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Physio PM

Physiotherapy and Pain Management Services

25/04/2026

On Anzac Day, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice and service of those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who never made it home.

I’ve had the privilege of working with veterans and serving members of the Australian Defence Force for the past 13 years, and I’m continually reminded of the resilience, humility and strength carried by this community.

To all veterans, current serving members, and their families — thank you.

Your service and sacrifice are deeply respected.

Lest we forget.

15/04/2026

A scan can be useful. It is not the whole story.

A lot of people assume a scan will fully explain their low back pain.

Sometimes it helps. But common findings like disc bulges and degeneration are also seen in many people with no pain at all.

That means scan findings need to be interpreted in context — not feared automatically.

Good assessment looks at the whole picture:
your symptoms, movement, strength, function, goals, and the bigger story around your pain.

Treat the person, not just the picture.

08/04/2026

Pain doesn’t always mean you’re doing too much. Sometimes it means you’ve started doing too little.

3 signs this might be happening:

1. You’re avoiding movements “just in case”

2. Your world is getting smaller — less walking, less exercise, fewer hobbies

3. You feel like you’re waiting to be pain-free before living normally again

For many people, the goal isn’t to find the perfect stretch, scan, or quick fix.
It’s to gradually rebuild confidence, strength, and tolerance so life can open back up again.

Pain rehab is often about more than reducing symptoms.
It’s about helping you claw back the life you want despite pain.

If you’re stuck in that cycle, that’s something I help people with at PhysioPM in Townsville.

01/04/2026

Is your neck sore from doomscrolling? 📱

Research from Correia et al. and Bertozzi et al. suggests phone posture itself may not be the main villain. But Derakhshanrad et al. found smartphone overuse was associated with neck pain in office workers, and Mazaheri-Tehrani et al. found sedentary behaviour was associated with neck pain in adults overall.

So for many people, it may be less about one “bad posture” and more about overall phone overuse, prolonged sedentary time, and possibly psychosocial stress.

You do NOT need perfect posture.
You probably need more movement, more variety, and a little less accidental doomscrolling.

24/03/2026

3 Rules for Exercising with Pain

If you’ve ever thought: “Should I push through this… or stop?” — this is for you.

When returning to exercise, work, or sport with pain, I use these 3 simple rules:

1. Keep pain non-distressing
(Discomfort is okay. Flare-ups that worry you aren’t.)

2. No disruption to sleep
(Pain shouldn’t wake you or stop you getting comfortable.)

3. Back to your usual pain within 24 hours
(No lingering flare-ups.)

If you meet all 3 → you’re on the right track.
You can repeat or gradually increase next time.

02/02/2026

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24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas & Thank You 🎄

As the year wraps up, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported PhysioPM this year. Trusting me with your health and recovery means more than you know, and it’s been a privilege helping so many of you move better, recover stronger, and get back to doing what you love.

Running a small business is only possible because of amazing patients like you—your support truly doesn’t go unnoticed.

The clinic will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period and will reopen on Monday, 12th of January. Online bookings remain open during the break.

Wishing you and your families a safe, relaxing, and happy Christmas. I’m looking forward to helping you again in the new year 🎅✨

— Mick

09/11/2025

🏋️‍♀️ Strength training for chronic back pain? Science says yes!

A newly released meta-analysis found 10 RCT studies (strong research) that showed resistance training significantly reduces pain and improves function in people with chronic low back pain — even more than usual care or aerobic exercise.

The key? Structured, progressive strength programs done 2–3 times a week for at least 12 weeks.

Building strength isn’t just for the gym — it’s one of the best ways to manage long-term back pain. 💪

📖 Rodríguez-Domínguez et al., 2025, Disability & Rehabilitation

26/10/2025

New Location 📍

I’m supposed to be boarding a plane today, however I’ve decided to relocate the clinic so that I can keep an uninterrupted supply of dumplings and roasted goose.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

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20/10/2025

Out of office 📥
I’ve just hit the ground in Hong Kong, and won’t be back in the office until the 29th of October.

Thankfully, I’ve had Bronte to help with some clinical cover. 🙏

Reception at the clinic are still available to contact, and for anything urgent, I’m available by email!

一陣見

21/07/2025

💭 Are you stuck waiting for your pain to go away before you start living again?

This mindset traps so many people in the quick-fix doom loop — chasing miracle cures, hoping this one will finally fix everything.

But here’s a powerful shift:
👉 Don’t wait for pain to ease before living the life you want.
👉 Start clawing back the life you desire, to help get in control of your pain.

At PhysioPM, we focus on restoring what matters most to you—step by step. Not just pain relief, but purpose, movement, and momentum.

Stop chasing quick fixes.
Start living—with support, strategy, and science on your side.

04/06/2025

Me: Hey Siri, what’s the definition of irony?

Siri: A physio injuring themselves while tending to injuries.

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Townsville, QLD
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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

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https://www.physiopm.com.au/

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