Eclipse Health and Osteopathy

Shoulder pain isn’t always just about the shoulder.

The shoulder is a highly mobile area involving several joints, muscles and tendons working together with the shoulder blade, upper back, ribs and neck.

That means pain around the shoulder can present in quite a few different ways, including:

• Pain when reaching overhead or behind your back
• Discomfort when lying on the affected side
• Reduced movement or stiffness
• Pain with lifting, pushing or pulling
• Aching around the shoulder blade
• Symptoms that extend into the upper arm, neck or upper back

There are also many possible causes, which is why assessment matters.

During an osteopathic consultation, we may assess your shoulder movement and strength as well as relevant areas such as your neck, upper back, ribs and shoulder blade mechanics. Treatment and management advice can then be tailored to the individual findings.

💬 Have you noticed your shoulder pain is worse with movement, at night, or after sitting for long periods?

If shoulder pain is starting to interfere with work, exercise, sleep or everyday activities, you can book an appointment with our osteopathy clinic for an assessment.

If you would like to find out more or book:
Call: 07 5613 3505
Text: 0422 474 595
Online: https://eclipsehealth.com.au/

What have you quietly stopped doing because it hurts?

Turning your head properly when reversing the car?
Going for that longer walk?
Getting down on the floor with the kids?
Training at the gym?
Gardening without regretting it the next day?
Sleeping on your favourite side?

Pain and stiffness don’t always stop you completely. Sometimes you simply start changing the way you move, avoiding certain things, or telling yourself, “I’ll see how it goes.”

And suddenly, a few weeks turns into a few months.

Osteopathic care involves looking at how your joints, muscles and surrounding tissues are moving, as well as the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.

Depending on what we find, treatment may include hands-on techniques, movement advice and exercises tailored to you.

If an ache, restriction or recurring niggle has been quietly changing what you do, it may be worth getting it assessed.

📅 Appointments available
If you would like to find out more or book:

☎️Call: 07 5613 3505
💬Text: 0422 474 595
🌐 Book online: eclipsehealth.com.au/bookings/

Question for you: what everyday movement would you most like to feel easier again?

A clean home is great. Feeling like you’ve been hit by it afterwards? Less ideal. 🧹

Vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, lifting baskets, changing sheets and reaching up to clean all those “I’ll do that quickly” spots can be surprisingly hard on your body.

Sometimes it’s not one big job. It’s the combination of bending, twisting, lifting and doing too much in one go that leaves you stiff and sore afterwards.

Cleaning can commonly stir up discomfort in the:

• lower back
• neck and shoulders
• hips
• knees
• elbows, wrists and forearms

A few simple ways to make it easier on your body:

🧽 Break bigger jobs into shorter sessions
🧹 Swap sides when vacuuming or mopping
🪣 Don’t overload buckets or baskets
🧺 Keep loads close to your body when lifting
🪜 Use a stable step instead of overreaching
🚶 Change positions regularly and take movement breaks

And if cleaning keeps leaving you sore, stiff, or quietly avoiding half the house, it may be worth getting it assessed.

Osteopathic care may include assessment of your movement, joints, muscles and surrounding tissues, with treatment and advice tailored to what we find.

📅 Appointments available

If you’d like to find out more or book:

📞 07 5613 3505
💬 0422 474 595
🌐 eclipsehealth.com.au/bookings/

Which job gets you first — vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms or changing the sheets?

Anyone else feel like their neck has aged 20 years from sitting at a desk, driving, or looking at a phone?

Neck pain and stiffness are incredibly common, and they can make surprisingly simple things irritating — checking your blind spot, sleeping comfortably, turning your head, working at a computer, or getting through a gym session without feeling tight afterwards.

Sometimes it’s just a short-lived flare-up. Other times it keeps coming back.

Common complaints include:
• stiffness or reduced movement
• aching through the neck and shoulders
• pain when turning your head
• headaches associated with neck tension
• discomfort after sitting or driving
• tightness that builds through the day

There can be a lot contributing to neck pain, including the joints, muscles and surrounding tissues, as well as things like posture, sleep, work setup, exercise load, stress and previous injuries.

That’s why recurring neck pain can be worth properly assessing rather than just repeatedly stretching the same tight spot and hoping it behaves.

At Eclipse Health and Osteopathy in Hollywell/Runaway Bay, we assess how the neck, upper back and shoulders are moving and look at the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms. Treatment may include hands-on osteopathic techniques, movement or exercise advice and practical strategies for managing aggravating activities.

If you’re local and your neck has been giving you grief, we’re happy to help.

Call: 07 5613 3505
Text: 0422 474 595
🌐 eclipsehealth.com.au/bookings/

And out of curiosity — what seems to aggravate your neck most: desk work, driving, sleeping, exercise or phone scrolling?

Spring gardening shouldn’t mean spending the next three days regretting it. 🌿

The weather warms up, the garden starts calling… and suddenly it’s two hours later, you’ve weeded half the yard, moved three pots you probably shouldn’t have moved alone, and your back has opinions.

Gardening can involve a lot of repeated bending, lifting, twisting, kneeling and working in one position for longer than you realise.

