Momentum Health and Chiro

12/04/2026

We listen. We care. 🩵

But not because we have to — because we genuinely want to.
We don’t just hear your stories, your stresses, or your wins as part of an appointment. We invest in them. We remember them. We care about them.

Over time, our patients become more than just patients — they feel like family. We want to know how your trip went, how your daughter’s doing, how your competition turned out on the weekend. You’re not just another number or patient to us- you are part of the Momentum family.

Because your wins feel like our wins. And when things aren’t going so well, we’re here for that too.
This isn’t just a job to us.

We’re not just listening because we’re “paid to.”

We listen, we talk, and we care — because that’s who we are, that’s what the culture at Momentum stands for 🫶🏻

10/04/2026

• FUN FACT FRIDAY •

Let’s talk about sleep, injury and what the research says ⬇️

One of the most cited studies in this area:
Milewski et al. (2014)
Found that athletes sleeping

07/04/2026

• WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY •

Ella sat down with Mo to chat about the new products you may have seen on our counter 👇

Q: What products are we stocking?
We’ve started with the basics from Chief Nutrition:
• Grass-fed whey protein concentrate
• Protein collagen bars

The whey concentrate is less processed than isolate, meaning it retains more nutrients and is easier on digestion.
The collagen bars tick a big box for us — a clean, high-protein snack with real ingredients, no fillers, and no unnecessary sugar spikes. Perfect for busy lifestyles where good options can be hard to find.

Q: Why did we choose this brand?
It’s simple — Mo uses it herself and for her family.

Chief focuses on real ingredients, high-quality protein, and no added crap.
If you’re already investing in your training and recovery, nutrition is a key pillar.

With Chief, you’re getting:
• Protein your body can actually absorb
• Natural sweeteners (no big sugar spikes)
• No fillers that upset your gut
Yes, it may cost a bit more — but you’re getting better quality and better results.

Q: Why would a Chiro & Massage clinic stock this?
Because we look at your health holistically.
Fuel matters — whether it’s for recovery, performance, or getting through your day.

This doesn’t mean everyone has to use it — but after so many patients asked Mo what she uses, it made sense to make it accessible in clinic. We value the trust our patients place in us and we love recommending ways they can support their overall health!

Come chat to us if you’ve seen them and want to know more!!
If you’ve tried them what’s your favourite flavour 😍

06/04/2026

You may have noticed something new on our counter this past week 👀

At Momentum, we’re always looking for ways to better support our patients beyond just treatment and that includes what you’re fuelling your body with. That’s why we’ve decided to partner with .nutrition and bring their products into the clinic.

Chief is an Australian brand built around one simple idea: real food, done properly. Their range of protein powders and snack bars are made from whole, natural ingredients; no fillers, no artificial sweeteners, no preservatives, and none of the processed “junk” you’ll often find in typical protein products.

Instead, you’ll find ingredients you actually recognise; things like grass-fed protein sources, nuts, natural sweeteners (monk fruit, camu camu, organic cocoa powder), and clean ingredients that support recovery, energy, and overall health.

We’ve started with the basics:
• Grass-fed whey protein concentrate
• Grass-fed collagen protein bars
Because looking after our patients goes beyond the treatment room — it’s about a holistic approach to health, recovery, and performance.

These are the kind of products you can genuinely feel good about eating — simple, effective, and built to support your body! And the best news they actually taste great 👌🏻

➡️ Stay tuned for tomorrow — where Mo dives deeper into why we chose Chief, what sets them apart, and how they can support you

If we stand behind it and put it in our bodies - it’s a no brainer to recommend and make available for our patients!

01/04/2026

Are you guilty of lifting your head or checking yourself in the mirror before you even deadlift?

It’s like looking up to see where your golf ball goes… before you’ve even hit it.
A recipe for a poor movement.

Let’s break down why this matters—and how a simple fix can improve your deadlift (and potentially help your lower back) 👇

What we commonly see
A lot of people set up with:
• Head lifted
• Eyes looking forward
• Chest cranked up

But here’s the issue—
Before you even lift the bar, you’ve already put your spine into extension.

This:
• Loads your paraspinal extensor muscles early
• Disrupts your starting position
• Sets you up for compensation before the lift even begins- cue neck pain or back issues (potentially)

Why this matters
When your eyes are forward from the start:

You’re more likely to lose that rib–pelvis relationship
This can lead to excessive extension (arching)
Which increases load through your lower back

Now—this doesn’t mean it will always cause pain or injury…
But if we can clean up your starting position and reduce unnecessary load or poor form - let’s do it.

So what do we want instead?

Pick a point 2-3m on the floor in front of you
Keep your gaze there for the entire setup
Trust your technique—no mirror needed

As you take the slack out of the bar:
Think “chin tucked”
Think “lift the back of your head to the ceiling”

If you are guilty of looking up, try this cue instead and see how it changes your deadlift and movement pattern - especially if you have experienced pain after deads.

31/03/2026

30/03/2026

What do we mean when we say “we’ll point you in the right direction”?

One of our biggest priorities is clear communication. We want our patients to understand what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and what our goals and expectations are from day one.

What matters most is that we are honest and upfront with you from the beginning.

