Over the last twenty years or so, there has been huge development in the use of various imaging modalities to assess and diagnose painful conditions of the spine and peripheral joints, muscles, and nerves. X-rays have been around for decades, and CT scans came into...
Recurring headaches are easy to brush off, especially when over-the-counter tablets seem to help at first. That's part of the problem. Headaches often slide into the background of daily life, even when they keep stealing focus, sleep, work time, and patience. In Australia, migraine alone affects...
Scroll through social media and vaping can look harmless, even slick. It's often framed as a cleaner option than smoking, so it's easy to assume it won't affect recovery. But that idea falls apart when an ankle sprain drags on, a tendon stays sore, or...
Most people think falls are a later-life problem. They're not. In Australia, AIHW reporting shows falls are a leading cause of hospitalisation, which is reason enough to pay attention earlier. By your 40s, balance can start to slip in quiet ways. You sit more, move less...
It's Friday arvo. The laptop is shut, yet your neck still feels tight, your shoulders sit up near your ears, and your low back nags when you stand. That kind of tension isn't always about posture or injury. Stress changes the way your nervous system reads...
You know the feeling. You stand up after a few hours at the desk and your hips feel rusty, your lower back grumbles, and the first few steps are awkward. That's not a personal failure. It's a very common side effect of modern work. In the...
Australians have long heard about bone density, and for good reason. Fragile bones raise the risk of fractures, pain, and loss of independence. But in 2026, muscle mass is getting the attention it deserves too. Why? Because muscle is more than bulk. It helps you stay...
Why Nutrition Is the Best Partner to GLP-1 Medications GLP-1 medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide can be very effective. They lower appetite, slow digestion, and help many people lose weight or improve type 2 diabetes control. Still, GLP-1 nutrition matters just as much as the...
Are you taking Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy… and not lifting weights? WE NEED TO TALK. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines obesity as a global pandemic, and its prevalence continues to rise worldwide. (1) Excess body fat is not simply a cosmetic issue; it is strongly associated...
Providing You with Confidence: Welcome Helen Goldschmiedt to Brighton Spine & Sports Clinic We are delighted to welcome Helen Goldschmiedt, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, to the Brighton Spine & Sports Clinic allied health team. With 20 years of experience across the allied health and fitness sectors, Helen brings a...