Northwest Physiotherapy Group

27/11/2025

You’ve rested. You’ve tried treatment. But the pain is still there. So what’s going on?
Pain isn’t always about injury, it’s about how your brain processes signals. If you’re stuck in a pain cycle, here’s what to consider:
✔️ Pain ≠ Damage: Just because it hurts doesn’t mean something is broken.
✔️ Scans Don’t Tell the Full Story:Many people have ‘abnormal’ findings but no pain.
✔️ Your Brain is Protecting You: Pain is a warning system, but if it gets stuck in ‘alarm mode,’ it can keep sending pain signals unnecessarily.
✔️ Movement is Key: Avoiding activity can make things worse. The right approach helps retrain your brain to feel safe moving again.
If your pain isn’t improving, it might be time to shift your focus. Understanding how your brain influences pain could be the missing piece!
Let’s help you understand and manage pain the right way.
Want to learn more?
Visit the link in our bio.

21/11/2025

You don't want to miss this bus...you've earnt a seat on it... it's the Private Health Insurance Rebate Bus! It's leaving very soon... and you will lose any of your unused health benefits for this year if you don't claim your seat... what a waste!
And where is this bus going?
Better-You-Ville! A place in the future where you are feeling great, moving with freedom, joy and vitality! Enjoying life pain free... how it is meant to be!

Here are 3 ways to use your private health benefits before they expire on December 31:
1. Book in a Physio Consult
To attend to any of those niggling aches and pains before they worsen and potentially disrupt your holidays.
2. Think prevention
You may not be in pain now, but strain builds over time before you are aware of it. We will find the areas to target to keep feeling and moving well.
3. Book in a Remedial Massage with Angela to reward yourself for a year of hard work, and set yourself up for a great festive season!
Great news! Angela now has her provider numbers so you can claim massage on your private health insurance with her.

We'd love to help you move and stay well over the holidays and into the new year!
To get on the bus, go here https://tinyurl.com/fys3ta2s

19/11/2025

Chronic pain doesn’t have to control your life. Here’s how to start treating nerve pain without costly devices or unnecessary investigations:

1. Clear Nerve Tension First
Overlooked nerve tension often leads to pain that never fully resolves.
Treat it, and you'll see faster progress.

2. Don’t Rely Too Much on Scans
Scans don’t always show the cause of pain.
A clinical assessment is key to effective treatment.

3. Avoid Surgery When Possible
Conservative treatments often work just as well as surgery.
Explore your options first.

4. Pain ≠ Damage
Pain is the brain’s early warning system, not always a sign of injury. Keep moving!

5. Stay Active
Giving up activities you love can lead to more pain.
Movement and a positive mindset are vital for recovery.

6. Structured Exercise Is Essential
A tailored exercise plan is crucial for preventing pain from returning.

For more tips visit our website: https://nwpg.com.au/

12/11/2025

Today is World Kindness Day.
Compassion is one of our team’s values and we practice it daily with our friends, family, and clients. We also know the importance of being kind to yourself each day by looking after your mental and physical health. Be The Good in the world.

11/11/2025

05/11/2025

🍪 Don’t Be just Another Cookie! 🍪
When it comes to your health, a one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t work.
Check out Mrs B’s story which shows that pain on the right side may have its roots elsewhere—in her case, an old plantar fasciitis issue on the left. With a whole-body perspective, we diagnosed the real source, relieved her pain, and got her back to an active lifestyle again. This shows that an MRI isn’t always the whole picture.
Let’s keep in mind that people with the same symptoms may have totally different primary sources of their pain.

So skip the cookie-cutter solutions. Your body deserves an individualised approach.

See the full story here: https://nwpg.com.au/persistent-right-sciatica-fixed-by-treating-the-opposite-leg

05/11/2025

22/10/2025

Pain doesn’t always mean damage!
💡 Often, it’s your brain acting as a super protective alarm, sending signals before any harm is done.
And where you feel your pain may not be where the primary problem is, so a thorough whole body approach is paramount to fix persistent pain.
🧠Don’t let fear of pain stop you from staying active or doing what you love!
✨ With the right mindset and strategies, you can manage and even reduce your pain.
Get in touch and let’s find a way for you to stay active.

15/10/2025

What Happens When Pain and Identity Collide- Joe's Story

For my friend and client Joe Pane, running isn’t just exercise — it’s part of who he is.

After eight marathons and more than twenty half-marathons, a calf injury stopped him at just 3km. He tried everything — rest, treatment, patience — but nothing worked.

Then we used the Ridgway Method, a whole-body approach to solving pain. What we found was surprising: the real issue wasn’t in his injured leg at all. Within 12 hours, Joe was back running 6km pain-free.

🎥 In this new interview, we talk about:
- Why pain isn’t always where you feel it
- The emotional toll of being unable to do what you love
- How treating the opposite leg changed everything

👉 Watch the interview and read the full story → https://nwpg.com.au/what-happens-when-pain-and-identity-collide/

If pain has been holding you back, maybe it’s time to look at it from a new perspective.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day.❤️‍🩹 Exercise puts you in control of your physical and mental health. Just a reminder about how important it is to get active and stay active to have a healthy mind. 🧠

08/10/2025

We are excited to finally introduce you to our new Physio, Justin Cheung!

Justin is a Swinburne University masters graduate and has been learning to apply the Ridgway Method, the unique whole body problem solving approach we use to get great long term results for our clients. While he's settling in, you may see him helping out in your sessions alongside Graham, Russell, and Nicole - that means two physios for the price of one! He has gotten great improvements with his treatment already and we look forward to having him onboard to help you.

If you have been putting off getting a ni**le or something more persistent checked out, Justin is more than happy to help out.

We are offering a GAP Free 1hr consultation with Justin for the month of October, and significant cost savings on subsequent sessions if required. (No private health insurance? No probs... you pay only $39 for the 1st session).
This is a great opportunity to start feeling and moving really well again!

To take up this offer, you can call us on 9370 5654, direct message us below, or book online.
Hurry, as spots are limited!