Conditions We Work with

Elbow and Wrist Pain

Elbow and wrist pain can develop from sporting activity, repetitive hand use, lifting or gradual strain through the joints and surrounding muscles of the forearm and hand. Many people experience pain around the elbow, wrist or forearm, reduced grip strength, stiffness with movement or discomfort during everyday tasks such as lifting, typing or gripping objects.

At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our team assess how your elbow, wrist, forearm and surrounding muscles are functioning to help work with you on identifying possible contributing factors to your symptoms.

Treatment focuses on improving movement through the elbow and wrist, reducing muscular tension and supporting functional use of the arm and hand. Our goal is helping you understand why symptoms may be occurring and provide strategies to help manage pain and return to comfortable daily activities.

Ankle and Foot Pain

Foot and ankle pain can develop from sporting activity, running, walking, sudden injury or gradual strain through the joints, ligaments and muscles of the foot and ankle. Many people experience pain around the ankle, heel or arch of the foot, stiffness with movement, or discomfort when walking, running or standing for longer periods.

At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our team assess how your feet, ankles, knees and surrounding muscles are functioning to help work with you on identifying possible contributing factors to your symptoms.

Treatment focuses on improving foot and ankle movement, reducing muscular tension and helping you return to comfortable daily activities. Our goal is helping you understand why symptoms may be occurring and provide you support to manage your pain.

Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common problem that can develop from sporting activity, running, lifting, sudden injury or gradual strain through the knee joint and surrounding muscles. Many people experience pain at the front of the knee, discomfort around the kneecap, stiffness with bending or straightening the knee, or swelling following activity.

At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our team assess how your knee joint, hips, ankles and surrounding muscles are functioning to help work with you on identifying possible contributing factors to your symptoms.

Treatment focuses on improving knee movement, reducing muscular tension and supporting stability through the knee and surrounding structures. Our goal is helping you understand why symptoms may be occurring and provide strategies to help manage knee pain and return to comfortable daily activities.

Hip and Gluteal Pain

Hip pain can develop from sporting activity, prolonged sitting, lifting or gradual strain through the hip joint and surrounding muscles. Many people experience pain around the side of the hip, outer hip pain, glute pain or discomfort that may travel into the groin or upper thigh. In some cases it may become uncomfortable to lie on the affected side or sleep on that hip.

At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our team assess how your hip joint, pelvis and surrounding muscles are functioning to help work with you on identifying possible contributing factors to your symptoms.

Treatment focuses on improving hip movement, reducing muscular tension and helping you return to comfortable daily activities. Our goal is helping you understand why symptoms may be occurring and provide you support to manage your hip pain.

Hip and Sacroiliac Pain

Hip and sacroiliac (SI) joint pain can arise from sporting activity, prolonged sitting, lifting or Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain can develop from strain through the lower back and pelvis, sporting activity, lifting or prolonged sitting. Many people experience pain around the buttock, lower back or pelvic region, along with stiffness through the pelvis or discomfort that may travel into the groin or upper thigh.

At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our team assess how your pelvis, sacroiliac joints, lower back and surrounding muscles are functioning to help work with you on identifying possible contributing factors to your symptoms. In some situations pelvic or reproductive health factors may also influence pain in this region.

Treatment focuses on improving pelvic movement, reducing muscular tension and helping you return to comfortable daily activities. Where pelvic floor involvement or further internal assessment may be helpful, we may recommend working alongside pelvic health physiotherapists such as Flow Pelvic Floor Physio (https://flowpelvicphysio.com.au) or Mornington Peninsula Family Physiotherapy (https://www.mpfp.net.au) to support a more comprehensive approach to care.

Low Back Pain / Sciatica

Lower back pain is a very common reason people seek care and can arise from lifting injuries, prolonged sitting, sporting activity or gradual strain to the spine. Many people experience stiffness, reduced mobility, pain across the lower back or symptoms that travel into the hips, buttock or leg such as sciatica.

At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our team carefully assess how your lower back, pelvis and surrounding muscles are functioning to help work with you on addressing possible contributing factors to your symptoms.

Treatment focuses on restoring movement, reducing muscle tension and helping you return to comfortable daily activities. Our goal is helping you understand why symptoms may be occurring and provide you support to manage your back pain.

Shoulder pain

Mid back pain or stiffness through the thoracic spine
Pain between the shoulder blades
Rib pain with breathing, coughing or twisting
Postural strain from desk work or prolonged sitting
Muscle tension around the shoulder blades
Reduced mobility through the mid back or rib cage

If your symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, reflux-like pain, unexplained systemic symptoms, or concerns related to heart or gastrointestinal conditions, it is important to seek medical assessment with your GP or appropriate healthcare provider first.

Mid back÷ shoulder blade pain

Mid back pain involving the thoracic spine, ribs or shoulder blade region is a common issue that can arise from prolonged sitting, desk work, lifting, sporting activity or postural strain. Many people experience tightness between the shoulder blades, rib discomfort with breathing or twisting, or stiffness through the upper back that limits comfortable movement.

At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our team assess how your thoracic spine, ribs and shoulder blades are functioning to help work with you on addressing possible contributing factors to your symptoms.

Treatment focuses on restoring mobility through the mid back and ribs, reducing muscle tension around the shoulder blades and helping you return to comfortable daily activities. Our goal is helping you understand why symptoms may be occurring and provide you support to manage your pain.

Headaches and Jaw (TMJ) Pain

Headaches and jaw pain are common concerns that may arise from irritation in the neck, jaw joints, surrounding muscles or nerves. Because the jaw (TMJ) and upper neck share close biomechanical and neurological connections, issues in one area can often influence the other. Osteopathic assessment considers the interaction between the jaw, neck, posture and surrounding soft tissues to identify potential contributing factors.

Neck Pain and Treatment

Neck pain is a common problem that can arise from poor posture, desk work, stress, injury or underlying joint or muscle dysfunction. Many people experience stiffness, headaches, reduced mobility, or pain that radiates into the upper back or shoulders.
At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our team assess how your neck, spine, and surrounding muscles are functioning to help work with you on addressing possible causes to the symptoms.
Treatments focuses on restoring movement, reducing tension, and helping you return to comfortable daily activities. Our goal is helping you understanding why this may be happening and provide you support to manage your pain.