Living Springs Health Group

Living Springs Health Group The power of healing through movement.

Our team at Living Springs Health group, are dedicated to providing quality, affordable and effective health care services to support you! Allied health professionals in Sydney and Brisbane providing quality physio, exercise physio, podiatry services to treat workplace & sports injuries, neck & back pain, headaches & migraines, TMD

02/04/2026
25/03/2026

✋ Numbness or Tingling in Your Fingers?

If you keep feeling numbness, tingling, or pain in your thumb, index, and middle fingers, it might not just be “tight muscles” it could be carpal tunnel syndrome.

This happens when the median nerve gets compressed as it passes through a narrow tunnel in your wrist.

🚨 Common symptoms include:
• Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers
• Burning or pain in the hand or wrist
• Weak grip or dropping objects
• Symptoms that come and go, especially at night or with repetitive use

💪 Exercises can help
Gentle, controlled movements such as:
• Median nerve glides
• Tendon gliding exercises
• Wrist flexor stretches
• Light wrist mobility work

✨ These should feel comfortable, not aggressive or painful.

⚠️ When to get it checked
If symptoms keep returning, worsen, or your grip strength decreases, it’s important to get it properly assessed.

🧠 How physio can help
Physiotherapy can identify the cause, reduce nerve irritation, and guide you with the right exercises to improve hand function and prevent progression.

Spending time with the CASS community was a meaningful reminder that healthcare goes beyond the clinic, it’s about conne...
20/03/2026

Spending time with the CASS community was a meaningful reminder that healthcare goes beyond the clinic, it’s about connection, education, and support.

We shared how physiotherapy can help reduce pain, improve mobility, build strength, and prevent injuries, supporting people to stay active and independent in their daily lives.

Through simple hands-on demonstration treatments, we turned knowledge into real experience, allowing everyone to feel the benefits and better understand their bodies.

Grateful for the opportunity to connect and contribute to a healthier, stronger community 🤍





13/03/2026

Many people do the glute bridge but end up using their lower back or hamstrings instead of their glutes. To get the most benefit from this exercise, focus on a few simple cues: push through your heels, engage your core before lifting, keep your knees aligned, and squeeze your glutes at the top. Move slowly and control the movement rather than rushing through reps. Start with 10–12 reps for 2–3 sets, focusing on good form to help improve glute strength, hip stability, and lower back support. Save this for your next workout and check your form.

09/03/2026

💪 Shoulder Stability Exercises

Strong and stable shoulders help improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. Try these 3 simple exercises to build better shoulder control and support.

1️⃣ Ball Overhead Press
Hold a small ball between your hands at chest level. Press the ball overhead while gently squeezing it. Keep your core engaged and avoid arching your back.
3 sets of 10–12 reps

2️⃣ Prone T’s
Lie face down on a bench or mat with your arms out to the side forming a “T”. Lift your arms while squeezing your shoulder blades together. Keep your neck relaxed and move slowly.
3 sets of 10–12 reps

3️⃣ Shoulder Taps
Start in a high plank position. Tap one shoulder with the opposite hand while keeping your hips stable and core tight. Alternate sides with control.
3 sets of 20 taps (10 each side)

✨ Focus on slow, controlled movements and proper form to get the most benefit.

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06/03/2026

Anterior Pelvic Tilt can lead to lower back tightness and hip discomfort.
It often occurs when the hip flexors become tight and the core and glutes are weak, causing the pelvis to tilt forward.

The good news: With the right strengthening and stretching exercises, it can be improved.

04/03/2026

🤲 Pain on the Thumb Side of Your Wrist?

Do you feel pain when lifting your baby, gripping objects, typing, or opening a jar?

You might be experiencing De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis — a condition where the thumb tendons become irritated and inflamed.

It’s common in:
• New mums
• Office workers
• Gym-goers
• Anyone doing repetitive gripping or lifting

The pain is usually felt at the base of the thumb and can be sharp when moving your thumb or bending your wrist.

💪 Here are 3 simple exercises you can try at home:

1️⃣ Thumb Extensor Stretch – Gently stretch the thumb tendons to reduce tightness
2️⃣ Thumb Lift (Strengthening) – Improve tendon strength and control
3️⃣ Isometric Thumb Press – Activate muscles without excessive movement

✨ Move slowly and stay within a comfortable range.
If pain persists or worsens, seeing a physiotherapist can help guide proper treatment and recovery.

27/02/2026

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools for managing diabetes 💪

Regular movement helps your body use insulin more effectively, supports stable blood sugar levels, and boosts overall energy. The best part? You don’t need complicated workouts, simple, consistent exercises can make a real difference.

25/02/2026

🦵 Struggling With Your Knees?

Knee pain or instability during sport, gym, or daily movement can often be linked to reduced strength and control around the joint.

So why does knee stability matter?

Your muscles, tendons, and nervous system must work together to control movement — especially under load, speed, and unpredictable conditions.
Without proper control, the knee absorbs more stress than it should.

Here are 3 exercises to build stronger, more stable knees 👇

1️⃣ Assisted Skater Squats
Great for improving single-leg control and reducing knee collapse.

2️⃣ Goblet Squat with Mini Band Cues
Encourages proper knee alignment and activates the glutes.

3️⃣ Elevated Split Squats
Builds strength and balance through a full range of motion.

✨ Focus on slow, controlled movement and proper alignment.
Stronger hips and quads = better knee support.

If knee pain persists, a physiotherapist can help identify the root cause and guide your progression safely.

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Sydney, NSW
2220

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
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Living Springs Physiotherapy in Underwood & Sunnybank

Providing specialist services in the effective treatment of sports injuries, neck & back pain, headaches & migraines, jaw dysfunctions, workplace injuries and motor vehicle accident injuries including whiplash.

At Living Springs Physiotherapy in Sunnybank Plaza and the Watersprings Health Centre Underwood, we provide quality physio services to the Southside of Brisbane. We look after patients in local communities including Sunnybank, Rochedale, Eight Mile Plains, Robertson, MacGregor, Upper Mount Gravatt, Coopers Plains, Salisbury, Calamvale, Runcorn, Sunnybank Hills, Underwood and Springwood.

Physiotherapists use a variety of treatment techniques to help your body work to its full potential. This can help repair damage by speeding up the healing process, reduce pain and stiffness associated with an injury. Our physios will also offer their advice and strategies to help you prevent future occurrences/aggravation to your problems.