Brisbane Osteopathic Centre

Brisbane Osteopathic Centre We are a team of gentle Osteopaths, using techniques suitable for all age ranges from babies to the elderly.

We use a range of gentle techniques including cranial, visceral, myofascial release and retained reflex integration We use very gentle techniques called cranial, visceral and myofascial release to help your body function more efficiently. We look at your whole body to see where your symptoms are coming from. There are four of us who all work together to make sure we can get you in as soon as possible.

26/07/2026

Those tiny feet are doing much more than just looking cute 👣👶

In the early months, your baby’s feet are full of important sensory information that helps their nervous system learn about movement and body position.

In this activity, I use the Hokey Pokey to make it fun while providing different types of sensory input to the feet through age-appropriate reflexes and touch.

This gives babies opportunities to:
👣 experience different sensations through their feet
🧠 build body awareness
⚖️ develop the foundations for balance and movement
🎵 enjoy playful interaction with their parent

The singing isn’t just for fun—it slows everything down, making it easier for babies to notice what they’re feeling and giving parents an easy routine they can repeat at home.

As always, keep it playful, go at your baby’s pace, and stop if they’re no longer enjoying it. 💛





Brisbane Osteopathic Centre is Hiring Part-Time Receptionist Position!Send resume to manager@brisbaneosteopathic.com.auW...
06/07/2026

Brisbane Osteopathic Centre is Hiring Part-Time Receptionist Position!

Send resume to [email protected]

We are looking for a bright and bubbly personality to work reception two days a week

- Working two days a week - Thursday and Friday

- Available for other days if other receptionist is sick or away

- Position starting from early August

- Current patients encouraged to apply

“Where the mind goes, the body follows.”Our thoughts, emotions, and experiences don’t just exist in the mind — they infl...
05/06/2026

“Where the mind goes, the body follows.”

Our thoughts, emotions, and experiences don’t just exist in the mind — they influence the body too. 🌿

When we’re stressed, we may hold our breath, clench our jaw, tighten our shoulders, or feel tension through our stomach and chest.

When we feel safe, supported, and connected, the body often responds differently. Breathing deepens, muscles soften, and movement becomes easier.

This doesn’t mean pain is “all in your head.”

It means the mind and body are constantly communicating.

In osteopathy, we recognise that physical and emotional wellbeing are closely linked. By supporting the body, we can influence the nervous system. By caring for the nervous system, we often see changes throughout the body.

Health is not just about muscles and joints.
It’s about the whole person. 💛





“My baby won’t turn their head one way…” 👶💛This is one of the most common things parents notice early on.Often babies wi...
04/06/2026

“My baby won’t turn their head one way…” 👶💛

This is one of the most common things parents notice early on.

Often babies will:
↔️ always look the same direction
🍼 feed better on one side
🛏 sleep with the head turned one way
🌀 resist rotating the other direction

Usually this happens because one movement pattern feels easier or more organised.

Babies naturally repeat what feels comfortable.

Over time, that preference can start influencing:
✨ head shape
✨ rolling
✨ feeding
✨ overall symmetry

The good news is that babies adapt quickly — especially when these patterns are noticed early 🌱





Headaches and neck tension often go hand in hand. 🤕The neck is constantly working — supporting the head, assisting breat...
02/06/2026

Headaches and neck tension often go hand in hand. 🤕

The neck is constantly working — supporting the head, assisting breathing, adapting to posture, and responding to stress.

Over time, that load can build.

Common contributors we see include:
😮‍💨 Shallow breathing
😬 Jaw clenching
💻 Prolonged screen use
🦴 Rib and upper back stiffness
😴 Poor sleep
⚡ Nervous system overload

The small muscles at the base of the skull are especially important. They work closely with the eyes, jaw, and upper neck, and when they become overloaded, headaches can develop.

Sometimes the issue isn’t that the neck is weak.
It’s that it has been compensating for too much, for too long.