If your back tends to feel sore or stiff afterwards, a few simple changes may help:

🌱 Change positions regularly rather than staying bent over for long periods
🌱 Break bigger jobs into shorter sessions
🌱 Keep heavier pots and loads close to your body when lifting
🌱 Use a kneeling pad, stool or raised garden bed where practical
🌱 Take a few movement breaks before your back starts complaining
🌱 Ask for help with the genuinely heavy stuff — the giant pot does not care about your pride

And if back pain or stiffness is making gardening harder, keeps returning, or is starting to affect other things you enjoy doing, it may be worth having it assessed.

Osteopathic care may include assessment of your movement, joints, muscles and surrounding tissues, with treatment and advice tailored to what we find.

📅 Appointments available

If you’d like to find out more or book:

📞 07 5613 3505
💬 0422 474 595
🌐 eclipsehealth.com.au/bookings/

What’s the gardening job most likely to make your back complain — weeding, mowing, digging or moving pots?

😏Is your shoulder being a bit dramatic?

You reach for the seatbelt… complaint.
You put on a shirt… complaint.
You sleep on it… complaint.
You dare to lift your arm above shoulder height… apparently that’s unacceptable now. 😂

Shoulder pain can be surprisingly good at inserting itself into everyday life.

Sometimes it feels tight. Sometimes achy. Sometimes sharp. Sometimes it seems to drag your neck or upper back into the argument too.

So, important question:

What has your shoulder currently decided you’re no longer allowed to do?

😂 Sleep on one side
🙋 Reach overhead
👕 Get dressed comfortably
🚗 Reach into the back seat
🏋️ Exercise normally
😒 All of the above

If your shoulder has been carrying on for a while, an osteopathic assessment may help work out what’s contributing to the problem and whether the shoulder itself, neck, upper back, ribs or surrounding muscles are involved.

📅 Need someone to investigate the drama? Book an osteopathy appointment with us.
Call: 07 5613 3505
Text: 0422 474 595
Online: https://eclipsehealth.com.au/bookings

Spring has arrived, and we’re very pleased to welcome our new osteopath Christina to the Eclipse team 🌿

She has officially started with us and is now available for appointments on:

Wednesdays: 1pm–7pm
Thursdays: 8am–2pm

These new hours give patients a little more flexibility, with both morning, afternoon and evening appointment options available during the week.

Whether you’re dealing with ongoing back or neck discomfort, headaches, joint or muscle tension, reduced mobility, or simply want support getting back to moving more comfortably, osteopathic care can be tailored to your individual needs.

If you’ve been meaning to book an appointment, now is a great time to meet our newest practitioner and welcome in the new season with a little more attention to your health and movement.

To Book:
Call 07 5613 3505
Text 0422 474 595
or book online at https://eclipsehealth.com.au/bookings/

If back pain, neck tension, headaches, stiffness or other aches and pains have been getting in the way of everyday life, it may be a good time to have them assessed.

To welcome Osteopath Christina Ferguson back to Eclipse Health & Osteopathy, we’re offering 50% off your first appointment with Christina throughout September.

And this offer isn’t just for new patients.
Whether you’re completely new to Eclipse, returning after some time away, or already attend the clinic and haven’t seen Christina before, you can receive 50% off your first appointment with her.

What can you expect at your appointment?

✅ A thorough consultation and assessment
Christina will take the time to discuss what’s been bothering you, your health history and the things that may be contributing to your symptoms before assessing how your body is moving and functioning.

✅ Individualised osteopathic treatment
Your treatment will be based on your assessment and may include a range of hands-on osteopathic techniques selected for your individual presentation.

✅ Practical advice for moving forward
Where appropriate, Christina can provide advice, exercises or management strategies to help you better understand and manage your condition between appointments.

You might consider seeing an osteopath for:
• Back or neck pain
• Headaches or jaw tension
• Shoulder, hip or knee discomfort
• Muscle tension and stiffness
• Postural or work-related discomfort
• Sports and activity-related aches and injuries
• Reduced mobility or movement restriction

At Eclipse Health & Osteopathy in Runaway Bay, we take an individual approach to care rather than offering the same treatment to everyone. Your appointment is based around your presentation, your needs and what you would like to get back to doing.

Wednesdays & Thursdays | 8am–2pm

To Book:
Call 07 5613 3505
Text 0422 474 595
or book online at https://eclipsehealth.com.au/bookings/ and select specials and promotions

Offer applies to each patient’s first appointment with Christina Ferguson. 50% off applies to the standard fee of your first appointment with Christina. No cash value.
Appointment must be booked by 30 September 2026.

Lower back pain isn’t always just about your lower back

Back pain is common, but the reason behind it can vary significantly from person to person.

For some people, symptoms may be influenced by things such as prolonged sitting, changes in activity, lifting, repetitive movements, reduced mobility, muscle tension, previous injury or irritation of joints and other surrounding structures.

That is why two people with pain in the same area may need very different approaches.

An osteopathic assessment looks at more than just where it hurts. It may include checking movement, joint mobility, muscle tension, strength and other areas that could be influencing how your lower back is functioning.

Treatment is then based on the individual findings and may include hands-on techniques, movement advice and exercises where appropriate.

It is also important to have back pain assessed if it is persistent, worsening, following significant injury, or accompanied by symptoms such as weakness, numbness, changes in bladder or bowel function, or numbness around the groin or saddle area.

If you would like to find out more or book:
Call: 07 5613 3505
Text: 0422 474 595
Online: https://eclipsehealth.com.au/