About
Osteopath Daniel Hawkins
Daniel has been working in clinics in Murwillumbah and on the Gold Coast since 2011, after graduating with both Bachelor and Masters degrees from Southern Cross University. He has completed numerous post graduate courses and trainings, including study in neurodynamics, Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, Balanced Ligamentous Tension, workplace ergonomics, and exercise prescription.
What is Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine which uses hand-on techniques to affect the structures and functioning of the physical body. It is based upon a number of principles relating the to interconnected nature of all regions and systems within the body, and has been practised worldwide for over 120 years. In Australia, osteopaths are registered allied health professionals, whose services are recognised by all major health funds. Osteopaths have a minimum of 4 years university level training and are required to undertake continuing professional development to keep abreast of developments in the healthcare system, and to maintain and develop their clinical skills.
This can vary, depending on your general health, and the physical demands you place on your body. Optimal functioning and health of your muscles, joints, and bones depends on: Balanced diet Regular exercise or movement Adequate rest Nourishing relationships (which helps to maintain physical...
“You’re making me nervous” “My nerves got the better of me…” Strain and Sprain When we strain our back or neck, or any part of the body for that matter, the subsequent pain may be throbbing, aching, sharp, catching, constant, or intermittent. Pain...
“You’re getting on my nerves!” “Oh you’ve gotta nerve, boyo!” Nerves 101. Nerves are basically of two varieties: sensory, and motor. Sensory nerves transmit information from the body to the brain; motor nerves transmit signals from the brain to the muscles and glands. Basically, nerves...
Pain is a normal protective mechanism that a) warns us against potential damage to the body, and b) if we have suffered an injury, motivates us to favour the injured body part so that it can heal. Our experience of pain is multidimensional – each...
Soft Tissue injury? Pulled a “hammy” at football? Sprained your ankle? Suffered a whiplash injury in a car accident? These and many other accidents involve injuries to the soft tissues of the body. What are soft tissues? Soft tissues include muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint membranes,...
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