Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that uses a range of soft tissue and gentle joint manipulation techniques. Osteopathic care is about delivering the balance and freedom to your …
Osteopath
Back Pain
When you injure your back people will often tell you that you have to strengthen your abdominals. If this is not explained correctly one would take this statement that you …
Degen Cracknell
I have practiced on the Sunshine Coast and in Gympie for more than 20 years after qualifying as an Osteopath in 1999, from Victoria University in Melbourne, with a Master in Osteopathy. That 5 year university course in Osteopathy was one of the hardest things I’ve ever undertaken, a close second to having kids!
I now run my own practice in Noosa Heads and love the challenge of helping my clients to enjoy life more by being healthier. I teach my clients that by letting their jobs, posture and sedentary lifestyles take control of them impacts their bodies in ways they may not even consider. I love using my skills to help people realise they needn’t be living their lives with daily pain.
Posture Assessment
What is good posture Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or laying down. Good posture helps to minimise the amount …
Headaches
Headache is one of the most common illnesses in Australia, with around 15 per cent of us taking painkillers for a headache at any given time. Because headaches are so …
Joint Pain & Arthritis
What is Arthritis ? Arthritis is a major cause of disability and handicap in Australia affecting people of all ages and walks of life. Arthritis is not a single condition. …
Neck Pain
If you are one of the many Australians that suffers with neck pain, you will be pleased to know that our proven Osteopathy approach may offer the solution you have …
Osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis as a disease is characterised by low bone mass and micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased bone fragility and a consequent increase in …
Sciatica
Osteopaths regularly treat sciatica and have terrific results. Sciatica is the Latin word for “Pain down the back of the leg” Sciatica is referred pain usually caused by trapping the sciatic nerve …
Shoulder Pain
Painful shoulder conditions that limit movement are very common, and are caused by injuries affecting the shoulder joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. It is possible to do more movements …