We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas! We are currently on a holiday break right now. The Caboolture Clinic is closed until Monday the 9th of January, however the North Lakes Clinic will be opened on Tuesday 3rd of January, Thursday 5th of January and Saturday 7th of January from morning till midday. Normal clinic hours will resume starting on the week of Monday the 9th of January. Please call (07) 3880 6330 as the phone is diverted to one of our admin's phone and she should be able to help you with making an appointment. ~ AUSCARE Physio team

LOW BACK PAIN Have low back pain (LBP)? You are not alone! Around "80% of people will experience LBP at some stage in their lives." But fear not, because if you are well equipped with knowledge to tackle LBP, it can be avoided. In the next couple of posts we will be outlining the 3 most effective ways to prevent and or manage LBP. Causes of LBP: • Back muscle strains • Ligament sprains • Bulging discs • Bone injuries • Poor posture • Weak core Management of LBP: 1. Core stability Core stability (or strength) is what determines your body to dynamically control and support your spine via deep and specific core muscles. Your core muscles (e.g. transverse abdominus, pelvic floor) not only help to keep the body upright and for movement, but also helps to stabilize, control, support and move the region around your lumbar spine and pelvis. When these core muscles are weak, additional stress is applied to the spine as it supports the body, and back injury or pain is more likely. However, we can reactivate and strengthen these muscles via specific retraining through the help of your physiotherapist or exercise physiologist. Research on exercise therapy, in particular core stability training (Pilates, Yoga) has had strong evidence in the prevention and treatment of LBP. It has appeared to be "effective in relieving pain and improving back-specific function for patients with chronic LBP in the short term." So REMEMBER - the stronger your core muscles are, the better you are well equipped to combat LBP!

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Need to see a physio for your aches and pains and live close to the North Lakes/Redcliffe region? Well, we've got you covered. AUSCARE Physio now has a clinic that is situated in North Lakes at Unit 205 along 53 Endeavour Boulevard. Pop down for a visit and Brigitte or one of our experienced and lovely physios will examine and give you a treatment like no other. Rest assured, you will be in very 'good hands.' Call 3880 6330 or email auscarephysio@gmail.com to make an appointment today. We look forward to seeing you.

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As the weather gets cooler, make sure not to neglect any aching joints and pains! Visit us as soon as possible. Winter is coming.

With the year going by so quickly it can get difficult to keep track of how long your pain or discomfort has been present. Make sure to get it resolved sooner rather than later! Call 5499 3200 to book an appointment.

Need a hand with your perhaps impulsively made new year's resolution? We can help! Book in for an appointment on 5499 3200 sooner rather than later.

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We are officially reopened for 2016! Hope everyone had a good Christmas and stayed safe. Give yourself the best kick-start to the new year by booking in to iron out any aches and pains, or to start that new diet that you made as a new year's resolution!