Target Physio

29/10/2026

👻 GHOST YOUR PAIN… NOT YOUR PHYSIO! 🎃
Feeling haunted by that annoying ache that just won’t leave you alone?
You could ghost it…
👻 Pretend you didn’t notice it.
👻 Ghost your exercises.
👻 Stop doing the things that hurt.
👻 Ghost your rehab.
👻 Skip your appointment because you’re “feeling better”.
👻 Hope the whole thing magically disappears.

Spoiler alert: Your pain probably didn’t get the memo. 👀

Instead of letting aches and pains haunt you, let’s work out why they’re there, what you can do about them, and how to get you back to doing the things you love.

So this Halloween, don’t ghost your physio.
We promise we’re much less scary than the alternative. 😜

🎃 Don’t let your aches haunt you.

🎯Targeting pain and function, Enabling fitness.
📍 Karalee | Kenmore | Bellbowrie
📞 (07) 3202 5216
📧 [email protected]
🌐 targetphysio.com.au

28/10/2026

🩻 PHYSIO MYTH BUSTER

“My MRI shows degeneration, so my back must be damaged!”

Getting an MRI can feel reassuring because you finally have an answer — but sometimes the words on the report can sound much scarier than they actually are.

The truth? Changes on spinal MRI scans are extremely common, including in people who have little or no back pain.

🧠 WHAT CAN AN MRI SHOW?

You might see terms such as:

• Disc bulges or protrusions
• Disc degeneration
• Facet joint arthritis
• Spinal canal or foraminal narrowing

These findings don’t automatically mean your spine is damaged or that they are the cause of your pain.

🤔 SO WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

A concerning-sounding scan report can sometimes make you feel like your spine is fragile, worn out or unsafe to move.

That fear can lead to avoiding movement and everyday activities — which can actually make it harder to rebuild strength and confidence.

Pain and what appears on an MRI don’t always match.

💪 WHAT ACTUALLY HELPS?

Your physio can help you:

🎯 Stay active and keep moving
🎯 Build strength and confidence
🎯 Understand your pain and what influences it
🎯 Gradually return to the activities you enjoy
🎯 Develop a treatment plan tailored to you, rather than just your scan

🔑 THE TAKEAWAY

Your MRI is one piece of the puzzle — not your whole story.

Your symptoms, history, physical assessment, goals and lifestyle all matter too.

So don’t let a scary-sounding MRI report convince you that your back is broken. Let’s look at the whole picture. 💙

🎯 Targeting pain and function, Enabling fitness.

📍 Karalee | Kenmore | Bellbowrie
📞 (07) 3202 5216
📧 [email protected]
🌐 targetphysio.com.au

27/10/2026

🐴 WIN OF THE WEEK: It’s the little things that matter.
🎯Tania’s patient came to us with elbow pain that was getting in the way of everyday life.
Now, she’s back to doing two things that might sound simple… but mean the world to her: brushing her horse and cleaning out her pool. 🥰

🎯Because sometimes, the biggest wins aren’t running a marathon or lifting a huge weight.
They’re the small, everyday moments that make up our lives. The things we want — and need — to be able to do without pain.

💭 What’s the one small task you wish you could do without pain?
Maybe it’s gardening.
Maybe it’s playing with the grandkids.
Maybe it’s hanging out the washing, walking the dog, getting down on the floor… or simply getting through your day without constantly thinking about your pain.
You don’t have to just put up with it.
Our team can help you understand what’s going on, build your strength and confidence, and work towards getting you moving, doing and enjoying the things that matter to you again.

🎯 Let’s get you back to your everyday.
Targeting pain and function, Enabling fitness.

📍 Karalee | Kenmore | Bellbowrie
📞 (07) 3202 5216
📧 [email protected]
🌐 targetphysio.com.au
What’s your “little thing”? Tell us below. 👇

25/10/2026

“But I’m only here for my sore knee… why do you need to know ALL that?!” 🤔

🎯Because your body doesn’t come with an instruction manual! 😉
🎯That detailed medical history helps our physios understand the whole picture, not just the spot that hurts.
💙 It helps us keep you safe
🔎 Identify anything that might need further investigation
💊 Understand how medications or health conditions may affect your treatment
🎯 Tailor your treatment to you — your goals, lifestyle and activities
🧩 And make sure we’re not missing an important piece of the puzzle.

🎯So yes… we ask a lot of questions.
But there’s a reason behind every one.
Because good physio isn’t just about treating where it hurts it’s about understanding you. 💙

🎯 Targeting pain and function, Enabling fitness.
📍 Karalee | Kenmore | Bellbowrie
📞 (07) 3202 5216
📧 [email protected]
🌐 targetphysio.com.au

20/10/2026

🎾 How you come in vs how you leave.

