Active Balance Physio & Wellness

Active Balance Physio & Wellness Welcome to Active Balance Physio & Wellness! We are in St Marys, Adelaide 😊

07/06/2026

Neck tightness, sore traps, and an aching upper back aren’t just part of having a desk job. 😏

They’re your body telling you it’s been held in the same position for too long, and that certain muscles have stopped doing their job properly.

Most people stretch it out, book a massage, feel better for a day or two, and then it comes straight back.

That’s because the cause hasn’t been addressed.
When you come in, we look at what’s actually driving it, your posture under load, how you’re moving, and where the weakness is.

From there you get a plan that actually makes a lasting difference.

▪️ Understand why it keeps coming back
▪️ Simple exercises that target the right muscles
▪️ Postural habits that reduce the strain throughout your day
▪️ Stop relying on massages just to get through the week

You spend enough hours at that desk. You shouldn’t have to spend them in pain.

📲 Book in via the link in our bio.

05/06/2026

If you keep picking up the same running niggles, the program isn’t the problem. The gaps in your body are. 🏃‍♀️

Two runners can follow the exact same training plan and have completely different outcomes, because things like movement patterns, strength deficits, asymmetries, and previous injuries all change how your body handles running load.

A running assessment gives you the full picture.
We put you on the treadmill, analyse how you actually run, assess strength and control through key movements, and pinpoint exactly where compensations or inefficiencies are showing up.

From there, you get targeted exercises built around your specific weaknesses - and finally understand why those niggles keep coming back.

▪️ Know exactly where your gaps are
▪️ Get a plan specific to how you move
▪️ Build the strength your running actually demands
▪️ Train with more confidence and less interruption

Whether you’re building kms, chasing a PB, or just trying to run without constantly managing something, this is where to start.

📲 SAVE this and book a running assessment via the link in our bio.

01/06/2026

EPISODE 3

Ralph will be back, thanks for watching!

Let us know below if you want to see more of this series 👇

28/05/2026

Most lower back pain isn’t just a “back problem”...

When the glutes aren’t doing their job properly, the lower back usually picks up the slack. Over time, that constant compensation can build into the stiffness, tightness, and aching a lot of people feel throughout the day.

The glute bridge is one of the simplest ways to wake those muscles up and improve hip support early in the day.

Here’s why it works:
▪️ Activates the glutes and posterior chain
▪️ Helps reduce load through the lower back
▪️ Improves hip strength and stability
▪️ Gets your body moving before sitting, training, or walking around all day

Try 3 x 12 slow, controlled reps each morning:
→ Feet flat on the bed or floor
→ Drive through the heels
→ Squeeze the glutes at the top
→ Control the lowering phase

📲 Save this and try it tomorrow morning!

🚨🤝 Sponsorship Alert 🤝🚨We’re incredibly proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Colonel Light Football Club...
28/05/2026

🚨🤝 Sponsorship Alert 🤝🚨

We’re incredibly proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Colonel Light Football Club ❤️

At Active Balance, we’re passionate about helping local athletes and community members stay healthy and feeling their best. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing soreness, or simply wanting to move better and look after your body, we’ve got you covered.

We offer:
✔️ Physiotherapy
✔️ Myotherapy
✔️ Remedial Massage
✔️ Mat Pilates
✔️ Gym-based rehab & exercise programs
✔️ Recovery facilities including infrared sauna & Normatec boots

For all CLGFC players, members & supporters, we offer:
⭐ 10% off physiotherapy consultations
⭐ Priority bookings for injured players
⭐ FREE recovery session with every booking (infrared sauna and/or Normatec boots)
⭐ Communication with coaches/trainers where needed to support player recovery
⭐ Quick physio advice via our dedicated email: [email protected]

Even better: every time the anyone from the CLG community books with us, it's directly supporting the club 🙌

💰 $20 donated back for every new client that comes in
💰 $10 donated back from every booking across the clinic

We truly appreciate the ongoing support over the years, and look forward to continuing to support the players, members and families of CLGFC both on and off the field 😊

📍 135 Daws Rd, St Marys
📞 (08) 7123 4148

27/05/2026

A lot of hamstring injuries in footy don’t happen because the hamstring is simply “weak.” 👀

They happen because the hamstring can’t tolerate the demands of sprinting, accelerating, decelerating and repeated high-speed effort.

That’s why rehab and strength work need to build progressively.

We often use exercises like:

◼️ Elevated single leg RDL
Building controlled strength and improving hip hinge mechanics.

◼️ Heel elevated glute bridge
Reloading the posterior chain without excessive speed demand.

◼️ B-stance RDL
Bridging the gap between bilateral strength and single-leg control.

As strength and capacity improve, the demand changes:

◼️ Dumbbell single leg RDL
Higher load and greater stability challenge.

◼️ Weighted single leg elevated glute bridge
Increasing force production through range.

◼️ Barbell RDL
Heavy hinge strength to help prepare the hamstrings for higher training and game demands.

Strong hamstrings aren’t built by accident.

Control first. Capacity second. Performance third.

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Want help getting on top of recurring hamstring issues or building confidence back into training?

Book an assessment with our physios via the link in our bio 🔗

20/05/2026

A pain score out of 10 isn’t just a number, it’s a starting point…

One of the first things your physio will ask is, “how bad is it out of 10?”

But it’s not just to label your pain, we use that scale to guide what happens next.

Because a 3/10 that you feel all day, every day is very different to a sharp 7/10 that only comes on with certain movements.

That number helps us understand your experience, not just the injury. From there, we look deeper.

How often is it there?
What brings it on?
How much does it impact your training or day-to-day life?

This is what shapes your plan. For some people, the focus is reducing intensity.

For others, it’s about reducing how often the pain shows up. And for many, it’s building confidence to move without constantly thinking about it.

The pain scale helps us track progress, guide treatment, and adjust your program as things improve.

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Book an assessment with our physios via the link in our bio 🔗

20/05/2026

Recurring niggles starting to creep into your training? 😏

Most ongoing niggles aren’t random, they’re usually your body telling you something isn’t coping with load or a certain movement.

Julia works with active people who want more than a quick fix. They want to;

▪️ Settle pain and irritation
▪️ Improve strength and mobility
▪️ Build better load tolerance over time
▪️ Keep training with more confidence

Because the goal isn’t just short-term relief.
It’s helping you move well, recover properly, and stay consistent long term.

You shouldn’t have to stop doing what you enjoy every time something flares up.

Ready to get on top of recurring pain or training-related injuries?

📲 Book in with Julia via the link in bio.

18/05/2026

EPISODE 1

There’s a new pilates instructor in town...

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135 Daws Road
Edwardstown, SA
5042

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Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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