HEALTH BLOG
HEALTH BLOG
Welcome to our health blog! Find regularly updated information about the clinic, tips for staying healthy, and pain prevention help.
Stretches and Exercises to Reduce Lower Back Pain
When the lower back suffers an injury, it can be extremely painful and frustrating. According to a 2020 study, lower back pain is the world’s most common cause of absence from work and it’s most common disability. Acute sufferers can suffer pain for up to 3 weeks,...
Christmas Recipe – Seafood Platter
Celebrate Christmas in style with a beautiful fresh Seafood Platter! With oysters, king prawns, smoked salmon, served with Romesco seafood sauce, prosciutto, breadcrumbs and chilli mango salsa, this one will be a hit with all your family and friends. Seafood Platter...
Healthy Gift Ideas for your Mind and Body
Self care is all about taking the time to do things that help you live well. It is one of the most important ways we can protect our physical, mental and emotional health, especially in more recent times, with stress and anxiety levels on the increase. To help your...
How Massage is beneficial for Anxiety and Stress
Massage is well known as a form of physical therapy. It can reduce muscle tension, improve mobility and flexibility of your joints, assist with recovery of soft tissue injuries, and also increase relaxation. But can it help with anxiety or stress? In short, yes it...
World Diabetes Day Recipe – Smoked Salmon and Chicken Salad Platter
To celebrate World Diabetes Day we’ve found a great recipe on the Diabetes Australia website. This Smoked Salmon and Chicken Salad Platter is fresh and light and really easy to put together! World Diabetes day is on 14th November each year. Diabetes is a serious and...
What is an ACL Tear and how can it be Treated?
Injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), like an ACL tear, are quite common for sportspeople. Most common for those playing sports with abrupt stops or sudden direction changes, like AFL, Basketball or Netball. In the past, serious ACL injuries would have put...
6 Tips to Improve your Gut Health and Support your Microbiome Buddies
It’s National Nutrition Week, and this year we have a great article on Gut Health from Erin Brealey, our Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian. Enjoy! This year I’m excited to dive into one of my favourite topics... Gut Health! Gut health & the gut...
Potato Salad with Basil Mustard Dressing
This recipe is a new take on an old favourite.. The potato salad! This Potato Salad with Basil Mustard Dressing is nutritious, delicious, and a hearty side to serve friends and family at your next barbecue. It was created by our resident Dietitian Erin, so we can...
Tips to Avoid Back Pain & Maintain a Healthy Spine
Many of us will experience back pain during our lives. It’s a common condition that Australians face, with 1 in 6 reporting (16%) back problems, or approximately 40 million people. For most people back pain will present quickly (acute back pain). Then it often...
AC Joint Injury – Causes & Treatment Options
AC Joint injuries are often seen in younger, active individuals and can also be referred to as AC joint sprain or separation. Whilst most AC joint injuries are caused directly by a fall or direct impact to the shoulder, they can also occur over time, by degenerative...