Posts by Dr Lisa Brennan

Lisa Brennan is an experienced osteopath who believes a thorough treatment involves uncovering the cause of the complaint rather than just addressing the symptoms. Lisa uses a biomechanical, evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment, and receives many word-of-mouth referrals from patients because of her professional and caring nature.

Lisa is available Wednesdays (10:30am – 7:00pm) and Fridays (8:00am - 3:00pm).


Hip Flexor Stretch

Stretching the hip flexor is one of the more difficult muscles in the body to stretch. Most people who have had a history with lower back complaints would have heard of the hip flexor and that it is often tight. When you have back pain and you cannot stand up...

Towel Exercise

Attention and desk worker: this stretch is for you. After sitting at a desk for +40 hours a week our back gets tired and flexed. This is a lovely stretch that really acts to counter the positioning that the desk results in. It opens the chest, stretches the diaphragm...

Pectoral Stretch

This is a terrific stretch for all you office workers – sitting all day on the computer often means your pectoral, or pec’s, are engaged. Over a long work week they often get over used and begin to fatigue and tighten. This is a stretch you could do at the...

Upper Trapezius Stretch

This upper trapezius stretch is a terrific stretch for those suffering from neck or shoulder complaints. You trapezius muscle often gets tight with slouched posture or anterior head carriage, so this stretch is ideal for office...

Rhomboid Stretch

This is one of our favourite exercises to prescribe as it really is lovely. Your rhomboid muscles are on your back and often people find it challenging to stretch. By stretching the rhomboids, you’re opening up your posterior rib cage and really opening up your...