Infinity Health Medical Centre Green Square

03/11/2025

💡 What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a safe, effective technique that targets tight muscle knots (trigger points) to relieve pain and tension.

Using fine needles, your physio can help:
✅ Release muscle tension
✅ Reduce pain & stiffness
✅ Improve range of motion
✅ Boost natural healing

🔍 How Does It Work?
The needle stimulates a muscle twitch response that:
• Breaks the pain cycle
• Improves blood flow
• Resets muscle function

Many people feel relief right away!

⚠️ What to Expect
Common side effects:
• Mild soreness or bruising
• Temporary fatigue

💧 Pro tip: Stay hydrated and eat before your session.

🚫 Not Suitable If You Have:
🤰 Pregnancy (especially 1st trimester)
💉 Needle phobia
🩸 Bleeding disorders
🦴 Recent joint/valve replacements

Always tell your physio about your medical history!

🧠 Dry Needling vs Acupuncture
Dry Needling: Targets muscle trigger points based on anatomy
Acupuncture: Focuses on energy meridians and holistic balance

Ready to move pain-free? Ask us if dry needling is right for you 💪

19/10/2025

How to Be Consistent with Exercise 💪
Starting is easy. Sticking with it? That's the challenge. Here are 3 strategies to help you show up consistently. ✨

1. Effort Over Outcome 🎯
Stop chasing perfect workouts. 🚫

Some days you'll crush it. 🔥 Other days you'll barely survive the warm-up. 😅 Both count equally.

Why? Life happens. Stress, sleep, work – they all affect your performance. You can't control that. 🤷‍♂️

What you CAN control? Showing up. ✅

The shift: Celebrate effort, not just results. Consistency beats intensity every time. 📈

2. Make Yourself Accountable 👥
The secret? Don't go solo. 🤝

Grab a friend for gym sessions 💬
Join a climbing gym or sports team 🧗‍♀️⚽
Find a training partner 🏋️‍♂️
Jump into a run club 🏃‍♀️
You'll bail on yourself, but bailing on a friend? Way harder. 😬 Plus, working out becomes fun instead of a chore. 🎉

3. Visualize, Organize & Track 📊
If it's not planned, it won't happen. 📅

Schedule workouts like appointments (non-negotiable!) ⏰
Track each session – app, journal, whatever works ✍️
Review your progress weekly 📱
After a few weeks, you'll see the pattern. That visual proof becomes addictive – you won't want to break the streak. 🔥

Pro tip: Plan your week every Sunday. Know when you're training before Monday hits. 🗓️

The formula: Show up imperfectly, bring friends, plan ahead. 💯

What's stopping you from being consistent? 👇💭

11/10/2025

Countdown till summer!🇦🇺

Skin cancer is Australia’s biggest cancer threat, with the highest rates globally. Understanding and preventing this disease is essential for every Australian’s health. 🏥☀️

Three Critical Facts* 📊🔍

1. 🎯 2 IN 3 Australians will be diagnosed by the age of 70.

That’s approximately 66% of our population! This means skin cancer will likely affect you, a family member, or close friend. The odds are simply too high to ignore. 👥⚠️

2. ⏰💔 An Australian Dies from Skin Cancer Every 5 Hours

We lose 5 fellow Australians daily to this largely preventable disease. 😢🇦🇺

3. 📈🚨 80% of All Newly Diagnosed Cancers Are Skin-Related

Skin cancer dominates Australia’s cancer statistics, affecting every community nationwide. This staggering percentage shows how skin cancer impacts virtually all Australians 🌏💯

*Cancer Council Website 🌐

Take Action Today! 🎯✨
Regular skin checks aren’t optional - they’re essential. Early detection means simpler treatments, better outcomes, and lives saved. 💪🩺✅

Our clinic can help protect your health. Dr Steven Bell provides comprehensive skin cancer examinations. Contact us today to schedule your potentially life-saving skin check. 👨‍⚕️🔬💙

Don’t become a statistic - book now! 📞🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

03/10/2025

27/09/2025

Dr Bell’s career has spanned emergency GP, rural clinics and urgent care centres across Australia, the UK and Ireland. Whether treating trauma cases in Sydney, navigating the challenges of remote medicine in the Northern Territory, or playing sideline doctor for rugby teams, Steven thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

When he’s not saving lives, you might find him tackling a Hemingway novel, perfecting his cricket game, or reminiscing about hiking the Great Wall of China. A lifelong traveller with a passion for different cultures, Steven has explored much of the world - though he always finds his way back to medicine, where his skills and adventurous spirit truly shine.

