Live Well Health Centre

💙 September is Pain Awareness Month 💙

Did you know 1 in 6 Australians live with chronic pain every day?

Research commissioned by Osteopathy Australia found that when it comes to pain:
▫️44% of Australians identified back pain as their greatest concern
◽️25% identified headaches and migraines
◽️24% identified neck pain
◽️23% identified shoulder pain
◽️1 in 6 tradies had sought treatment for a work-related injury

Living with persistent pain can affect much more than movement. It can influence work, daily activities, relationships and overall wellbeing.

Osteopaths take a whole-person approach to pain management. Depending on the individual, care may include hands-on treatment, clinical exercise, movement and postural advice, education and strategies to support self-management.

Throughout Pain Awareness Month, we’ll be sharing information about common causes of pain, understanding persistent pain and some of the ways osteopathy may assist as part of a broader management plan.

💙 Follow along throughout September as we talk all things pain.

“Honest care above all else”

You may already recognise Michael from our reception team, and we’re excited to officially welcome him as an Osteopath at Live Well!

Michael has a strong interest in sports injuries, spinal pain and movement related concerns.

✨ To celebrate, enjoy $26 OFF an appointment with Michael during September or October!

Mention this post at your appointment to claim the offer.

📞 Call us or book online to secure your appointment.

“Honest care above all else”

Jaw Pain or Clicking? It Could Be Your TMJ

TMJ dysfunction can contribute to:

• Jaw pain or tension
• Clicking or popping
• Headaches or facial pain
• Discomfort when chewing
• Reduced jaw movement

Osteopathy may help by addressing the jaw and surrounding muscles and joints of the neck and upper back through hands-on treatment and targeted exercises.

If jaw pain is bothering you, our osteopaths can assess what may be contributing to your symptoms.

“Honest care above all else”

🟣 Myth Vs Fact 🟣

Myth: If an exercise doesn’t make you sore, it didn’t work.

It’s easy to associate muscle soreness with a “good workout”, but feeling sore the next day isn’t an indication of how effective your exercise session was.

Fact: Progress isn’t measured by soreness.

Muscle soreness often occurs when you introduce a new exercise, increase your training load, or perform movements your body isn’t used to. As your body adapts, you may experience less soreness and that doesn’t mean you’ve stopped making progress.

Instead, signs of progress can include:
• Improved strength and endurance
• Better control and coordination
• Increased mobility
• Improved balance and stability
• Better exercise technique
• Gradually increasing resistance, repetitions or exercise complexity

The goal of exercise isn’t to leave every session feeling sore. Consistent, appropriately progressed movement is what matters.

So, no soreness after your workout? That doesn’t mean it didn’t work. 🏋️‍♀️

“Honest care above all else”

We’re back from Noosa and WOW… did we have fun! 🌴☀️

Dinners, walks, swims, runs, shopping, massages, plenty of laughs and, most importantly, some quality time together. 💛

We’ve come home with full hearts, great memories (and maybe slightly heavier suitcases 😂) and we’re refreshed and ready to get back into it!

Now brace yourselves…

📸 NOOSA PHOTO DUMP INCOMING…

Our Live Well Health Centre team is heading to Queensland for a work retreat! 🌴

We’ll be taking this time to connect as a team, invest in professional development and return refreshed with new ideas to continue providing you with the highest quality care.

Clinic Availability
📅 Thursday 13 August — CLOSED
📅 Friday 14 August — CLOSED
📅 Saturday 15 August — OPEN 8am–1pm with Nick
📅 Sunday 16 August — CLOSED

We’ll fully reopen on Monday 17 August at 8am.

💻 If you need an appointment before or after our closure, or would like to see Nick on Saturday, please book online to secure your preferred time.

Please note, our clinic phone will be unattended while the team is away, so online booking will be the best way to make an appointment.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. 💙