Sports and Spinal Group

16/06/2026

Your glutes might just be the missing piece in your lower back pain puzzle 🍑💪

We don’t talk about glute strength enough but when it comes to protecting your lower back, it’s one of the most important things you can work on.

Here’s why your glutes deserve more attention:

Build strength & stability — Your glutes are the powerhouse of the lower body, supporting balance, posture, and everything from sitting at your desk to chasing the kids around the park.

Protect against injury — Strong glutes take the load off your lower back, hips, and knees meaning less chance of those nagging aches and strains creeping in.

Boost your performance — Whether you’re walking, running, lifting, or playing sport, powerful glutes help you move with more speed, strength, and efficiency.

The good news?
You don’t need to overhaul your entire routine. Small, consistent glute work can make a BIG difference to how your body feels and functions.

Want to know more? We’ve put together a full breakdown on how glute and core strength can help alleviate lower back pain — link below👇

🔗 www.sportsandspinalgroup.com.au/the-crucial-role-of-glute-and-core-strength-in-alleviating-lower-back-pain

16/06/2026

Introducing the Happy Hearts App 💫💫

You’ve probably noticed it. Children coming in tired, reactive, and overwhelmed… and parents doing everything they can, yet something still isn’t adding up. After 25 years in clinical practice Dr Jel one of the founders of Sports & Spinal Group started looking deeper, beyond behaviour, beyond diagnosis, and into the body. What she found changed everything.

Built on the understanding that physical and emotional health are deeply connected, Happy Hearts brings powerful, body‑based tools into everyday life:

Supports the mind, body, and nervous system
Practical, guided approach for both parents and children
Not just advice — a structured system you can actually use
For families already in care, it also includes:

Progress tracking across your journey
Integrated communication between clinicians
A fully connected, coordinated care experience, including those navigating Craniodental care
This is the resource many families wish they had, turning insight into action, and awareness into real change.

The launch is coming soon and we'd love for you to be among the first to know.

Click below to register your interest and be the first to hear when the Happy Hearts App goes live:

👉 Register your interest and be first to know

https://happyheartstribe.org/work

10/06/2026

💆 Tight neck? Sore upper back?

Forward head posture is one of the most common and most overlooked contributors to headaches. A simple trigger point release through the upper back, shoulders and neck can ease stiffness and reduce headache frequency fast.

We show our patients this technique every day. Ask us about it at your next appointment 🤗

09/06/2026

🧠 Did you know your breathing could be causing your headaches?

Shallow breathing creates tension through the neck and shoulders and over time, that tension can refer pain straight to your head. Add in a diet high in caffeine, alcohol or processed sugars, and your body has a lot to manage. Osteopathy works with the whole body releasing tension, restoring breathing mechanics, and addressing the root cause rather than masking the symptom.

👉 Read more + book online:
https://www.sportsandspinalgroup.com.au/how-osteopaths-can-ease-headaches-for-better-health/

📍 Beaumaris: 9589 3777
Hampton: 9533 5536

07/06/2026

02/06/2026

Did you know your hip flexors are one of the most overlooked contributors to lower back pain, core weakness, and poor athletic performance?

Here’s what the research and our clinical experience tells us:
🦴 POSTURE: Tight hip flexors tilt the pelvis forward, compressing the lower spine and creating that familiar ache at the end of a long day.
💪 CORE: They connect your upper and lower body, making them essential to functional strength not just for gym-goers, but for everyday movement.
⚡ PERFORMANCE: Whether you’re chasing a ball or chasing the kids, strong, mobile hip flexors are what let you change direction safely and powerfully. A short daily reset can make a significant difference. Watch this week’s video for a stretch routine you can do at home.

Questions? Our osteopaths at Beaumaris and Hampton are here to help.

📍 Book online or call us.

01/06/2026

Sitting all day?
Your hips are probably telling you about it🪑

Tight hip flexors don't just affect your hips as they pull on your pelvis and create tension all the way up your lower back. This week's video breaks down a simple hip flexor stretch reset you can do anywhere. Just a few minutes a day can undo hours of desk sitting and keep you moving the way your body was designed to.

Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgpCx84xe_I

Ready to get assessed? Book online or call us at our Beaumaris (03 9589 3777) or Hampton (03 9533 5536) clinics.

31/05/2026

The SSG weekly truth: strength training isn’t optional for runners 💫💫

If you want better race times and fewer injuries, roadwork alone won’t cut it. Strengthening the muscles and joints that support your running is what takes performance and longevity to the next level.
This winter, pair your runs with targeted activation and strength work. Your future self will thank you.

📍 Beaumaris — 03 9589 3777
📍 Hampton — 03 9533 5536
🔗 Or book online today

26/05/2026

🏃 Winter running tip: warm up like you mean it!

Try the World’s Greatest Stretch — it hits hip mobility, thoracic rotation AND core strength all at once. It’s called the greatest for a reason 💪

25/05/2026

❄️ Running in winter? Don’t skip your warm-up.
Cold muscles are less elastic, joints need movement to lubricate properly, and your nervous system needs time to prepare for performance. Skipping your pre-run routine in winter isn’t just uncomfortable — it increases your injury risk.

Here’s what to add to your winter warm-up:

• The World’s Greatest Stretch — hip mobility, thoracic rotation & core strength in one move
• Hip stabiliser activation — essential pre-run and great for lower back or hip rehab
• Plank progressions — glute activation, deep breathing & pelvic control

Your body works harder in the cold. Give it the prep it deserves.

🔗 Book online or call us at Beaumaris (03 9589 3777) or Hampton (03 9533 5536).