CB Physiotherapy

08/09/2026

You don’t need to stretch after a workout. 👀

Despite what we’ve been told for years, stretching after exercise doesn’t actually speed up recovery or reduce post-workout muscle soreness.

So if you’re worried because you’re not stretching after every session, don’t be.

Instead, focus on the things that actually matter:
🏋️‍♂️ Follow a well-designed training program
😴 Get enough quality sleep
🥗 Eat enough and fuel your body properly
📈 Gradually increase your intensity over time

Then?

Get on with your day…

Stretching can still be useful if you enjoy it, feel better doing it, or need to improve your flexibility for a specific reason. It just doesn’t need to be a mandatory part of your post-workout routine.

Save your time for the things that actually move the needle.




02/09/2026

01/09/2026

🏃‍♂️ Sydney Marathon shout-out! 🏅

A big congratulations to a couple of CBP clients who took on the Sydney Marathon on Sunday!

Nick Perera went into race day with one goal: break 3:30. After overcoming some hip issues during his preparation, Nick diligently worked through his prescribed rehab and made it to the start line pain-free and ready to go.

He delivered, crossing the finish line in an impressive 3:29:20! 👏

Alex Lalande also had a fantastic run, finishing in 3:58:04 to break the 4-hour mark. Alex navigated some knee and lower back issues throughout his preparation, and has come out the other side feeling fitter, stronger and more confident in his running.

And he’s not stopping there! Alex has multiple races planned over the next 12 months, with the big long-term goal being the New York Marathon in November 2027. 🇺🇸

Well done, boys. All the hard work behind the scenes makes race-day results like these even more rewarding. 💪

20/07/2026

The clients I love working with most are the ones who fully embrace the education side of rehab and commit to every step of the process with a clear goal in mind.

Bex tore her hamstring while teaching pole just 5 weeks before the Miss Pole Dance Victoria MX Amateur Competition.

Over the past 5 weeks, she ticked off every milestone we set together. She trusted the process, stayed consistent with her rehab, and gave herself the best possible chance of making it back to the stage.

On Saturday, not only did she compete, but she absolutely nailed her performance and walked away with the Sponsors’ Choice Award.

An incredible result and a testament to her diligence and effort.

Congrats Bex Neilson, you’ve earned it! !👏




15/06/2026

Your spine is strong, adaptable, and designed to move.

Many people are told to keep a “neutral spine” at all costs, but real life doesn’t work that way.

We bend, twist, reach, lift, and move in all directions every day.

Avoiding movement out of fear can actually make you more sensitive and less confident over time.

Movement isn’t the enemy. Fear of movement often is.

Train your body to move. Trust your back. Build resilience.

02/06/2026

So it’s been a minute! Half way through 2026 and this is only my 2nd post on the grid…

Creating regular social media content used to be a non-negotiable part of each week for me. And it’s fair to say, it has paid off over the years. It has helped me spread important messages, build trust with my audience and grow my business.

However, after 10 years in the game, its importance has somewhat diminished for me. I never made a conscious decision to post less, but there has been a gradual and organic shift in how I prioritise my time.

I used to believe that if I didn’t post a certain number of times each month, business would suffer and the numbers would drop. Thankfully, that hasn’t been the case. There’s no doubt that social media is an important platform, but it isn’t the be all and end all.

But anyway, here we are! And here is an update for you.
�This year, I became a Dad for the first time. Running two business between my wife and I, whilst learning how to be parents, has been hectic to say the least. But in the best way possible.

Things look a little different now. This page may not be as active as it once was. But I’m still here. Still practicing. Still as passionate about evidence-based physiotherapy as ever.��Many of you would already know, I closed my Port Melbourne clinic in February after 9 years. That was a hard call to make, but definitely the right one for myself and my family. From an operational perspective, it has simplified things considerably, with my time now spent under one roof only.

I’m now consulting in Moorabbin (out of CrossFit Project Bayside) from Monday-Thursday, and working from home on Fridays doing telehealth consults.
�More content on this page is coming! But perhaps just not as often as before.

If you need me, you know where to find me. My DMs and emails are always open.

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31/03/2026

Save this workout for when you’re on Maternity or Paternity leave! 💪

15/12/2025

Progressive overload gets all the hype.
But recovery? That’s where the real results happen. 🧪⚖️

If you train hard — lift heavy, run fast, push your limits — this matters.

Your body doesn’t get stronger during training. It adapts after, when you recover.

Training is just stress.
Results come from applying the right amount of stress — and then giving your body enough time to bounce back. ⁣

This is the balance:
Too little stress = no progress
Too much stress + poor recovery = pain, plateaus, or injury ⁣

🔁 You need both:
➡️ Training to challenge your body
➡️ Recovery to rebuild it stronger

💡 This is the SRA principle:
Stimulus → Recovery → Adaptation

Strength, speed, endurance, mobility — none of it improves unless recovery does its job.

✅ Better recovery = better sessions
✅ Higher training quality over time
🚫 Skip it and performance drops, niggles creep in, and injuries follow ⁣

Think of it this way: Training is the spark 🔥 Recovery is the oxygen 🧯

If you’re training hard but not recovering well, you’re only doing half the work.


 


12/12/2025

Congratulations to CBP client and legend David Camilleri on representing Victoria at the National Veterans Championships in Bunbury! 🇦🇺👏🏻

David even came home with a BOG from his outing against the ACT, scoring 46 in a 109 run opening partnership, and snaring 2/41 with the ball. 🏏

28/11/2025

Only a couple of days left of Movember!

Su***de is the leading cause of death for Aussie Men between the ages of 15 and 44.

If you can spare $5-10 to help me raise important funds to stop men from dying too young, it would be greatly appreciated.

Donation link below if you can assist ❤️

https://au.movember.com/mospace/10927889?utm_medium=app&utm_source=ios&utm_campaign=share-mospace

Chris's Motivation: Globally, the rate of su***de is alarmingly high, particularly in men. Too many men are ‘toughing it out’, keeping their feelings to themselves and struggling in silence. Movember is aiming to reduce the rate of male su***de by 25% by 2030, and I want to help them get there. ...