If you’ve ever winced when chewing, noticed a pesky click in your jaw, or found yourself rubbing your temples after a long day at the desk — you might have TMJ dysfunction. At Monty Osteo, treating the jaw isn’t just something we can do — it’s something we do...
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whats worse than being in pain?
When You're Told “It’s All in Your Head” (But You Know It’s Not) Let’s be real - navigating the healthcare system when you’re in pain is tough. If you’ve ever walked out of a GP or allied health appointment feeling dismissed, you’re not alone. Some of the most common...
Osteoarthritis – myths vs facts
Just Diagnosed with Osteoarthritis? Let’s Clear a Few Things Up. So, you've been told you have Osteoarthritis (OA).Cue the mental spiral: Does this mean I’m getting old? Will I need surgery? Should I stop moving? Let’s hit pause right there, and get some facts...
Can Osteopathy Help with Vertigo?
If you’ve ever felt like the room is spinning out of control, you’re not alone. Vertigo is a surprisingly common issue, and it’s one that can really throw you off balance. While it’s typically caused by inner ear issues, many people don’t realise that osteopathy can...
manual therapy and is it all thats needed?
In this months blog I want to share a little insight into what I’ve been noticing in the clinic lately—something that really highlights what sets Monty Osteo apart. The Osteopaths we have here—Cooper, Claire, Jacqui and myself—genuinely love being part of this space....
your stages of recovery
A few weeks ago, we posted an image on our social media detailing the stages our clients go through when they are recovering from an injury, or persistent pain. If you missed it, the picture detailing the stages you may go through as you recovery from an injury, are...
Welcome to monty osteo version 2.0
Hello and welcome! Monty Osteo is a new clinic which opened in March 2025, in the heart of Were St Montmorency. However, the story to Monty Osteo goes back to 2009. Montmorency Osteopathic Clinic opened in 2009 from a small doctors clinic in Rattray road. My business...
What does it mean to have “poor posture”
"I have bad posture and this is causing my back and neck pain". I have been hearing this line in clinic more often lately, and I wanted to share my thoughts on it. Now hear me out - I can see how if you are sitting down at your desk for too long, and you start getting...
Why preparing the shoulder joint is crucial to avoiding shoulder injuries
The shoulder is an extremely complex joint, but it is probably my favourite joint to talk about! It is a ball and socket joint, however unlike the other main ball and socket joint of the body (the hip) the socket of the glenohumeral joint (GHJ aka shoulder) is very...
My top 6 tips for avoiding injuries during the BFT 8 week challenge
I presented this presentation to my local gym a few weeks ago which prompted me to do a blog post on this topic. It's an important topic to talk about because unfortunately injuries during this period are quite common. Something about the line "8 week challenge" is...
Maintenance treatment; is it really necessary?
Practitioners everywhere seem to talk a lot about maintenance treatment. The age old discussion around "you service your car, so you should service your body", has never really made sense to me. I service my car once a year - if I had to take my car in for a service...
WHY YOUR PATIENTS SHOULDN’T BE TOLD “YOUR PELVIS IS TWISTED”.
I hear this time and time again. A patient presents with low back pain or similar, and they make reference to their "pelvis being out of place, or twisted" and it makes me cringe a little inside. Right then and there I want to educate them, tell them on how physiology...
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