When your back hurts, picking up a ball can become a full-body negotiation.
The squat.
The side bend.
The awkward straight-leg reach.

But here’s the thing… bending, reaching, squatting and lifting aren’t just gym exercises.

They’re movements you need for everyday life today, tomorrow and well into your twilight years. ❤️

Picking something up off the floor.
Gardening.
Playing with the grandkids.
Getting dressed.
Loading the dishwasher.
Lifting the shopping.
The goal of physiotherapy isn’t to make you move perfectly.
It’s to help you build the strength, confidence and control to keep doing the things that matter to you.

🎯 Targeting pain and function, Enabling fitness.

📍 Karalee | Kenmore | Bellbowrie
📞 (07) 3202 5216
📧 [email protected]
🌐 targetphysio.com.au

20/10/2026

https://youtu.be/VSPIbcdJHH8?si=N2c4_intAiGTeuyk

Check out this very clever and funny video shared at last week’s Australian Physiotherapy Association conference.

Volume up! And of course once you have watched…go and do “one more rep” 🤪

🎯 Targeting pain and function, Enabling fitness.
📍 Karalee | Kenmore | Bellbowrie
📞 (07) 3202 5216
📧 [email protected]
🌐 targetphysio.com.au

https://www.julianmoore.com.au

19/10/2026

🦴 World Osteoporosis Day

Strong bones need loading. 💪
🦴 Low bone density?
👉 Weight-bearing & resistance exercise can help build and maintain stronger bones.
🦵 Poor hip strength?
👉 Strengthen those hip abductors with targeted, weight-bearing exercises.
Don’t just protect your bones — challenge them!

Talk to your physio or Exercise Physiologist about the right exercises for you.

🎯 Targeting pain and function, Enabling fitness.

📍 Karalee | Kenmore | Bellbowrie
📞 (07) 3202 5216
📧 [email protected]
🌐 targetphysio.com.au

18/10/2026

🩻MEET YOUR LUMBAR SPINE🩻
Five bones. Built for support and movement!

The five vertebrae in your lower back are numbered L1–L5. These are the largest movable vertebrae in your spine, supporting much of your upper body’s weight.

L1: THE SPINAL CORD’S NEIGHBOR
Your spinal cord usually ends around the L1–L2 level in adults. Below this point, a bundle of nerve roots continues down the spinal canal. It’s called the cauda equina, Latin for “horse’s tail,” because of its appearance!

L2: THE WEIGHT BEARER
L2 is part of your lower back’s support team. Like the other lumbar vertebrae, it has a large vertebral body, the main weight-bearing part of the bone. Lumbar vertebrae are much larger than those in your neck because they support greater loads.

L3: ONE OF THE BIG FIVE
L3 sits in the middle of the lumbar spine. Together, these five sturdy vertebrae help support your upper body while allowing your lower back to bend and move.

L4: THE HIP-BONE LANDMARK
An imaginary line joining the highest points of your hip bones usually crosses around L4 or the space between L4 and L5. Clinicians use this as an approximate landmark, although its position varies from person to person.

L5: THE HEAVY LIFTER
L5 is the largest lumbar vertebra. It sits where your movable lower back meets the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of your spine, helping transfer weight toward your pelvis.

Which fact surprised you most?

🎯 Targeting pain and function, Enabling fitness. 🎯
📍 Karalee | Kenmore | Bellbowrie
📞 (07) 3202 5216
📧 [email protected]
🌐 targetphysio.com.au

14/10/2026

💪 SHOULDER ARTHRITIS | WALL PUSH-UPS
🎯 Shoulder arthritis? You don’t have to stop using your arms!
🎯 Shoulder pain can make you want to protect the joint and stop using it. But completely avoiding movement can mean losing strength and function.
🎯 Wall push-ups are a gentle way to keep your shoulders and arms working. Stand an arm’s length from a wall, place your hands at shoulder height and slowly bring your chest towards the wall before pushing yourself back.
🎯 They help build strength through your shoulders and arms while putting less load through the joint than a traditional push-up.
🎯 The goal isn’t to push through pain — it’s to find movement your body can tolerate and gradually build from there.
🎯 Arthritis isn’t the end of your active life. You can keep moving!
🎯 If you’re not sure where to start, your physiotherapist or exercise physiologist can help you choose the right exercises and modify them to suit you.

🎯 Targeting pain and function, Enabling fitness.

📍 Karalee | Kenmore | Bellbowrie
📞 (07) 3202 5216
📧 [email protected]
🌐 targetphysio.com.au