Bonus health information from our Naturopath and Osteopaths
At West Perth Osteopathy, it is our mission to treat everyone as though they were members of our own family.
Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion or closure of one (or more) of the sutures in the newborn skull. There are different kinds depending on the suture that prematurely closes. In Australia, Craniosynostosis occurs approximately 1 in every 1900 births with “Single Suture Synostosis” being the most common 0.08-00.4 in every 1000 births (80% of cases.) […]
The Perrin Technique
The Perrin Technique For the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME), fibromyalgia (FMS) and long COVID Did you know? In November 2022 three of our Osteopaths were fortunate enough to learn from Dr Perrin and become licensed Perrin Practitioners. Since then we have been honing our skills and building our knowledge base to help […]
The Stress & Pain Cycle
The Stress & Pain Cycle How stress and pain are connected… Did you know? When life stresses arise such as, relationship or work issues, a deadline, grief, rejection, an injury etc., the blood flow in the brain shifts from the frontal lobes (conscious thinking) and into our limbic system (emotional/reactive state). Our brain can […]
What is Long COVID?
Long COVID What is it? ..and how could Osteopathy & Naturopathy help? What is Long COVID? “Long- COVID” is a condition that involves an array of lingering symptoms post- COVID, and can interrupt day to day activities. The condition is estimated to affect 10-30% of people who have been infected with COVID. 1 in 7 […]
Headache and Migraines Explained
Headaches & Migraines Explained Chronic headaches and migraines are complex conditions that can be triggered by many factors. Read on to find out more about them and, how Osteopathy can help you manage episodes. Acute headaches/migraines vs. Chronic Acute headaches and/or migraine attacks are infrequent and generally occur due to a specific, often identifiable […]
Help! My Baby Won’t Stop Crying
Help! My Baby Won’t Stop Crying Dr Ray Power BSc (Clin), MHSc (Osteo) Crying is a typical and expected physiological behaviour in young infants. Professor Samuel Menahem, Monash University, reported in 2020 that the incidence of unsettled babies was about 20% of all babies. Colic is an outdated term that was previously used to […]
Your “Department of Defence”
Your “Department of Defence” Your immune system, that is! Your immune system is your body’s ‘department of defence’. It protects you from potentially harmful invaders by recognising and responding to them as a threat. When the immune system is functioning well, it acts like a powerful, well-regulated army consisting of several highly specialised types of […]
Quick Christmas Workouts
Quick workouts for Christmas Perfect quick-fire workouts for the silly season! Christmas time is just around the corner, and that can mean only one thing… Life is about to reach a whole new level of hectic! Between work Christmas parties, food and present shopping, catching up with relatives and friends (well not for many, thanks […]
Osteopathy: Debunking the Myths
Osteopathy: Myth-Busting De-bunking the common myths of Osteopathy 1. “Osteopaths just treat bones” You can be forgiven for thinking that an Osteopath would specialise in treating bones. After all, the word ‘osteo’ translates from classical Greek into ‘bone’. In Osteopathy, one of the fundamental principles is that the body is a unit and needs to […]
Hold the hay fever, thanks!
Hold the hay fever, thanks! Are you struggling with allergies this season? Here are some lifestyle habits to consider if you are struggling with hay fever this spring 🌼🤧 Keep your windows closed at times when the pollen count is highest (usually in the early morning and evening) to prevent pollen entering your home and triggering […]