2020

Problems an Osteopath Can Treat: A Guide

Health & Medical Blog

If you've never been to see an osteopath, you may not know much about the various health conditions they can treat. An osteopath uses massage and manipulation of joints to prevent and treat lots of different health conditions. This article explores some of the ways in which an osteopath can help you. Back Pain An osteopath will gently massage any muscles in the lower back to improve pain and prevent reoccurrence of injury.

10 December 2020

What to Expect From a Vascular Ultrasound Scan

Health & Medical Blog

Vascular ultrasound is a completely safe and non-invasive procedure for checking how your blood is flowing through your veins and arteries. Here is a quick run-down of what you can expect from the procedure. Clothing What happens at your appointment will largely depend on the part of the body that is being inspected. You will probably be asked either to remove any clothing that is covering it up or to change into a hospital gown.

30 June 2020

Key Benefits of Bulk Billing Other than Reduced Medical Costs

Health & Medical Blog

Healthcare can be quite expensive; for instance, according to recent data, out-of-pocket health costs increased by55% over the last ten years. This is a strong indication that Australians are spending much more to cover their medical bills. These rising costs have forced more than 1.3 million Australians to delay seeing a doctor in good time. Bulk billing has come to the rescue of millions of Australians struggling with expensive medical costs because of the government's policy to subsidise healthcare.

25 February 2020