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mhealth Suite 2/3 Swanston Street, Mentone, Victoria 3194
03 8585 2222
http://www.mhealth.com.au/

We believe you deserve to have help when you need it, so we have longer opening hours, and a range of services - and we offer appointments / classes 6 days a week. It’s time to stop your body from holding you back on the dreams you thought you’d never achieve. Book your appointment or class today, and let us help you get back to doing the things you want and love to do!

Strength work doesn’t just build muscle. In people with persistent pain, it changes how the nervous system processes sig...
11/06/2026

Strength work doesn’t just build muscle. In people with persistent pain, it changes how the nervous system processes signals from that body part.

Repeated, graded loading tells the brain the tissue is capable. Over weeks, sensitivity drops. Thresholds lift. The thing that used to provoke pain starts feeling neutral. The research on this is strong for lower back pain, chronic neck pain, tendinopathies, and knee osteoarthritis.

The dose matters. Once a week doesn’t do much. Two to three sessions of specific, progressive loading does. The first few weeks need to be pitched low, because starting too hard flares things.

A strength assessment at mhealth sets the starting load for you, so you don’t have to guess. From there, the programming stays honest about where you are and where you are progressing.

Book a strength assessment through the link in bio.

“Is it okay to move when pain won’t go away?” This is one of the most common questions we get from people managing long-...
08/06/2026

“Is it okay to move when pain won’t go away?” This is one of the most common questions we get from people managing long-standing pain. Short answer: yes, almost always.

The worry is usually that movement will cause more damage. That is rarely what is happening in chronic pain. The flares come from a system that is more sensitive, not from new injury. Moving within your current capacity tells the nervous system the movement is safe and gradually lowers the sensitivity.

What matters is dose.
✅ A 10 minute walk when you can tolerate 15 is a win.
✅ A 40 minute walk that leaves you in bed the next day is a setback.

We call this staying on the “green side” of the line.

If you want help finding where that line is, book a physio session with us. We build the plan around what you can do now.

Back pain doesn't always mean back off.Nine low-impact exercises for back pain and sore joints, from walking and swimmin...
04/06/2026

Back pain doesn't always mean back off.

Nine low-impact exercises for back pain and sore joints, from walking and swimming to Clinical Pilates and tai chi. Each one keeps you moving without the pounding that aggravates sensitive tissue.

Not sure where to start? The full article walks through each option, including when to see a physio first.
👉 https://www.mhealth.com.au/low-impact-exercises-for-back-pain/

Acute pain wants rest for a short window. Chronic pain behaves the opposite way.After three months, the nervous system h...
03/06/2026

Acute pain wants rest for a short window. Chronic pain behaves the opposite way.

After three months, the nervous system has usually become more sensitive, not less. Rest and avoidance keep the system sensitised. Gentle, consistent movement is what retrains it.

The sweet spot for chronic pain rehab is what the research calls graded exposure. Start below your pain threshold. Stay there. Build up slowly. It feels slow at first, because it is. The wins come in weeks, not days. They compound though.

If you have been stuck in the “rest when it flares, return to normal when it settles, flare again” loop, a physio can help you map out a graded plan.

Book an assessment with us. We work with a lot of chronic pain presentations and have time for the slow, useful conversations you need.

Back pain that keeps returning? Not sure where to start? 💪You don't need a scan result to book an appointment at mhealth...
03/06/2026

Back pain that keeps returning? Not sure where to start? 💪

You don't need a scan result to book an appointment at mhealth. Our physios assess how you move, where you're under load, and what's actually contributing to your symptoms. You'll leave with a clear explanation and a plan built around your body and your goals.

No GP referral needed. No imaging required to get started.

Book your physio assessment at mhealth Mentone today.
https://www.mhealth.com.au/book-online-2/

Chronic pain, meaning pain that has stuck around for longer than three months, behaves differently to acute injury pain....
01/06/2026

Chronic pain, meaning pain that has stuck around for longer than three months, behaves differently to acute injury pain. The reason matters.

Pain is produced by the brain in response to a bunch of inputs. Tissue damage is one of them. So is sleep, stress, past experience, beliefs about pain, and the current context. In acute pain, the tissue is the main voice. In chronic pain, the tissue is only a small part of what the brain is listening to.

That is why two people with identical scans can have completely different pain experiences. And why pain can be very real without any active tissue damage.

This opens up more ways to change pain. Strength work, sleep, graded exposure, stress handling, paced activity. Each of these moves the dial.

This month we are unpacking chronic pain in depth. Save the post and follow along.

Did you know that lower back pain causes aren’t always linked to a serious injury? Sometimes it’s from prolonged sitting...
01/06/2026

Did you know that lower back pain causes aren’t always linked to a serious injury? Sometimes it’s from prolonged sitting, poor lifting habits, muscle overload, or repetitive movements that slowly strain the body over time. Common causes of lower back pain can include a lower back muscle strain, poor posture, or even spending too many hours at a desk.

You might notice lower back pain when sitting, stiffness after inactivity, or lower back pain after lifting something awkwardly. While many cases improve with the right movement and rehabilitation, persistent pain can sometimes point to more complex or chronic lower back pain causes that need proper assessment.

👉 Understanding the cause is the first step toward effective treatment and long-term relief. Learn more about what causes lower back pain and what actually helps
https://www.mhealth.com.au/lower-back-pain-causes/

"Do I need an X-ray for back pain before I see a physio?" 📍Short answer: usually not. X-rays show bone, not soft tissue,...
30/05/2026

"Do I need an X-ray for back pain before I see a physio?" 📍

Short answer: usually not. X-rays show bone, not soft tissue, so they miss most of what drives back pain. Disc irritation, nerve involvement, muscle tension. None of that appears on an X-ray.

Even with an MRI, the question isn't just 'what does the scan show?' It's 'does the result actually change what we'd do?' In most straightforward presentations, it doesn't.

Your first physio appointment often tells you more about what's going on than a report will, because we assess how your back moves, loads, and responds in real time.

We've put together a full explainer on back pain imaging: when it helps, when it adds noise, and what to expect from a physio assessment instead. Read here: https://www.mhealth.com.au/do-i-need-a-scan-for-back-pain/

Got back pain and wondering whether to book a scan first? 🧠Here's something worth knowing: research shows disc bulges ap...
28/05/2026

Got back pain and wondering whether to book a scan first? 🧠

Here's something worth knowing: research shows disc bulges appear on MRI in 30% of completely pain-free 20-year-olds, and 84% of pain-free 80-year-olds. That's not a typo. These findings are a normal part of how spines age and often have nothing to do with your symptoms.

Choosing Wisely Australia and RANZCR both advise against routine back pain imaging for most low back pain cases. Scans can be useful, but only when the clinical picture genuinely calls for it.

We've written a clear, no-jargon guide on exactly this topic: when lower back pain MRI helps, when it doesn't, and what to do instead.

Read the full article here: https://www.mhealth.com.au/do-i-need-a-scan-for-back-pain/

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