Susan Carmichael Physiotherapy Broadacres

07/01/2026

“Slipped discs” do not actually pop out of your spine.

Discs are a bit like a squash ball filled with gel. With too much force they may bulge in a direction and occasionally the gel inside will ooze out towards one side. This can sometimes but not always press on a nerve or the spinal cord itself causing referred pain. Even without pressing on the nerve it can be incredibly painful.

Slipped discs do not mean you will never be able to do things again. But it does need correct management and physiotherapy to achieve full function and get you back to your normal life.

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19/11/2025

A very helpful tool in managing stress by managing reactions to life and events

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17/11/2025

Not everyone fits into the textbook. In fact most of us don’t. But here are some common causes of back pain.

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17/11/2025

Did you know that caring for your gut health can improve chronic pain symptoms

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Review and cite CHRONIC PAIN protocol, troubleshooting and other methodology information | Contact experts in CHRONIC PAIN to get answers

14/11/2025

Everything in the body moves and everything is in perfect balance. In the presence of illness, injuries and lack of exercise this movement is diminished or altered and that can cause a knock on effect.

Eg. Dehydration can cause the kidneys to sag in their position and not move correctly which can then cause pressure on the lower back and nerves surrounding the area.


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Everything in the body moves and everything is in perfect balance. In the presence of illness, injuries and lack of exercise this movement is diminished or altered and that can cause a knock on effect.

Eg. Dehydration can cause the kidneys to sag in their position and not move correctly which can then cause pressure on the lower back and nerves surrounding the area.


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14/11/2025

Pain presents a challenge which can sometimes seem insurmountable. Whether it’s migraines, back pain, nerve pain, or something simple like a sprained ankle, pain interrupts our life significantly and it’s easy to become angry with that interruption.

Perhaps there’s a more philosophical reason for the interruption or mountain. A lesson in the injury or pain. What is it trying to tell us? To slow down? To be more mindful of the stresses in our lives? To practice some self care? To put ourselves and our health as a priority?

I believe that all experiences in life are for a reason and learning the lesson presented in the form of pain can help us to grow and become who we were meant to be.


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14/11/2025

Headaches and Migraines are intensely debilitating especially when you have them almost daily.
I have a passion for treating headaches because I used to suffer from them myself so my personal understanding of them is a lot deeper than those who have never experienced them.
I also know what helps and what doesn’t.

Let me help you fix your headaches!


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13/11/2025

30/09/2025

There is massive benefit to keeping active! Make sure you stay healthy throughout your life by being active and eating healthily.

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29/09/2025

Do you know what autonomic nervous system dysfunction looks like?

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The autonomic nervous system (fight or flight) is our body’s silent regulator, ensuring our internal systems run smoothly without conscious thought. However, when it faces dysfunction, it requires specialised attention and care.