The Covid lockdowns have created a massive shift from people working in an office to working from home. This has come with many benefits for work/life balance. But comes at a cost to our daily activity. For many, their step count prior to lockdown was not the recommended daily amount of 10,000 steps a day; […]
Author: Nick Miller
Dr Nicholas Miller has extensive sports experience, from Amateur to Olympic level, from running to Crossfit and many more. A high level athlete himself, Nicholas works to helps his patients to recover but also to perform better. Dr Nicholas can be reached at nicholas@healthspaceclinics.com.au
Kids & posture
How is your kid’s posture ? Tips to help keep your kids spine growing in a healthy way. The change from adults working from working in an office to home has caused many adults to experience an increase in neck and upper back pain. This change also impacts the smallest members of the family, kids. […]
Top 3 reasons your hip flexors are tight
If you have been to a practitioner whether it be chiropractor, physiotherapist or massage therapist, you may have been told that your hip flexors are tight. They may have told you that this is the cause of your lower back or hip issues. Before we go into them let’s discuss what is the hip flexor? […]
5 tips to help you return to training post COVID
The gyms will be open soon and many people are jumping for joy that they can now train. For some, the last few months has seen training take a new shape, with online classes and walks outdoors. For others the last few months, a trip to the fridge may have been the largest energy expenditure […]
Squatting Is Bad for Your Knees…What The Function?
Once upon a time, and not that long ago, if you went to your doctor with back pain you were told to rest. The best practice was to take some painkillers and stay in bed. Fast forward to today and we know that this is not the best and if anything can make your pain […]
Health Space Community: Fastrack 400
Every Sunday morning from June through to March, dedicated young and upcoming athletes spend their time training, whether it’s 40 degrees or pouring with rain. This is the life of members of the Athletics New South Wales 400m fast track program. Led by legendary Australian coach of Darren Clarke and Marie Holland, Mike Hurst, the […]
Why You Don’t Need a Stronger Lower Back to Stop Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is a common occurrence, with anywhere from 70-90% of Australians likely to experience lower back pain at some point in their life. In practice, this common presentation can be due to a variety of factors. As a practitioner we always aim to find the underlying problem that has lead to your pain […]
Interview With Fit Lane Cove
Meet Fit Lane Cove’s Manager, Heidi, speaking with Director and Chiro Dr Nick Miller What made you enter the Health industry? I worked as a midwife for many years and fitness/sport was a hobby. I gained my Personal Training and group exercise qualifications initially out of a personal interest and then I realised how health and […]
Interview With Anytime Fitness
Dr Nicholas Miller chats with Anytime Fitness Baulkham Hills Club Manager, Emily Chadwick What made you enter the health industry? I have always been passionate about the health and fitness industry while growing up. I love seeing people take control of their health and work hard to achieve their goals. Best health tip? Eat well, […]
How to prepare for your best sporting season yet
How to prepare for your best sporting season yet March brings the commencement of a variety of sporting codes, such as NRL, rugby union, AFL, netball and soccer. And just as the season commences, so too should a team commence their prehab programs – programs that are designed to prevent injury and prepare the body […]
Interview with Soulful Fitness
Dr Nick Miller chats to Emma Percy from soulful fitness. What made you enter the Health industry? I grew up in an active family and have always loved the way movement made me feel! I love that I have been able to find a career in an industry I am so passionate about. Best health tip? […]
Do You Look After Your Car More Than You Do Your Body ?
You’re driving down the road when a little yellow light pops up on your dashboard. The light indicates that your car is now due for its 15,000km service. You know it’s time to book your car in for a service. The mechanic changes the oil, and attends to any areas that need to be fixed. […]
3 Top Tips to Reduce Running Injuries
The weather is getting colder, and the days are getting shorter, the winter months bring not only these changes but a multitude of running events. There are several potential events that everything from professional to first timers can enter. There are local fun runs such as the bay run, trail runs, the famous city to […]
Foot, Knee injuries
With winter sport season is well underway, weekly netball and football codes are played all over Sydney. Thes sporting codes are known for the causing of knee injuries. One of the most common injuries to the knee are meniscus tears, which are most prevalent in males aged 31-40. The twisting and sideward movement of netball, […]
Should I train with a weight belt ?
Should I train with a weight belt ? Attend any gym in Sydney and you will often see women and men wrapping a weight belt around before hitting up the gym. Whether it be deadlifting, squatting or even bench press, regular gym goers often use them in order to brace or support the lower back. […]
When to train through the pain
You’re mid-way through a training session when you feel the onset of a small amount of pain. The decision whether to keep on pushing or to call it quits is a difficult one to make. The phrase "no pain no gain" – although motivating – is not one to live by as training through an […]
Do you even move?
For many amateur athletes the winter sporting season is getting close to finishing up for the year. This is the time we often see an increase in sporting based injuries within our clinic. These injuries range from muscle tears, knee and ankle injuries, shoulders and the list goes on. The accumulation of loads and stresses […]
Health Space Lane Cove & Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal
Health Space Lane Cove & Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal Health Space Lane Cove is helping those in need this Christmas. You can help too! Donate a toy or book at the Health Space Lane Clinic. Your gift will be given to disadvantaged children this Christmas. To express our gratitude your child or your friend’s […]