Yes, we treat injuries within our scope, and we set practical expectations around how we expect them to respond to treatment and rehab — provided you are actually doing the rehab. But if your injury is not progressing as expected, your symptoms change, or we find signs that suggest the case needs another level of input or is no longer within our scope, we are not going to leave you hanging.

We also recognise that most pain and injuries are multifaceted, and your injury, health and goals may respond better to a multidisciplinary team behind you.
That is exactly what we mean by pointing you in the right direction.

Our job is to manage your injury and support you as a patient. That support does not stop just because we recognise that another practitioner may be better placed to help at that point in time. In fact, that is part of good care.

We co-manage cases with an amazing referral network here in Townsville. That may mean giving you the right contact, sending a referral letter, or communicating directly with another practitioner so your care continues smoothly.

This is not about giving up on patients or passing them off. It is about putting your health first. It is about recognising when a case sits outside our scope, or when someone else may be the practitioner of choice for that stage of your recovery.

Because at the end of the day, we want you to get the best care possible — even if that does not come from us alone. 🩵🩵

26/03/2026

• FUN FACT FRIDAY •

Have you sprained your ankle before? Or maybe even multiple times?

Did you know one ankle sprain increases your risk of another sprain by 3-3.5 times!

What the research says:

• A prior ankle sprain is one of the strongest risk factors for another sprain.
• People with a history of ankle sprain have about a 3.5× greater risk of sustaining another sprain compared to those without one.
• Some literature reports even higher estimates — up to 5× increased risk in certain populations.

Recurrence rates ⬇️
- Around 12–47% of ankle sprains are recurrent.
- Up to 34% re-sprain within a year.
- A significant proportion develop chronic ankle instability, which further increases recurrence risk.

You now know ankle sprains rarely have a positive outcome from just leaving them. 😟

So, for best results:
• early intervention is key
focusing on:
1. mobility
2. awareness and proprioception
3. strength
4. Power, cutting, deceleration - plyometric work. - highly important for our runners or athletes on the court or field to prepare you in a controlled environment for the uncontrollable you face in life or sport.

Don’t be another statistic!

24/03/2026

Many of us foam roll… but what does the science actually say about its effectiveness on recovery, stiffness and flexibility?

Let’s break it down:

1. Muscle recovery
Foam rolling can help with recovery—but probably not in the way most people think.
Research shows it can:
• Reduce muscle soreness (DOMS)
• Improve how “recovered” you feel
• Slightly help short-term performance after hard sessions

But—
It’s not dramatically speeding up tissue repair or recovery at a physiological level.
Think: helpful for symptoms, not a magic recovery tool. Helpful for back to back training sessions or workouts where you need short term assistance to reduce soreness and DOMS!

2. Muscle stiffness
This is where things get interesting…
Despite the common belief that foam rolling “breaks up tight tissue” or “releases fascia”—
The research doesn’t strongly support this.
Most high-quality studies show:
• No consistent or meaningful change in actual muscle stiffness
So if you feel looser after rolling it may be due to a short term increase in blood flow but not a physiological change in tissue tightness.

3. Flexibility / Range of Motion 🤸‍♀️
This is where foam rolling does shine.
Research consistently shows:
• Short-term increases in range of motion
• No negative impact on strength or performance
With regular use:
• You can see small improvements in flexibility over time
Likely due to increased stretch tolerance (your nervous system), not tissue changes

This is a great piece of info when deciding where to use foam rolling-
* Add it in before your mobility work—you’ll get more bang for your buck and move better through your ranges.

So what’s the takeaway?
Now— we’re not here to completely bash foam rolling - in fact I like it, and if I feel good (even if it is placebo) and there’s no harm in- I’ll continue.

We just want to highlight what the research actually says:
✔ May help short term
✔ Can reduce soreness
✔ Can improve movement before training

23/03/2026

Suffering with neck or shoulder pain that won’t go away??

Check out this patient’s story ⬇️

This patient came to us with ongoing chronic neck pain and left shoulder pain that had been limiting both her training and day-to-day function.

On assessment, it became clear that the issue wasn’t just the site of pain. Both her neck and shoulder symptoms were being driven by a lack of scapular mobility and control — particularly during loaded and repetitive training movements.

This resulted in increased load through the neck and contributed to left shoulder impingement and tendinopathy.

Our approach followed what we believe is the foundation of long-term results:

Recover. Rebuild. Perform.

Recover
Across her appointments, we used a combination of manual therapy — including soft tissue work, joint adjustments, and dry needling — to help settle symptoms, reduce tissue sensitivity, and support the initial healing phase.

Rebuild
From day one, we immediately started to reset the foundations. Her rehab centred around building capacity through:

Scapular mobility

Serratus anterior activation

Improved movement control

Lat loading and adduction strength

Perform
With strong foundations in place, we progressed her rehab into more specific, goal-driven training. This meant integrating intent, control, and proper mechanics into her bench press and upper body loading patterns.

At the beginning, she wasn’t able to perform a push-up due to shoulder pain, and her goal was to return to strength classes and bench pressing.

Now, she is consistently bench pressing 35–40kg weekly — completely pain-free.

This is exactly what we aim to do with every patient:

Not just help you get out of pain, but rebuild your capacity and guide you back to performing at your best — stronger, more resilient, and with a clear plan moving forward.

I feel like a proud parent when my patients get to where they want to be!! 🫶🏻👏🏼