The importance of lifting heavy weights, especially when it comes to our bone health as we age, is getting a lot of attention in the media lately – including the ABC who ran a story just last month on Virgina Trioli’s fall that led her...
In a world where aches and pains are as common as morning coffee, finding an effective treatment can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Myotherapy emerges as a beacon of hope for many, offering relief where other therapies fall short. How does...
Living with arthritis can be a daily struggle, but it doesn't have to take over your life. Denmark is known for its effective arthritis management strategies, including the GLA:D program. In this blog, we'll explore strategies from Denmark that can help you lead a good...
In recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in Australia, we spoke with Brighton Spine and Sport’s Dietitian Amy Peng. Amy who takes a special interest in the area, explains how she works with a patient who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and the role nutrition can...
Osteopathy is a fast-growing field of the Allied Health industry (according to an AHPRA report release June 2022, in the fyears between 2018-2022, the Osteopathy workforce grew by 31.7%!), but there is still a lot of confusion around Osteopaths and what they do. If you've...
Dr Victor Wilk provides us with his insights into the story 4 Corners ran last week - 'Pain Factory'. Last week’s episode of Four Corners highlighted the many adverse events people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain have experienced when undergoing spinal fusion and spinal cord stimulator...
Have you ever tweaked your back or pulled a hamstring? If you're an athlete, getting back to your sport as quickly and safely as possible is probably a top priority. This is where physiotherapy comes in. But within the world of physiotherapy, there's a sub-specialty:...
In recognition of International Women's Day this year, we have put together a post on the importance of maintaining healthy bones. Our practitioners see a lot of women in particular, suffering from osteopenia and osteoporosis, and in addition to the treatment they provide, we want to...
Running is a great way to stay fit and healthy, but it can also be hard on your body. Repetitive overuse of muscles, tendons, and joints can lead to injuries, especially if you're not careful. If you're a runner, it's important to be aware of the...
Do you know how an Osteopath can help you? We have many patients asking “what is an Osteopath and how could they help me?” Below, we will try to explain the ways an Osteopath can become an integral part of your healthcare team. What is an...