Physio PM

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!

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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.

29/05/2025

🧠💥 Not all pain has an obvious cause — and that doesn’t make it any less real.

Pain doesn’t always come from injury, and scans like MRIs or X-rays don’t always show the full picture.

If you’re in pain and people can’t “see” it, that doesn’t mean you’re crazy, lazy, or need to “toughen up.”

You just need the right support — and you deserve it.

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30/04/2025

Everything you should know when your back hurts! 🤕

https://www.physiopm.com.au/common-injuries/back-pain-everything-you-should-know

Back pain—especially lower back pain—is one of the most common complaints we see at PhysioPM, your trusted physiotherapy clinic in Townsville . While it can be severe and even frightening, it’s important to know that most back pain is not serious and can improve with the right approach—witho...

17/04/2025

Closed for the Easter Long Weekend 🐰

Fortunately, you can still book online with the link below:

https://physiopm.au2.cliniko.com/bookings

14/04/2025

💥 Persistent pain holding you back from peak performance? 💥

Whether it’s back pain, recurring hamstring strains, or maybe a sore jaw 👇, persistent discomfort doesn’t have to be part of your training journey. At PhysioPM, we help athletes manage and overcome ongoing pain, so you can train to your best and perform to your potential. 🏉💪

Break the pain-performance-stress cycle.

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