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Text Neck: Causes, Symptoms & How to Fix It

Neck pain after using your phone or laptop? Text neck is becoming one of the most common causes of neck stiffness, headaches and poor posture. Learn why it happens, the symptoms to watch for, and how physiotherapy and chiropractic care can help.

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WorkCover Physiotherapy and Workplace Injury Treatment

Injured at work? PEAK provides WorkCover physiotherapy and chiropractic in Brisbane. Learn how we help you recover, manage your claim, and return to work with confidence.

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Lower Back Pain: Causes, Relief, When to See a Specialist

Lower back pain is one of the most universal health complaints there is. Globally, hundreds of millions of people are living with it at any given time, and it remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.

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DVA Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Podiatry

Hold a DVA Gold or White Card? Learn how to access no-gap physiotherapy, chiropractic and podiatry care at PEAK Sports & Spine Centre in Hawthorne and New Farm.

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Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them: A Brisbane Runner’s Guide

Running injuries are common, but many can be prevented. Learn why they happen, how to reduce your risk, and how PEAK helps Brisbane runners stay healthy and perform their best.

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Dizziness and Vertigo: Causes and Treatment

Dizziness and vertigo can make even simple daily activities feel overwhelming. From BPPV and vestibular migraines to post-concussion dizziness, understanding the cause is the first step toward effective treatment. Learn when to seek help, what symptoms to watch for, and how physiotherapy can help you regain your balance.

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The Career Habit You Can Build on Your Morning Run

Discover how small acts of courage during your morning run can strengthen confidence, expand your network, and create new career opportunities.

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ACL Journey: Stepping into an Athlete’s Shoes with Keagan

Follow Keagan's ACL injury journey after an ACL rupture, meniscus tears and MCL sprain. Learn about surgery, rehabilitation and returning to sport.

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Menopause Physiotherapy: How to Keep Doing What You Love

For many women, Menopause can feel like a sudden shift in how their body moves, feels, and recovers. Menopause Physiotherapy can help women manage these changes and continue doing the activities they enjoy.

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Acute Knee Ligament Injuries: Why Early Diagnosis Matters

Knowing what to do after a knee injury can make a significant difference to recovery. Early assessment and diagnosis are essential, and physiotherapists play a key role in helping people understand their injury and begin the right treatment as soon as possible.

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From Chronic Pain to Chasing Marathon Goals: Ellie’s Story

At just 21 years old, Ellie finally received an answer to the symptoms that had impacted her life for years: fibromyalgia. Like many people living with fibromyalgia, the road to diagnosis was long and filled with uncertainty.

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No Human Is Limited

The two-hour marathon was never supposed to happen. For decades, it stood as one of sport’s greatest impossible barriers – a number that seemed just beyond the limits of human endurance. And then everything changed.

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High Ankle Sprains: How Physiotherapy Can Help Recovery

A high ankle sprain is a common sporting injury that is often more serious and slower to recover from than a typical ankle sprain. While many people are familiar with rolling an ankle and injuring the ligaments on the outside of the joint, a high ankle sprain affects a different area entirely.

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Join the Sunshine Coast Marathon

Are you ready to challenge yourself at the Sunshine Coast Marathon and be part of a supportive, motivating community? Join team PEAK Sports and Spine Centre and run with a winning team and enjoy exclusive perks!

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ACL Rupture –Do You Need Surgery?

An ACL rupture doesn't always require surgery. Learn what the research says about ACL rehabilitation, recovery outcomes, and whether reconstruction is the right choice.

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More Than a Finish Line: Sophie Dyer’s T100 Journey

Recently, one of our own, Sophie Dyer, embodied all of that (and then some) as she took on her first T100 triathlon in the southern hemisphere.

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Back on the Slopes: Craig’s Comeback from a Serious Knee Injury

Craig recently ticked off a goal that’s been sitting on our Dream Big wall—returning to skiing just 9.5 months after a serious knee injury involving his ACL, meniscus, and MCL.

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Bone Stress Injuries: What Are They and Why Do They Occur?

Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are a common issue, particularly in runners and active individuals. Understanding how BSIs develop can help with early recognition, appropriate management, and prevention.

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Does Cold Weather Actually Make Your Pain Worse?

Does cold weather really worsen joint or back pain? Discover what research says and why your pain may feel worse in colder conditions.

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Listening to Your Body: David Robertson’s Smart Decision Before Fight Camp

Knee Injury Recovery: Learn how MMA athlete David Robertson managed a knee injury with smart rehab, avoided long-term damage, and returned to training stronger.

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Femur Stress Fracture Recovery: Tess’ Ironman Comeback

In October last year, Tess got the news that every endurance athlete dreads to hear: a bone stress injury to her femur. Not a niggle. Not “just a sore quad.” A true structural injury to the load-bearing bone that carries the force of every stride.

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Dream Big: Karen’s Antarctic Kayaking Adventure

Karen’s recent trip to Antarctica is a perfect example of what can happen when you combine a big goal with consistent training and the right support along the way. Her dream was a remarkable one, to visit Antarctica and kayak through icebergs while penguins swam nearby.

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How to Treat Tendon Pain (And Why the Right Loading Matters)

Tendon pain is one of the most misunderstood injuries. It rarely behaves like a typical “strain,” it doesn’t always swell, and complete rest often doesn’t fix it.

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Understanding Rectus Diastasis During Pregnancy

Rectus diastasis can be a common concern for mothers post birth particularly as to whether it will always be present and how it may affect their everyday function. This article provides some basic information about what rectus diastasis actually is.

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Believe

The feeling of tossing and turning in the bed the night before the big event with those demons rearing their ugly heads is something that we have all experienced.

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How Powerful Are You For a Golfer Your Age?

Every golfer wants more distance to outdrive their golfing friends! But here’s the question most golfers never stop to ask: Is my body actually capable of producing more power, or am I just swinging harder and wasting effort?

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Back to Running After the Festive Period: How to Start Strong (and Stay Injury-Free)

One of the most common reasons we see running-related injuries early in the year is doing too much, too soon. Let’s talk about how to return to running safely after a break—and how to avoid common pitfalls and injuries.

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Physiotherapy for MMA Neck Injuries: Why Neck Training Matters More Than You Think

Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. Fighters train to strike, grapple, defend, and adapt under intense pressure. But there’s one part of the body that quietly absorbs a huge amount of stress in every session: the neck.

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