Champion Health

25/07/2025

Has post-workout soreness turned you off your health goals?

Post workout soreness also known as DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness) often occurs with sudden spikes in regular physical activity OR NEW physical activity.

It doesn't matter if you're a professional athlete or beginner to exercise... EVERYONE can experience DOMS.

The pain you temporarily feel (up to 7 days sometimes) is due to microtears in your muscles and the healing (inflammatory) process.

The healing process is important as when you are sore and resting, your muscles repair and re-build bigger and better to deal with the next round of physical activity.

Unfortunately, many people work out too vigorously on their first session.

No one wants to experience a high degree of pain on a regular basis, so it's normal to avoid your next workout due to fear of it happening again or worse!

The trick to any health habit is to SLOWLY push yourself out of your comfort zone.

If you've had an extremely painful post workout discomfort, know that it is normal to feel scared and anxious about working out.

There are many different ways to work out and for some people, it is simply doing one exercise a day spread over multiple hours.

Simply start where you feel comfortable and slowly add more repetitions or exercises so that YOU are in control of the discomfort.

It is YOUR journey -- don't give up!

18/07/2025

Supermarkets can BREAK people... or at least food choices. 😫

Shops employ a large range of marketing and psychological mechanisms to influence your purchases. 🧠🛒

If you're familiar with these tactics, then it's far easier to stop yourself getting caught with impulse purchases.

How many of these 6 supermarket healthy choices do you follow?

1. Shop in the Fresh Fruit & Vege aisle FIRST 🍎

2. Stick to the perimeter of the shops 🚶‍♀️

3. Only enter an aisle for a SPECIFIC item on a LIST 📝

4. Double check the 'specials' 👀

5. Avoid the eye height products 🚫

6. Eat before you go shopping. 😋

Our dietitian team has a WHOLE book on How to Shop Better and it's FREE. 🥳

Want a copy?

Simply send us a private message! ✉️

08/07/2025

Did you know that over 10M Australians are eligible for 5 cost assisted Medicare sessions every year and only 30% actually use them?

Find out how to access your 5 FREE allied health sessions at Champion Health in person or online below

Spread the word by tagging or sharing, as many Australians are struggling with affordability and accessibility to healthcare!

01/07/2025

Work Injuries AREN'T always OBVIOUS.

Many work injuries aren't recognized because they are not physical in nature which means they're not reported to HR and medical professionals.

Typically, people with 'silent' work injuries fall into the following categories:

1. Psychological Injuries

Unreported incidences of bullying, stress or traumatic events that require time off work or people are told to 'suck it up'.

2. Repetitive Strain Injuries

Gradually worsening pain and discomfort since starting at a workplace (particular with awkward postures or long hours) that continues to worsen for more than 3 months resulting in work and personal productivity changes.

3. Delayed Onset of Symptoms

Incidences such as a 'head knock' or trip that people often laugh at resulting in 'embarrassment often come with delayed symptoms that can take days to start manifesting.

4. Underreporting of Symptoms

Many workers, initially minimize the pain and discomfort they're feeling because they worry about reprimand or being told off or having to do 'extra paperwork' and being a social burden to others.

5. Occupational Diseases

Exposure to harmful substances and conditions can manifest long after your work days are over, particularly in hearing / vision changes.

Do you know anyone who may be experiencing a 'silent' work injury that we can help?

26/06/2025

Do your kids struggle with food?

Many people are unaware that not all health professionals are excellent at treating children, especially if they have neurodivergence or complex medical conditions.

This is why we have pediatric (kid) clinicians!

Meet Samara.

Samara is apart of the Champion Health Springwood pediatric team.

Primarily working with kids under the age of 17, Samara brings special skills in working with children who are fussy eaters.

We truly believe that picky and fussy eating can be turned into a superpower!

Children who only eat 'brown diets' or particular foods aren't always going through a 'phase'.

Despite popular belief by many parents, these behaviors can be improved and parents don't have to feel frustrated and powerless in the process.

21/06/2025

Quality Control of Health Services

There's nothing more exciting than helping our pediatric care team test new equipment.

It's finally time to remind everyone that adults are just BIG Kids and we all want to have fun!

Do you think you can beat the Champion Health team at games using BlazePod?

17/06/2025

Social Cooking with Dietitians.

Before you cringe on how tasteless and healthy the meal MUST be simply because a dietitian was involved... we have news for you.

We learnt to make the MOST DELICOUS burgers and fries from scratch with What Ability

Dani the dietitian scoured the markets for the most delicious -- melt in your mouth meat -- and crispy fresh salad.

Combining this with large, fresh dirty potatoes was just a recipe for a food coma.

This super social casual setting was a chance for everyone to laugh, play and chat.

Of course, we got to level up our cooking skills, achieve a little sensory overload with food but most important we were there to tantalise the taste buds.

Did you know our dietetics team also do 1:1 cooking lessons and kids cooking classes?

11/06/2025

Want 5 FREE SESSIONS? 🤔⁣
⁣
Most people think bulk billing is gone for good in Australia.

Champion Health is one of the LAST allied health clinics that bulk bill GP referred plans in Brisbane.

These plans allow you to access up to 5 free sessions per calendar year with us 😁.

If you've had any physical or mental health changes that have been ongoing for over 6 months -- you may qualify for these sessions.

Talk to your GP today about accessing bulk billed services at Champion Health's, including:

- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Hand Therapy
- Pediatric Services
- Exercise Physiology
- Hydrotherapy
- Dietetics

📅 Book your appointments today:⁣
⁣
📞 Springwood: (07) 3299 2794⁣
📞 Eight Mile Plains: (07) 3709 5554⁣
⁣
🌐 Book Online at www.champhealth.com.au

Champion Health is multi-location one stop shop for ALL Health services in Queensland.

09/06/2025

🤔 Have you seen Sam? 🤔

Sam is one of our senior dietitians who appears regularly online answering all manner of complex questions about metabolism and fertility.

Recently, Sam has been showcased across numerous mediums for her expertise with helping women address fertility issues; particular those with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).

It's not as simple as just eat this or that for many people.

Sam shows that specialized knowledge and skills can truly transform the results that you can experience.

05/06/2025

Haven't been able to see our new Springwood Clinic?

Check out our teams first reaction video and walk through Springwood Mall

03/06/2025

Relocations always come with a few bumps.

However, the instant relief of always being able to get coffee and a carpark at our location is a game changer.

Don’t forget to pop in and say Hi!