One thing’s for sure, whether in a clinic, an ER or on a rugby pitch. Dr Steven Bell is always up for the challenge

26/09/2025

🚫 MYTHBUSTERS: Tennis Elbow Edition 🚫

MYTH: "Tennis elbow only affects tennis players" 🎾
BUSTED! ❌

TENNIS ELBOW 101 📚

Tennis elbow = overused & irritated tendons that can affect ANYONE! Office workers, painters, mechanics, parents... you name it!

What you might feel:
• Tenderness around the elbow
• Redness & warmth
• Swelling
• Pain with gripping, twisting & lifting

The good news? ✨
Recovery IS possible with the right approach!

⏰ TREATMENT TIMING:
• Recent pain (2-3 weeks): Avoid stretching/massaging
• Chronic pain: Time to LOAD those muscles! 💪

🏋️‍♀️ STRENGTHENING EXERCISES:

1. Weighted Wrist Extension
• Rest forearm on table
• Control dumbbell up & down
• Engage those forearm tendons

2. Single Arm Suitcase Carry
• Heavy weight in one hand
• Walk tall & controlled
• Feel that forearm burn! 🔥

MYTH = BUSTED! You don't need a tennis racket to get tennis elbow 😉

01/09/2025

🤔 The TRUTH About "Perfect" Posture 🤔
Think there's ONE correct way to sit? Think again! 💭
Plot Twist: There's actually NO perfect posture! 🤯
The Real Problem?
It's not HOW you sit - it's sitting TOO LONG in ANY position! ⏰
Even sitting "perfectly" straight all day will leave your back and neck screaming 😫
Your Body Wants Movement! 🏃‍♂️
We're designed to move in various positions throughout the day, not stay frozen like statues!
The Golden Rule:
"Your BEST posture is your NEXT posture" ✨
Quick Fix: 💡
✅ Movement break every 30-60 minutes
✅ Stand up, stretch, walk around
✅ Then sit back down and continue
It's that simple! Your body will thank you 🙏
Stop stressing about sitting perfectly - start moving more!
Need help with posture-related pain? We've got you covered! 📞

28/08/2025

🎉 Meet Jeremy - Our New Physio! 🎉
Hey Infinity Health fam! We're stoked to introduce Jeremy from ESPR Physiotherapy, joining our team at Infinity Health Medical Centre! 💪

Why Physio? 🤔
Jeremy's passion for the human body + love for problem-solving + staying active = the perfect physio combo!

Active Lifestyle 🏃‍♂️
When he's not treating patients, you'll find Jeremy bouldering 🧗‍♂️, shooting hoops 🏀, running 🏃‍♂️, lifting weights 🏋️‍♂️, or practicing martial arts 🥋

What He Treats 🩺
✅ Acute injuries (muscle strains and ligament sprains)
✅ Shoulder issues
✅ Lower back pain
✅ Neck pain

Treatment Options 🙌
• Cupping
• Soft Tissue Massage
• Dry needling
• Tailored exercise programs

📅 Catch Jeremy on Mondays & Wednesdays!

Book your appointment today! 📞

09/08/2025

✨ Looking for a healthcare team that actually gets you – language and all? 🩺🌍
Say hello to Infinity Health Medical Centre, your local clinic right in the heart of Zetland – literally above Green Square station 🚉 (yep, just one stop from Central!).

🌟 Here’s the best part:
We proudly have a Mandarin-speaking GP and nurse ready to support our Mandarin-speaking community – because healthcare should feel comfortable, clear, and personal 🗣️💬

Whether you’re looking for:
✔️ General health concerns
✔️ Women’s, men’s, or children’s health
✔️ Vaccinations 💉
✔️ Psychology, Physio or Dietitian services 🧠🥗
✔️ Or even convenient onsite pathology 🧪

…we’ve got you covered!

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Our experienced team is here to give you the highest standard of care – every single time.

📞 Need more info? Want to book? Visit us at www.infinityhealthgreensquare.com.au or call (02) 8252 6599.

24/07/2025

Winston's Recovery Journey: Follow-Up Physio Session 💪

Today we're taking you behind the scenes of Winston's follow-up physiotherapy session as he continues his journey with lower back pain recovery.

📋 ASSESSMENT PHASE
We started with a consultation to check in on his progress, followed by range of motion testing to evaluate how his mobility has improved since our last session.

🏋️ FUNCTIONAL TESTING
Next up: a front-loaded carry to assess how his lower back is handling weight-bearing activities - a crucial step in his recovery process.

💡 EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
• RDL (Romanian Deadlift) - targeting those glutes for better posterior chain strength
• Rotational core exercise - building stability and control through movement

🙌 TREATMENT SESSION
We wrapped up with hands-on therapy:
• Therapeutic massage for muscle tension relief
• Muscle scraping technique to promote blood flow
• Cupping therapy for enhanced circulation

Winston's making solid progress! Recovery is a journey, and we're here for every step of it.