Is Your Body Out of Balance?
If you’ve been feeling “not quite right” lately – a bit stiff, a bit tired, or just not moving as freely as usual – it might be your body’s way of asking for support. Subtle imbalances often build gradually, and many people don’t realise how long they’ve been compensating until the discomfort becomes more obvious.
Here are five small but important signs your body may be out of balance, and how an osteopathic assessment may help you get back on track.
1. Your Posture Is Drifting Without You Realising It
Perhaps you’ve noticed yourself leaning to one side in photos, or you see your desk posture on a Zoom screen and wonder when exactly you started listing to one side like a slowly sinking ship. Postural changes often creep in quietly, usually because of muscle tension, joint restriction, or an old unresolved injury. Our osteopaths work to identify what’s driving the imbalance and aim to improve alignment and ease of movement.
2. You Keep Getting the Same Aches and Pains
Recurring trouble spots – especially in the lower back, neck, hips, or shoulders – often signal that something deeper is going on. Even if the pain comes and goes, repetition suggests a pattern. Osteopaths look at the whole body, tracing symptoms back to the underlying cause rather than simply treating the sore area.
3. You Feel Stiff First Thing in the Morning
A little morning stiffness is normal, but if you regularly wake up feeling like you’ve slept on a pile of bricks, your body may be struggling with poor load distribution, tight fascia, or reduced joint mobility. Gentle osteopathic techniques aim to restore better movement and support your body’s natural rhythms.
4. You Fatigue More Quickly Than You Used To
If simple daily tasks now feel more tiring, it may be because your body is compensating. When muscles and joints aren’t working efficiently together, everything takes more effort. Osteopathic treatment may help rebalance tension, improve mobility, and support more efficient movement patterns.
5. Your Body Feels “Uneven” - Even If You Can’t Explain Why
Some people describe feeling twisted, lopsided, or as if one side is pulling more than the other. These sensations often reflect subtle biomechanical imbalances that develop over time. Osteopaths are trained to examine these patterns and address the contributing factors.
If any of these signs sound familiar, it may be time for a professional assessment. To book your appointment with one of our osteopaths, call Body@Boronia on 03 9762 9445. We’re here to help you move more comfortably, feel more balanced, and stay at your best.
References
When needed, we research our content using a range of sources across both web and books. Regular references we use include:
Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine, 4th ed. Seffinger et al. 2019
Thieme Atlas of Anatomy, 4th ed. Gilroy et al. 2021.
Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, 5th ed. Brukner & Khan. 2017.
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, 13th ed. Tortora & Derrickson. 2011.
Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor. 5th ed. Souza. 2016.
Physiopedia website – https://www.physio-pedia.com/home/
Pubmed website for latest articles – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Google Scholar for latest articles – https://scholar.google.com/
World Health Organisation website – https://www.who.int/
Osteopathy Australia website – https://osteopathy.org.au/
Australian Physiotherapy Association website – https://australian.physio/
Chiropractic Australia website – https://www.chiropracticaustralia.org.au/
Professional bodies websites and health conditions charity websites, like Arthritis Australia – https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/
