Osteopath in Malvern, Melbourne
Douglas Osteopathy Malvern is a trusted osteopathy clinic located in Malvern, Melbourne, providing evidence-based treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, pain and mobility issues. The clinic is led by principal osteopath Alex Douglas, who offers a safe, effective and holistic approach to osteopathic care.
Malvern osteopathy with a clinical focus on neck pain and headaches
A significant portion of my clinical work involves the assessment and treatment of neck pain and headaches, including:
Neck pain related to posture, desk work, and prolonged sitting
Tension-type headaches
Cervicogenic headaches
Neck and upper back stiffness associated with stress or sustained load
Shoulder and upper limb symptoms related to neck dysfunction
Pain can be complex, especially when it involves the neck and head. Neck pain and headaches often overlap, and many people experience symptoms that persist despite trying multiple approaches.
Douglas Osteopathy provides osteopathic care in Malvern with a particular clinical focus on neck pain and headaches, alongside the treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Appointments are tailored to the individual, with an emphasis on careful assessment, hands-on treatment, and practical guidance relevant to everyday life.
Osteopathy for Babies & Infants in Malvern
Gentle, hands-on treatment to support your baby’s comfort, feeding, and development.
If your baby is unsettled, struggling with feeding, or showing signs of tension or asymmetry, early assessment can help guide the right approach.
What do osteopaths treat?
Osteopaths provide individual treatment and management plans to help you manage your pain outside of the clinic and will aim to get you back doing what you love whilst promoting active living.
Osteopaths can help with most musculoskeletal issues from head to toe including:
• Back and neck pain
• Headaches, migraines and TMJ pain
• Sciatica and nerve pain. Disc pain
• Joint pain, tendonitis and arthritis
• Pregnancy-related and post-natal pain
• Postural and workplace-related pain
• Pelvic, hip and groin pain
• Knee, ankle and foot pain
• Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand pain
• Sports injuries including tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and muscle strains
• Chronic and acute pain
• Stress-related symptoms
About Alex
Alex is an osteopath based in Malvern with many years of experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Over time, his clinical work has naturally centred on neck pain and headaches, presentations that often involve a combination of joint restriction, muscle tension, posture, and nervous system sensitivity. He uses a mix of indirect and direct techniques with the use of dry needling (when necessary).
His approach is assessment-led, practical, and tailored to the individual.
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that recognises the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions.
Osteopathic philosophy works on the following principles
The body is an integral unit - mind and body
The different parts of the body (structure) and how they work (function) are interdependent and interrelated
The body is self-regulating and self-healing
Proper function of the body is dependent on the unimpeded supply of the body's fluids and in the expression of the nerves

