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Nordica Health Nordica Health specialise in preventing and managing osteopenia/osteoporosis. We run an evidence-based exercise program.

Nordica Health exercise physiologists on the Sunshine Coast, have many years experience in delivering an evidence-based exercise program for osteoporosis, named Onero™. We have witnessed improvements in bone mineral density, skeletal muscle mass, strength, functional capacity and balance. Our members also continuously reports improvements of their aches and pains, confidence and quality of life. C

ontact Nordica Health Clinic in Forest Glen, Sunshine Coast, to find out more how we can assist you on your health journey.

02/08/2026

In this testimonial, one of our GLA:D® Back participants shares how understanding more about pain changed her perspective and helped her approach movement differently.

Every person's journey is different, but education can be a powerful first step towards reducing fear and getting back to doing what matters.

Thank you for sharing your story. 💙

Not all back pain is the same."Back pain" is an umbrella term that includes different conditions and presentations. Whil...
02/08/2026

Not all back pain is the same.

"Back pain" is an umbrella term that includes different conditions and presentations. While many people share similar symptoms, the underlying causes and the most appropriate management can differ.

A thorough assessment helps identify the type of back pain you're experiencing and guides the most appropriate treatment approach.

The good news? Around 90–95% of back pain is classified as non-specific low back pain, which means it cannot be linked to a single structure with certainty. This is why understanding the whole person, not just a scan, is so important.

Understanding your pain is often the first step towards building confidence and getting back to doing what matters.

02/08/2026

Our understanding of persistent pain has changed considerably over the years.

Today's evidence encourages us to look beyond scans alone and support people through education, movement, confidence, and a personalised approach to care.

We hope this gave you a smile while highlighting an important message 😅

This video is intended as a light-hearted illustration of how our understanding of persistent pain has evolved.

01/08/2026

Living with persistent pain can change the way we think about our bodies and what we're capable of.

In this short video, one of our GLA:D Back participants shares how learning more about persistent pain changed her perspective, and how understanding pain improved her confidence.

Every person's experience is unique, but stories like these remind us how powerful education, support and movement can be.

Thank you for sharing your journey. 💙

Disclaimer: Please note that some of the exercises shown in this video are not part of the GLA:D® Back Program. The footage also includes activities from our broader exercise physiology services.

What is guideline care?Healthcare is constantly evolving.The advice you receive today may be very different from what wa...
01/08/2026

What is guideline care?

Healthcare is constantly evolving.

The advice you receive today may be very different from what was recommended 20 or 30 years ago. As new research emerges, our understanding of health conditions and treatments continues to improve.

Clinical practice guidelines are developed by reviewing the best available evidence to help healthcare professionals provide care that reflects current research, not just tradition or opinion.

We've seen this across many areas of healthcare. Heart attack patients were once prescribed prolonged bed rest, whereas today cardiac rehabilitation and exercise are recognised as key parts of recovery. People with back pain were once commonly advised to have routine scans, avoid bending and lifting, or stay in bed until the pain settled. Today, for most people with non-specific low back pain, guidelines recommend that routine imaging isn't required, and that staying active and gradually returning to normal activities leads to better outcomes.

Change doesn't happen overnight, though. Research suggests it can take around 17 years for new evidence to become routine clinical practice.

At Nordica Health, we're committed to continually learning and aligning our care with current clinical guidelines, while recognising that every person's journey is unique.

Because good healthcare never stops learning.

01/08/2026

This one is a little more personal.

While setting up for one of our GLA:D Back classes recently, I found myself reflecting on why I became an Exercise Physiologist.

Living with pain shaped the way I view health, movement and recovery. Learning to understand my pain changed everything - and it's one of the reasons I'm so passionate about helping others living with persistent and recurrent pain.

I hope my story encourages someone to keep asking questions, keep learning, and know that there is hope.

Jess
Exercise Physiologist
Clinic Director

When people think about exercise, they often think about building muscles, losing weight or improving fitness.But for pe...
01/08/2026

When people think about exercise, they often think about building muscles, losing weight or improving fitness.

But for people living with persistent pain, exercise can do much more than that.

Current clinical guidelines consistently recommend exercise as one of the first-line treatments for persistent pain - not because it "fixes" damaged tissues, but because it influences many of the factors that contribute to pain.

Exercise can:
- improve strength and confidence
- calm the nervous system
- improve sleep
- reduce stress
- improve mood
- reduce inflammation
- improve cardiovascular health
- improve function
- increase participation in meaningful activities

The goal isn't simply to exercise more.

It's to find the right movement, at the right level, for the right person.

31/07/2026

This National Pain week, we are encouraging you - living with persistent pain to take action. Seek to understand your pain & find the right support!

31/07/2026

Could there be more to persistent pain than you realise?

Many of us grow up believing that pain always has one simple cause. But persistent and recurrent pain is often much more complex than that.

This National Pain Week, we're exploring some of the questions that can help change the way we think about pain - and why understanding pain is often the first step towards managing it.

Follow along this week as we continue sharing evidence-based information about persistent and recurrent pain.

Helping you understand your pain, regain confidence in movement, and get back to doing what matters. 💙
30/07/2026

Helping you understand your pain, regain confidence in movement, and get back to doing what matters. 💙

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