Common Aches, Pains & Injuries | Osteopathy in Milford, Auckland
Aches and pains making everyday life harder?
Whether it’s a sore back when bending, shoulder pain at night or an injury stopping you exercising, you deserve time to explain what’s bothering you.
I’m Sarah, an osteopath in Milford, Auckland. I assess and treat adults and children aged 5+, with care tailored to your symptoms, health and goals.
Explore the areas below, or book an appointment if you’re unsure where to start.
Lower Back Pain • Upper Back Pain • Neck Pain • Shoulder Pain • Hip Pain • Knee Pain • Ankle Pain • Foot & Heel Pain • Plantar Fasciitis • Sciatica • Spinal Disc Injuries • Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Pain • Tailbone Pain • Rib Pain • Jaw Pain (TMJ) • Wrist & Hand Pain • Elbow Pain • Tennis Elbow • Golfer’s Elbow • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Osteoarthritis • Headaches & Migraines • Sports Injuries • Whiplash • Concussion • Vertigo & Dizziness
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Lower Back Pain
A sharp catch when bending, an ache after sitting or difficulty getting out of bed—lower back pain can interrupt your whole day. I’ll take time to understand your symptoms, assess your movement and discuss a plan including; hands-on treatment, practical advice and exercises tailored to you.
Neck Pain
Checking your blind spot, working at a desk or finding a comfortable pillow can be a struggle with a sore, stiff neck. We’ll explore what brings on your symptoms and assess your neck movement, provide hands-on treatment, then discuss suitable care to help you turn, rest and get through your day more comfortably.
Shoulder Pain
Getting dressed, reaching into a cupboard or lying on your side can become difficult when your shoulder hurts. An assessment can help clarify what may be contributing and guide suitable treatment, exercises or further investigation. Sarah can refer you for imaging when appropriate.
Sciatica Pain
Shooting pain down your leg can make a short drive or a walk around the block feel daunting. Sciatica may also cause burning, tingling or numbness. A careful assessment can help identify possible nerve involvement and guide treatment, advice or referral where needed.
Hip pain
Hip pain can disturb your sleep, slow you down on stairs or make getting into the car awkward. Whether it’s an ache on the outside of your hip or discomfort deep in your groin, we’ll assess what may be contributing, provide hands-on treatment and discuss ways to support more comfortable movement.
Headaches & Migraines
When a headache interrupts your work or a migraine makes you cancel plans, it can be exhausting. Understanding your symptoms is the first step. I’ll assess whether neck or muscle tension may be contributing and discuss suitable care, including medical assessment where needed. Treatment will be provided to help relieve those headaches and migraines.
Not sure what's causing your pain?
You don't need to know the exact diagnosis before booking an appointment.
Whether your symptoms have appeared suddenly or have been bothering you for months, I'll take the time to listen, assess your movement and discuss what may be contributing to your discomfort.
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Knee pain
Going downstairs, kneeling in the garden or getting up from a chair can become uncomfortable when your knee hurts. Exploring how your symptoms started and checking your movement can help guide a plan tailored to your daily activities, involving; treatment, strengthening exercises, stretches or further assessment.
Upper back pain
An ache between your shoulder blades can build through the working day, making desk work, driving or preparing dinner uncomfortable. I’ll assess your upper back and surrounding areas, then provide treatment and discuss practical changes that may help you move more freely and feel more comfortable.
Sports injuries
A sudden strain or a persistent niggle can keep you from the sport you enjoy. Injured yourself playing sports? Together, we’ll explore how the injury happened, assess your movement and work towards a gradual return to activity with suitable treatment, rehabilitation exercises and advice on managing training loads.
Arthritis and osteoarthritis
Stiff joints in the morning or aching knees and hips can make staying active harder. Arthritis care starts with understanding how your symptoms affect you. We’ll discuss ways to support comfortable movement through tailored exercises, practical advice and hands-on treatment where appropriate, alongside any medical care you need.
Ankle pain & sprains
A rolled ankle can leave you limping, while lingering pain or instability may make uneven ground feel challenging. Assessing your ankle’s movement, strength and balance helps guide suitable treatment and rehabilitation, with further investigation arranged if needed.
Disc related pain
Back or neck pain that spreads into an arm or leg can be unsettling, particularly when sitting, bending or lifting makes it worse. Discs are one possible contributor. I’ll assess your symptoms, check for signs of nerve involvement and explain suitable treatment options or whether further investigation is needed.
Pain affecting your work, sleep or exercise?
If you're avoiding activities because they hurt, or that same ache keeps returning, it may be time to get it assessed.
My approach combines hands-on osteopathic treatment, practical advice and exercises where appropriate, tailored to your symptoms and goals.
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Pain around one side of your lower back or buttock can catch you when climbing stairs, rolling in bed or standing on one leg. The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is one possible source. We’ll assess your lower back, pelvis and hips to understand what may be contributing and plan suitable care. Hands-on treatment will be provided to help you get through the day, pain-free.
Jaw Pain and TMJ Dysfunction
A clicking, aching or stiff jaw can take the enjoyment out of eating and make yawning uncomfortable. Jaw pain may involve the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding muscles. I’ll explore your symptoms and jaw movement, provide suitable care and recommend dental or medical input where needed.
Wrist & Hand Pain
Opening jars, typing or carrying shopping bags can become surprisingly difficult when your wrist or hand hurts. Whether you’re noticing aching, weakness or tingling fingers, a thorough assessment can help explore the cause and guide practical changes, suitable exercises and treatment or referral where appropriate.
Elbow Pain
You don’t have to play tennis to develop elbow pain—even gripping a coffee cup or lifting the kettle can hurt. We’ll look at the movements and loads that bring on your symptoms, then discuss ways to ease strain and rebuild strength, with hands-on treatment where appropriate.
Foot & Heel Pain
Those first steps out of bed can be painful when your heel or the arch of your foot is sore. Foot pain may also build during long periods of standing or walking. Assessing where it hurts and how you move helps guide advice on footwear, exercises, activity and suitable treatment.
Rib Pain
A sore rib area can make twisting, reaching or lying on your side uncomfortable. I’ll ask about your symptoms and assess your ribs and upper back to explore whether muscles or joints may be contributing, and whether treatment or medical assessment is the appropriate next step.
Concussion
Headaches, dizziness or difficulty concentrating after a head injury can disrupt work, study and everyday life. Concussion needs prompt medical assessment. Once assessed, I can help with associated neck pain or stiffness where appropriate, alongside your wider recovery plan and advice on returning to activity.
Vertigo & Dizziness
Does the room spin when you roll over in bed, or do you feel unsteady on your feet? Vertigo and dizziness have several possible causes. Understanding when your symptoms occur helps guide assessment, treatment to reduce your symptoms and whether medical or vestibular care is needed.
Tailbone Pain
Sitting through a meeting, driving or rising from a chair can be uncomfortable with a sore tailbone. Whether it began after a fall or developed gradually, we’ll explore your symptoms and provide treatment and care, including ways to reduce pressure when sitting and support more comfortable movement.
Ready to get some answers about your pain?
You don't have to work out what's causing it on your own.
I'm Sarah, a Master's-trained, ACC-registered osteopath in Milford, Auckland, with over 10 years of experience. I welcome adults and children aged 5+ for individualised musculoskeletal assessment and care.
No GP referral is required, and ACC appointments are available for eligible injuries.
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Why choose Sarah for your osteopathic care?
Master of Osteopathy
University-trained clinical expertise
10+ years' experience
Individualised musculoskeletal care
ACC registered
No GP referral needed
Ages 5+ welcome
Care for children, adults and older patients
Located in Milford, North Shore Auckland.