Treating Headaches and Migraines (with osteopath Claire Richardson)

In this podcast we talk about headaches, migraines and how osteopathy can address these health issues. Our speaker is osteopath Claire Richardson from Melbourne. - How often do osteopaths treat patients with headaches? - What's the difference between a headache and a migraine? - What can be the reasons of a headache? - How to use a headache diary? - Self-help tips. - Osteopathic approach towards headaches. Claire Richardson loves what osteopathy offers her patients and how it can help people of all different ages and backgrounds. Claire graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Clinical Sciences) and a Masters of Osteopathy, with her thesis focusing on the effect of spinal manipulation on the nervous system. Claire has also undertaken further study and training in Trigger Point Dry Needling, and for treatment and prevention of tendinopathies and in biomechanical assessment of athletes. She treats a wide range of patients, from the young through to the elderly, including office workers, athletes, pregnant women and tradesmen. Claire enjoys treating all musculoskeletal ailments, from sports injuries to postural problems. In particular, she enjoys assisting in the treatment of all types of headaches, neck pain and TMJ (jaw) pain. She employs a wide variety of techniques in her treatment, including soft tissue massage, dry needling, and joint and muscle manipulation where appropriate. As part of her treatments, Claire advises on contributing lifestyle factors such as activity and diet which enables her patients to have an optimal and speedy recovery.