In preparation for any type of exercise or activity - cardio exercise, lifting weights, playing tennis, etc - you need to have your muscles ready for action. To do this, we have two types of warm ups, static stretching and activity-based, dynamic stretching. Static Stretching - This is what most of us have grown up with; gradually lengthening a muscle, holding the stretch for up to 30 seconds. What comes to mind, is an image of a runner bending over their leg, reaching for t

Children are forever undergoing rapid changes in all aspects of their lives, particularly in regard to their physical development. Growth spurts, poor posture, increased sitting, carrying school bags, too much or too little exercise and of course technology use, all have significant effects on your child's body. Often, lack of concentration, agitation and tiredness, can be the first symptoms of your child experiencing discomfort or pain. Our Osteopaths can assist in perform

Our purpose at Advanced Health Pain & Injury Clinic is to thoroughly approach each and every patient to give you a better understanding of your health concerns and body. Advanced Health has been established for over 10 years in Buderim and offers Osteopathy and Myotherapy. We work alongside GP's, Sports Medicine Doctors, Orthopaedic Surgeons, and have the ability to refer for X-rays and MRI's should they be necessary. Our Osteopathic practitioners are government registered he

What is RSWT? Radial Shock Wave Therapy (RSWT) is an advanced treatment for chronic tendon injuries that applies high frequency shock waves directly to a tendon via a specific applicator. This triggers a healing response inside the tendon that otherwise has stopped healing by itself. What conditions is it used for? Plantarfasciitis, tennis elbow, achilles tendonosis, calcific tendonopathy of the shoulders and hips are examples to name a few. Any condition that has become "u

Everyone has heard of the phrase "Sciatica". This literally means any pain that originates from the back and runs down the buttock, thigh or leg. One of the most common reasons for this is a bulging disc in the spine, compressing a spinal nerve. This can be a serious condition and should be attended to immediately and diagnosed by a professional. Our Osteopaths are trained to perform appropriate diagnostic tests and may refer for imaging to accurately diagnose, treat and mana