eurekaosteo
Osteopathy in Ballarat
About osteopathy at Eureka Health
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Our team of osteopaths have a wide range of expertise and special interests including common musculoskeletal problems such as lower back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines. We do in fact treat all areas of the body including the upper and lower limbs. Some of us have a lot of experience treating pain associated with pregnancy, as well as the treatment of babies and children. Some of us are your go-to for your sporting injuries, in particular running, rowing and cycling injuries, but also all your common ( and not so common) AFL, netball and other sports injuries.
Wherever your pain, or whatever your problem, we’ve got the person to help you feel well again! Be sure to check out our team page and find out who might be best to suit your needs.
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Osteopaths are highly qualified allied health professionals who offer patient-centred approaches to healthcare, which recognise the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions.
We focus on how your skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as one system.
Osteopaths use a range of approaches to help you including manual therapy (mobilisation, stretching, massage and manipulation), exercise programs, equipment prescription, lifestyle advice and education. -
Osteopathy treatment can vary from very firm to very gentle and everything in between - all of this depends on YOU! We want to know what has or hasn’t worked for you in the past, and what you’re comfortable with before we begin.
We’ll ask you about your current injury or pain and how it is affecting your life. We also allow plenty of time to go through your medical history. We like to find out about any co-existing health conditions, previous injuries, as well as your job, family and lifestyle. All of these things may play a role in how you feel and help inform us to provide you the individualised treatment and advice.
Depending on your practitioner and preference for particular styles of treatment, your osteo will work with you to find what works best for you.
Our initial osteo appointment times are 45-60 minutes.
Osteopathy FAQs
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Appointment times vary between practitioners. Initial osteopathy appointments are 60 minutes, and most follow-up appointments are 30 minutes.
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Australian osteopaths complete five years of university training: a Bachelor of Science (clinical sciences) and a Master of Health Science (osteopathy). They must be registered with AHPRA. Osteopaths at Eureka Health are members of Osteopathy Australia.
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No, you don't need a referral to see any of our practitioners at Eureka Health. Book online or call us on 03 5333 2232.
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Your osteopath will take a detailed case history, including your past medical history. This is followed by a physical examination, which may include orthopaedic and neurological testing, assessing joint range of motion, posture, and your muscles and joints. You will then receive treatment and may be given advice about posture, stretching, exercise or diet. We can refer you to medical and other allied health providers if needed.
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Loose, comfortable clothing is ideal. You may be asked to remove some items of clothing, sometimes down to your underwear, or just a bulky jumper or coat. Clean gowns are always available if you would like one.
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Yes, please bring any x-rays, ultrasounds, CT or MRI scans and reports, or other test results that may be relevant. If your scans were done in Ballarat, we can usually access the results for you.
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If you have extras cover, you can claim part of the cost of your treatment. We have HICAPS, so you can claim on the spot and only pay the gap. The gap varies between insurers.