limit your walking, squatting and...
05/09/2026

Feeling tight and restricted deep in the hip or groin? That deep tightness can quietly limit your walking, squatting and sport, and it has a habit of creeping up gradually. Often it is about how the hip is moving and loading rather than any single dramatic injury.
Restoring mobility and easing that restriction can make everyday movement feel a whole lot freer. If stiff hips are cramping your style, have a chat with our team. Call 0394823196.

Your body is home to around 100 trillion cells. 💪Every single one needs oxygen, nutrients and clear nerve signals to do ...
31/08/2026

Your body is home to around 100 trillion cells. 💪
Every single one needs oxygen, nutrients and clear nerve signals to do its job. That is a lot of tiny mouths to feed, and it relies on good circulation and a nervous system that can communicate freely.
It is part of why we care so much about how well your body moves. Healthy movement supports healthy delivery.
Did that number surprise you? Hit save and tell a science-loving mate.

It is not always how much you move. It is how you move. 🙌Most of us run on autopilot, hauling shopping bags on one side,...
29/08/2026

It is not always how much you move. It is how you move. 🙌
Most of us run on autopilot, hauling shopping bags on one side, cradling a phone with one shoulder, lowering into a chair like a controlled collapse. Small patterns, repeated daily, add up.
Try this: pick one everyday movement today, like standing up from your desk, and do it with a little attention. Feet planted, lead with your hips, no lurching. Your body notices the difference.
Which autopilot habit are you most guilty of?

Not all headaches are created equal. 👀Tension, cervicogenic and migraine headaches can feel similar but come from very d...
28/08/2026

Not all headaches are created equal. 👀
Tension, cervicogenic and migraine headaches can feel similar but come from very different places, and some have a musculoskeletal component that responds well to hands-on care.
The graphic breaks down which is which. Knowing your type is the first step to managing it properly rather than just reaching for another tablet.
Which type sounds most like yours? Save this for next time one strikes.

27/08/2026

"Motion is life; without motion, life is unthinkable." Moshe Feldenkrais
We love this one because it captures what osteopathy is really about. Not chasing pain around the body, but restoring the quality of movement so you can get back to doing what you love.
Stiffness is not something you simply have to accept as the years tick on.
What is one movement you never want to lose?

That nagging ache on the outside of your elbow? You are not imagining it, and you are far from alone. 🙋‍♀️Tennis elbow, ...
25/08/2026

That nagging ache on the outside of your elbow? You are not imagining it, and you are far from alone. 🙋‍♀️
Tennis elbow, and its inside elbow sibling - golfer's elbow - often build from repetitive load… think gripping, typing, lifting and the odd weekend DIY hero moment. The tendons get grumpy and let you know about it.
The good news is it is usually very manageable. Targeted manual therapy and the right loading plan can support recovery and help settle the area.
If your elbow has been complaining for weeks, give our team a call at Northcote Osteopathic Clinic on 0394823196 and we can work through it with you.

Word of the month: referred pain 🤔Here is the strange part. Pain you feel in your shoulder might be coming from your nec...
24/08/2026

Word of the month: referred pain 🤔
Here is the strange part. Pain you feel in your shoulder might be coming from your neck, and a sore jaw can trace back to your upper back entirely. Referred pain happens because different parts of the body share nerve pathways, so the brain occasionally gets the postcode wrong.
It is one of the reasons we assess the whole body, not just the spot that hurts. The source and the symptom are not always neighbours.
Save this one for the next time your body sends you on a wild goose chase.

Behind the scenes: what your osteo notices 👀Those first few minutes of your appointment? We are already paying attention...
23/08/2026

Behind the scenes: what your osteo notices 👀
Those first few minutes of your appointment? We are already paying attention. How you sit, how you breathe, whether one shoulder rides higher than the other, how you walk to the table. Your body drops little clues everywhere.
Osteopathy is about reading the whole picture, not just the spot that hurts. The sore bit is often the messenger, not the culprit.
Save this, then watch yourself stand up from your chair. What did you notice?

Address

235 St Georges Road
Northcote, VIC
3070

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+61394823196

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