Get it checked at Bodyline Health, Lower Plenty
We see patients from across the Diamond Valley, including Eltham, Greensborough, Montmorency, Rosanna and Heidelberg. No referral needed, free parking, onsite X-ray when clinically indicated and HICAPS claiming on the spot.
Eltham osteopathy: a guide from the Bodyline Health team at 17 Main Road, Lower Plenty.
Eltham osteopathy and similar options
Osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and myotherapists all assess how your body moves and use hands-on techniques, exercise and advice to help muscle, joint and nerve problems. The main differences are in training and preferred techniques.
If you are looking for Eltham osteopathy, any of these practitioners may suit your problem. At Bodyline Health we offer chiropractic for Eltham patients, physiotherapy, myotherapy and remedial massage.
Lower back pain – the most common reason people search
Lower back pain is one of the main reasons people look for osteopathy. Most back pain is not serious and improves with staying active, but an assessment helps if it is not settling or keeps coming back.
- Read lower back pain Eltham for things to try first
- Our back pain solutions article covers what helps long term
- Leg pain? See sciatica
What to expect at Bodyline Health
Your first visit includes a detailed history and examination of how your spine, hips and nerves are working. You will get an explanation of what is going on and a plan, which usually combines hands-on care with exercises you can do at home.
Onsite X-ray is available when clinically indicated. Our practitioners share care when that helps – for example, chiropractic care with myotherapy or physiotherapy rehab.
Visiting from Eltham
Bodyline Health is at 17 Main Road, Lower Plenty, with free on-site parking and a fully accessible building. We see patients from Eltham, Montmorency and right across the Diamond Valley. Book online or call (03) 9017 4784.
Who at Bodyline Health can help?
Because our practitioners work under one roof, your care can be shared between people who talk to each other.
- Dr Phillip Mifsud (Chiropractor): chiropractic care and exercise physiology for back and neck pain.
- Mary Fleming (Physiotherapist): physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
- Keryn Arrowsmith (Myotherapist): myotherapy and dry needling.
- Jack Robertson (Remedial Massage Therapist): remedial massage.
When to seek urgent medical help
Get urgent medical help if back pain comes with numbness around the groin, bladder or bowel changes, worsening leg weakness, fever, or follows a major fall or accident. In an emergency, call 000.
Further reading: Osteopathy (Healthdirect Australia); Back pain (Healthdirect Australia).
Common questions
Does Bodyline Health have an osteopath?
No, but our chiropractor, physiotherapist and myotherapist treat many of the same problems.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for a standard appointment at Bodyline Health.
Can I claim on my health fund?
If your extras cover includes the service, you can claim on the spot with HICAPS.
This article is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for individual medical advice. If you are unsure, see your GP or book an assessment.