Osteopathy takes a whole-body approach — looking at breathing, ribs, posture, fascia, and nervous system tension to reduce the overall load being carried by the neck. 🌿

Because headaches are often part of a bigger pattern, not just an isolated problem. 💛





31/05/2026

Nappy changes can become little movement lessons for babies 👶✨

Instead of lifting straight up after the change, try:
✨ rolling baby onto their side
✨ then gently guiding them forward toward sitting

This helps babies begin to experience the transition from:
➡️ side-lying
➡️ weight shifting forward
➡️ coming up into sitting

These small repeated movements help build:
🤍 trunk control
🤍 balance
🤍 motor planning
🤍 coordination through the sides of the body

The important part is to go slowly and give baby time to participate in the movement.

Babies learn best when they can feel what their body is doing — not when everything is done for them 🌱





“Some people cannot be cured, but everyone can be healed.”Healing is not always the same as eliminating symptoms.Sometim...
29/05/2026

“Some people cannot be cured, but everyone can be healed.”

Healing is not always the same as eliminating symptoms.

Sometimes healing means:
🌿 Less pain
🌿 More ease in the body
🌿 Better sleep
🌿 Feeling calmer
🌿 Moving with more freedom
🌿 Feeling more connected to yourself again

Even when a condition remains, the nervous system, fascia, breathing, circulation, and overall quality of life can still improve.

In osteopathy, we don’t just focus on diagnosis or pathology.
We focus on supporting the person as a whole — helping the body function as well as possible within its current circumstances.

Because healing is not only about “fixing.”
It’s also about restoring comfort, adaptability, resilience, and connection. 💛





Feeding is so much more than just latch 👶💛To feed comfortably, babies need:✨ jaw opening✨ tongue coordination✨ neck move...
28/05/2026

Feeding is so much more than just latch 👶💛

To feed comfortably, babies need:
✨ jaw opening
✨ tongue coordination
✨ neck movement
✨ trunk rotation
✨ rib and diaphragm movement

Sometimes babies strongly prefer one side because their body feels more organised that way.

You might notice:
↔️ feeding better on one breast
😣 difficulty attaching deeply
🦷 chomping or clicking
🌀 twisting through the body during feeds

Rather than looking only at the mouth, we look at how the whole body is moving.

Helping babies:
🤍 open the jaw more comfortably
🤍 extend and rotate the neck more easily
🤍 feel less twisted through the trunk

…may help feeding positions feel more accessible on both sides 🌱





Teenagers carry more stress than many people realise. 🤍School pressure, social dynamics, sport, screens, expectations, p...
26/05/2026

Teenagers carry more stress than many people realise. 🤍

School pressure, social dynamics, sport, screens, expectations, poor sleep, growing bodies — the nervous system is constantly adapting.

And often, that stress shows up physically.

We commonly see teens experiencing:
🤕 Headaches
😬 Jaw clenching
🫁 Shallow breathing
🦴 Neck and shoulder tension
🍽 Stomach aches
😴 Fatigue or difficulty switching off

This doesn’t mean the symptoms are “just anxiety.”
The physical experience is real.

When the nervous system stays in a more protective state, muscles tighten, breathing changes, and the body becomes more sensitive to strain.

Sometimes the body ends up carrying what the mind hasn’t had space to process yet. 🌿

Supporting teenagers often means looking at the whole picture — movement, sleep, breathing, stress load, and nervous system regulation — not just the painful area.

Because mental and physical health are never truly separate. 💛





24/05/2026

Rolling is more than just a milestone — it’s a huge sensory and coordination experience for babies 👶✨

In this activity, I use slow sequential rolls in one direction and then the other.

This gives baby the chance to:
🌀 feel their head turning through space
↔️ experience movement in both directions
🧠 stimulate the vestibular system (their balance and movement sense)
🤍 build comfort with rolling patterns

For some babies, rolling can feel unfamiliar or disorganised — especially moving from:
➡️ tummy to back
⬅️ back to tummy

Repeating gentle rolling patterns helps the nervous system experience the movement slowly and predictably.

The key is to go calmly and give baby time to notice what their body is doing 🌱





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