Fauntine Lariba 8/10/26 Fauntine Lariba 8/10/26

Is your neck and/or your jaw contributing to your tinnitus?

Research has recently been exploring the link between the neck and the jaw as a modulating factor for tinnitus. Manual therapy / Osteopathy does not promise to cure tinnitus, but rather presents a conservative treatment option that could significantly help a select subset of tinnitus sufferers.

Fauntine Lariba 9/9/26 Fauntine Lariba 9/9/26

Why does my jaw click? An experienced Hands-On approach to TMJ clicking with Russell Mottram

Why does your jaw click? We discuss a hands-on approach to TMJ clicking with experienced chiropractor and lecturer Russell Mottram. Learn what causes the TMJ disc to click, how manual therapy and dry needling can help, and why stress management and nervous system awareness are key to lasting relief.

Fauntine Lariba 6/5/26 Fauntine Lariba 6/5/26

Understanding Chronic Pain in your Head, Neck and TMJ. An Osteopath’s Perspective.

Understanding Chronic Pain in your Head, Neck and TMJ. An Osteopath’s Perspective

If you’ve had pain in your head, neck or jaw for >6 months then the pain you are experiencing is no longer from one specific muscle, ligament or joint. Persistent pain moves away from a simple peripheral causative factor (eg: a sprained neck joint is inflammed and causing pain) to a complex central phenomenon involving the brain and spinal cord.

Fauntine Lariba 27/4/26 Fauntine Lariba 27/4/26

Why Your Headache Might Be a Shoulder Problem: Understanding Referred Pain

Why Your Headache Might Be a Shoulder Problem: Understanding Referred Pain with Louise Spindler

That headache might actually be a shoulder problem. Discover how trigger points can cause referred pain and how hands on treatments can address your headache, jaw ache and or neck pain.

Fauntine Lariba 14/4/26 Fauntine Lariba 14/4/26

Jaw Pain- Will Osteopathy Help Me?

Jaw pain or TMJ pain- what does it look like from an Osteo perspective? How will Osteo work and provide you with relief.

Fauntine Lariba 25/3/26 Fauntine Lariba 25/3/26

The link between head, neck and jaw pain

Recent studies confirm the bidirectional link between jaw and neck dysfunction. Learn why a "broad lens" approach is vital for persistent pain relief.

Fauntine Lariba 19/3/26 Fauntine Lariba 19/3/26

The Individual, not just The Injury: a discussion about Osteopathic practice, holistic care & team work

The Individual, not just The Injury: a discussion about Osteopathic practice, holistic care & team work with Matt Harris

Beyond the diagnosis: Learn why Osteopathy treats the person, not just the pathology. Matt Harris from Everything’s Connected Camberwell shares insights from 30 years of practice on holistic health, functional movement, and why collaboration beats competition in modern healthcare.

Fauntine Lariba 13/3/26 Fauntine Lariba 13/3/26

An evidence informed Osteopathic approach to migraine management- part 1

Can Osteopathy help manage migraines? Yes. Research shows that manual therapy and aerobic exercise can be effective and safe preventative tools, allowing one to move away from a purely reactive "rescue" mindset and toward a proactive, preventative long term strategy.

Fauntine Lariba 8/3/26 Fauntine Lariba 8/3/26

Head Over Heels: why your foot health is important for the entire body

We often treat our feet like the "tyres" of a car—useful for getting around, but largely forgotten until there is pain. Helen Halkias, an experienced local podiatrist, explains the foot is less like a tyre and more like the foundation of a skyscraper. If the foundation is tilted or rigid, the penthouse—your head and neck—will eventually feel the strain.

Fauntine Lariba 3/3/26 Fauntine Lariba 3/3/26

Understanding The Grind: An Osteopathic perspective on managing teeth grinding (bruxism)

Do you ever wake up with a dull headache on the side of your head and/or with a tight jaw? You may be grinding your teeth at night. This growing phenomenon is largely driven by internal factors (eg: chronic stress and anxiety) and modulated by external factors (eg: posture and resting muscle tone).

Fauntine Lariba 10/2/26 Fauntine Lariba 10/2/26

Tooth Pain v Jaw Muscle Pain

Sore tooth or sore jaw? Dr. Bojana Aboud from Box Hill South Dental explains the "dead giveaways" of dental pain vs. musculoskeletal issues.

Fauntine Lariba 10/2/26 Fauntine Lariba 10/2/26

Can I workout with neck pain?

Should you train through neck pain? Discover why the secret to cervical pain relief lies in thoracic mobility, core stability, and the "simple yet complex" philosophy of Hopscotch Fitness. Learn how to transition from symptomatic management to functional strength with expert insights from our chat with Wiki Yu.

Fauntine Lariba 20/7/25 Fauntine Lariba 20/7/25

TMJ Disc Derangement- the clicking/ locking jaw

It is a scary feeling when your jaw suddenly locks, it feels like something is stuck and you’re somewhat right! A locked jaw (trismus) occurs when the jaw joint is pulled into a dysfunctional position causing a severe limitation in the range of motion. This is usually caused by a muscle spasm in muscles we use for eating.

Fauntine Lariba 29/5/25 Fauntine Lariba 29/5/25

Empowering Patients Through Active Treatment: A Holistic Approach

To empower someone is to make them feel strong and confident. As healthcare practitioners, it is part of our role to help our patients feel empowered as we know that patient empowerment leads to better clinical outcomes.