Osteopathy in Unley – Care for Pain, Posture & Movement
At Southside Clinic in Unley, we provide hands-on care that supports people through every stage of life — from newborns and children to athletes, busy professionals, and older adults. Our approach looks at how posture, movement, joints, muscles, and daily habits all influence one another. Treatment is tailored to the individual, with a focus on improving mobility and reducing discomfort in a safe, supportive environment.
Conveniently located just outside the Adelaide CBD, our clinic offers a warm, family-friendly setting with a team of practitioners who bring different perspectives on pain and movement. Whether you’re managing back or neck concerns, recovering from an injury, or looking to improve everyday function, we work with you to create a clear pathway toward better health.
Think of the body as one connected system — where muscles, joints, nerves, and circulation all influence each other. Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that works with those connections, looking at how one area may affect the way you move and feel.
Treatment can involve a variety of gentle, hands-on approaches. This may include joint mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, stretching, or cranial methods — all chosen to suit your individual needs and comfort.
In Adelaide and Unley, people often seek this type of care for support with posture, movement, or common musculoskeletal concerns like back or neck discomfort. The focus is on restoring balance and encouraging mobility in a safe, supportive way that fits alongside other health services.
What is Osteopathy?
What Osteopathy Helps With
Most people don’t think about their joints or posture until something starts to feel off. That’s often when they walk through our doors in Unley. While every person’s situation is unique, there are some common reasons people choose osteopathy:
Back and neck discomfort – from long hours at a desk, heavy lifting, or everyday strain.
Headaches and migraines – when tension in the neck and shoulders plays a part.
Sports and exercise injuries – supporting recovery and helping improve movement.
Postural issues – whether from work, study, or growing pains in kids and teens.
Pregnancy-related changes – easing the physical stress of carrying and caring for a baby.
Arthritis and stiffness – working gently to encourage mobility and comfort.
Paediatric care – supporting children as they grow and develop.
People across Adelaide seek osteopathic care for these kinds of concerns because it offers a whole-body perspective. Rather than just easing the sore spot, the approach considers how different areas of the body may be connected, aiming to support more comfortable, balanced movement.
Osteopathy at Southside Clinic
At Southside Clinic, our registered practitioners in Unley bring together years of training and experience with a genuine focus on patient care. We take the time to understand not just the area of discomfort, but how your lifestyle, posture, and movement patterns may be part of the picture.
Treatment is always tailored — some people benefit from gentle joint mobilisation, others from soft tissue techniques or cranial approaches. The aim is to support better function, ease restriction, and help you move more comfortably in daily life.
With more than 15 years serving the Adelaide community, our clinic is known for being approachable, professional, and family-friendly. We care for people of all ages — from newborns to older adults — and work closely with our physiotherapy, chiropractic, and exercise physiology colleagues to make sure every patient has a clear pathway forward.
Every health profession brings a slightly different perspective on pain, movement, and recovery. At Southside Clinic in Unley, we see these approaches as complementary rather than competing.
Osteopaths take a whole-body view, considering how muscles, joints, nerves, and circulation connect. Treatment is hands-on, often using gentle mobilisation, soft tissue work, or cranial techniques.
Physiotherapists focus on assessment, rehabilitation, and exercise-based recovery. Their strength lies in structured programs and evidence-based exercise prescription.
Chiropractors centre their care on spinal and joint mobility, often using adjustments or manipulations alongside soft tissue therapy and exercise advice.
Exercise Physiologists use targeted, tailored exercise programs to help manage chronic conditions, improve fitness, and build long-term resilience.
What makes Southside Clinic unique is how these services link together. If one approach isn’t enough on its own, we can combine perspectives — ensuring your care pathway is practical, supportive, and matched to your goals.
How Osteopaths Compare with Other Health Professionals
Why Choose Southside Clinic for Osteopathy?
Choosing where to go for care isn’t just about treatment — it’s about finding a place where you feel supported. At Southside Clinic in Unley, we’ve been part of the Adelaide community for more than 15 years, providing professional, hands-on health services in a friendly, approachable setting.
Our osteopaths work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside physiotherapists, a chiropractor, and an accredited exercise physiologist. This means that if your needs extend beyond one profession, we can link approaches to create a clear, coordinated plan.
Patients of all ages visit our clinic — from babies and children to adults and older generations. Most services are claimable through private health funds, and eligible patients may also access Medicare rebates through Chronic Disease Management plans.
Southside Clinic is committed to making care accessible, supportive, and tailored to your goals — whether you’re looking to improve mobility, manage discomfort, or simply move more freely in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see an osteopath?
No referral is required. You can book directly with an osteopath at Southside Clinic in Unley. If you’re eligible for a Medicare Chronic Disease Management plan, your GP may provide a referral for rebates.
Is osteopathy safe during pregnancy?
Osteopathic care can be adapted to suit the needs of pregnant women. Our practitioners use gentle techniques and position you comfortably to support changes that occur during pregnancy.
What does an osteopath do?
Osteopaths use hands-on techniques such as gentle mobilisation, soft tissue work, stretching, and cranial approaches. They consider how muscles, joints, nerves, and circulation connect, with the aim of supporting movement and function.
What’s the difference between an osteopath and a physiotherapist?
Osteopaths often take a whole-body perspective with hands-on techniques, while physiotherapists tend to focus on structured rehabilitation and exercise-based recovery. At Southside Clinic, both work together as part of a wider team.
Are services claimable on private health?
Yes. Most osteopathy consultations can be claimed through private health funds if you have the appropriate extras cover. Medicare rebates may also apply under certain GP-referred plans.
Book an Osteopath in Unley
If you’d like to find out how osteopathy could support your health, our team at Southside Clinic is here to help. You can book an appointment online or call us directly to speak with our reception team.
We’re located on Hughes Street in Unley, just minutes from the Adelaide CBD, with easy parking nearby. Most appointments can be claimed through private health funds, and Medicare rebates may be available with a GP plan.
Take the first step toward moving more comfortably — book your appointment today.
1300 10 11 22
hello@southsideclinic.com.au
1 Hughes St, Unley SA 5067
