CB Physiotherapy

17/11/2025

Men's health fundraising, and a personal update!

Globally, one man dies by su***de every minute. In Australia, su***de remains the leading cause of death for men aged 15–44.  

05/11/2025

$2 from every consult at CB Physiotherapy this month will be donated to The Movember Foundation. Help us stop men from dying too young.

Donation link: https://movember.com/m/10927889?mc=1
❤️

22/10/2025

💡 Are you recovering… or limiting your gains?

Cold water immersion (CWI) is a popular recovery tool, especially among athletes. But we need to consider the physiological cost—particularly in the context of strength and hypertrophy goals.

A key study by Roberts et al. (2015) showed that post-exercise CWI significantly blunted anabolic signaling and reduced long-term muscular adaptations to resistance training.

Translation? Regular ice baths may interfere with the very adaptations we’re trying to drive through strength and hypertrophy training.

🧠 This is of particular importance in the injury rehab setting, where regaining muscle mass and strength is often the cornerstone of recovery. If we over-prescribe recovery modalities like CWI—especially in the rebuilding phases—we may inadvertently delay return to function or performance.

It’s great to have multiple recovery options or tools available, but we need to consider when and why we use them. Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and sometimes, less intervention = more adaptation.

14/07/2025

Exercise should be a first-line approach for lower back pain — not a last resort. 💪🧠

Research shows that targeted movement and strength work can help reduce pain, improve function, and prevent future flare-ups. ✅

Resting too much? That often leads to more stiffness, weakness, and fear around movement. But the right exercises can help you rebuild trust in your body and get back to doing what you love — whether that’s training 🏋️‍♂️, working 💻, or just getting through the day without pain.

Not all back pain is the same — but for most people, staying active 🏃‍♀️ and gradually returning to movement is key. Movement is medicine.