Strive OsteopathyOsteopath in Coburg
Hands-on osteopathic treatment for back pain, sports injuries, headaches, and joint stiffness. From a clinic on Sydney Rd that looks for what's actually driving the problem, not just where it hurts.
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Clinic Details
290-292 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058
0416 733 680, tap to call
Plenty of parking on Sydney Rd and the side streets
| Monday | 9 am–7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Your Osteopath in Coburg
I'm Joshua Milanes. I've been treating Coburg locals for 9 years, graduating from RMIT University in 2017. I still start every session the same way: finding what's actually driving the problem, not just where it hurts.
More about my approach →Osteopathy in Coburg: What to Expect
An osteopath looks at how your whole body moves, not just the spot that hurts. That matters more in a suburb like Coburg than people realise. A lot of what we see here is overuse and repetitive strain: warehouse and trade work around the Coburg industrial precinct, weekend sport at Coburg City Oval, hours on a bike commuting down the Upfield path. None of that is dramatic. It just adds up.
We run a proper assessment first: history, movement testing, hands-on examination. Then we treat what we find, often in the same visit. No generic program handed out on day one before anyone's actually looked at you.
Conditions We Treat in Coburg
- Back pain and neck pain: acute flare-ups, chronic tightness, and disc-related pain
- Headaches and migraines: tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, and migraine management
- Sports injuries: ankle sprains, tennis elbow, tendinopathies, and return-to-sport planning
- Joint stiffness: frozen shoulder, stiff hips, and restricted movement through the spine
- Postural pain: TMJ and jaw tension, and the aches that build up from desk or trade work
See our full osteopathy services → · Supervised training & exercise programming →
Why Coburg Locals Choose Strive
Coburg isn't short on osteopaths. There's a cluster of clinics along and near Bell Street and Sydney Road. What tends to bring people to us instead is the same thing that shows up across every service we run: we don't just treat the sore spot.
If your lower back is the complaint, we're checking your hips and thoracic spine before we call it done. If it's a headache, we're looking at your neck, not just handing over stretches for your temples. Most presentations settle into a plan across one to three sessions: first getting the pain under control, then building strength in whatever let the problem develop, so it's less likely to come straight back.
We also run a second clinic in Essendon. So if work or family means you're bouncing between the two suburbs during the week, you're not locked into one location.
Areas We Serve Near Coburg
Along with Coburg itself, we regularly see patients travelling in from:
- Brunswick
- Pascoe Vale
- Fawkner
- Reservoir
- Preston
- Coburg North
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see an osteopath in Coburg?
No. You can book directly, no GP referral required.
Is osteopathy covered by private health insurance?
Most Australian extras policies include osteopathy, though the rebate depends on your fund and level of cover.
Do you treat sports injuries as well as general pain?
Yes. General osteopathic treatment and sports injury/return-to-sport work both run from the Coburg clinic.
How many sessions will I need?
Typically one to three sessions to bring a presentation under control, though this varies by how long you’ve had the issue and what’s driving it. Ongoing strengthening sessions are recommended for lasting results, not just short-term relief.
Does osteopathic treatment hurt?
Techniques range from gentle mobilisation to firmer pressure on tight tissue. Most people describe it as a strong but manageable sensation, not sharp pain. Tell your osteopath if anything feels off and it’ll be adjusted.