Treatment Table Podcast

Should you do cardio after lifting weights, or are you undoing all your hard work? It's one of the most common questions in the gym—and one of the biggest fitness myths that continues to circulate. In this Mini Consult, Physiotherapist Mathew Ah Chow explains why the answer isn't as simple as "always separate them". Whether you're training for a marathon, chasing a PB in H...

You've been told you have "shoulder degeneration"... now what? Those words can feel like a life sentence. Many people leave a scan believing their shoulder is wearing out, exercise will make it worse, and surgery is inevitable. But that's often not the full story. In this Mini Consult, Doctor of Physiotherapist Mathew Ah Chow explains what shoulder degeneration actually means,...

In this Mini Consult episode, Doctor of Physiotherapy, Matthew Ah Chow tackles one of the most common health claims of the modern era and explains what the research really tells us about prolonged sitting. Whether you work from a desk, spend hours in meetings, commute long distances, or find yourself glued to a screen for most of the day, this episode explores why movement throughout the day may b...

Sleep is one of the most important pillars of health, yet it's often the most neglected. In this special bonus episode of The Treatment Table, Mathew is joined by sleep physiotherapist Peter Allen from Melbourne Brain and Spine Group and SD Labs, alongside co-host and Women's Health Physiotherapist Dimi Tanyous, to explore the powerful connection between sleep, pain, recovery and long-te...

Should you eat before exercise, or is fasted training better for fat loss? In this Mini Consult episode, Mathew answers a listener's question from Shirley about what to eat before a workout and whether a banana, snack, or full meal is the best option. With so much conflicting nutrition advice online, it can be hard to know what's actually worth following. Mathew breaks down the science b...

Do you wake up feeling stiff, sore, and tight every morning? Most people instinctively bend over and try to touch their toes. But according to physiotherapist Mathew Ah Chow, that could be one of the worst things you can do for a cold, stiff body. In this Mini Consult episode, Mathew answers a listener's question from Poppy and explains the difference between dynamic and static stretching, wh...

Why does some pain feel tight and achy… while other pain feels sharp, unstable or burning? In this Mini Consult episode of The Treatment Table Podcast, Doctor of Physiotherapy Mathew Ah Chow breaks down the difference between muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia — and explains how each structure can create different types of pain, tightness and injury. You’ll learn: What muscles, tendons, ligame...

Do you keep setting health or fitness goals… only to fall off track once you hit them? In this Mini Consult episode of The Treatment Table Podcast, physiotherapist Mathew Ah Chow breaks down one of the biggest mindset mistakes people make with health, fitness, and weight loss. Inspired by a question from long-time client Ngaire, Mathew explores: Why motivation fades after short-term goals The hidd...

Should you push through pain during exercise — or is your body telling you to stop? In this episode of The Treatment Table: Mini Consults, physiotherapist Matthew Ah Chow breaks down how to tell the difference between normal muscle soreness, injury pain, and fatigue that could be warning you to slow down. If you’ve ever wondered: “Is this pain normal?” “Am I injured or just sore?” “Should I train...

You start strong. You feel motivated. You go all in… and then life gets busy and suddenly you’re back at square one. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In this season finale of The Treatment Table Podcast, I break down the real reason you keep falling off track, and it’s not a lack of discipline or willpower. It’s your system. After 12 episodes with experts across physiotherapy, exercise,...

In this episode, Mathew shares a personal story of how one simple breathing technique completely changed how he handles stress, parenting, and daily pressure, helping him stay calm in moments that would normally lead to frustration and overwhelm.  He’s joined by breathwork instructor Chris Sulfa, who explains:  Why your breathing directly controls your stress response   How breathwork can shift yo...

Most people train to get stronger. But very few actually feel more confident , more connected , or more in control of their body. So what’s missing? In this episode of The Treatment Table , I sit down with physiotherapist and pole instructor Doris Davids to explore a completely different approach to movement, one that goes beyond rehab and traditional gym training. From working in neurological reh...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out what to eat… you’re not alone. With so much conflicting advice online from fad diets to “miracle” supplements, it’s never been harder to know what’s actually right for your body. In this episode of The Treatment Table , we sit down with accredited practising dietitian Erica Hung to cut through the noise and simplify nutrition in a way that actua...

Feeling rigid, restricted, and stuck in a cycle of recurring injuries? You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not broken. In this episode of The Treatment Table , we sit down with Mike Li, who made a bold shift from finance into Reformer Pilates. But this isn’t just a career change story; it’s about solving a problem so many people are stuck in. Chronic tightness. Repeated injuries. Traini...

What would you do if, at 30 years old, you were told your body might never work the same again? For many people, a diagnosis becomes their identity. They stop training.  They stop moving.  They start focusing on everything they can’t do. But what if that’s not the full story? In this episode of The Treatment Table , I sit down with Tara,  a single mum, healthcare worker, and someone living with mu...

“How does someone trying to choke you… actually make you calmer?” After stepping away from competitive Karate due to injury, I found myself stressed, overwhelmed, and constantly chasing my tail, I was juggling business, family, and life. The gym wasn’t enough. Then I found Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, I sit down with my coach to unpack how a practice that looks intense on the surface can actually c...

Most people think tight muscles mean they need to stretch more. But what if the real reason you feel stiff, sore, and restricted has nothing to do with flexibility? In this episode of The Treatment Table , Doctor of Physiotherapy Matthew Ah Chow explains why stretching often doesn’t solve the problem — and what your body is actually trying to tell you. Drawing from over 11 years of clinical experi...

We now have more health advice than ever before — supplements, protocols, biohacks, fasting, peptides. But what actually moves the needle for long-term health? In this episode of The Treatment Table Podcast, physiotherapist Dr Mathew Ah Chow sits down with Longevity Doctor from Trojan Health to break down the science behind preventative medicine, metabolic health, and vascular health. After spendi...

68% of women aged 18–44 experience pelvic pain. Many stop exercising. Many suffer through painful sex. Many are told it’s “normal.” It’s not. In this powerful episode of The Treatment Table, I sit down with Women’s Health Physiotherapist Dimi Tanyous  to break the stigma around pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and women’s health. We unpack: • What pelvic pain actually is (and why it’s misund...

Your feet are your foundation, and when they’re not working well, your knees, hips and even lower back often pay the price. In this episode of The Treatment Table , I sit down with experienced podiatrist Sabina to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of pain: your foot mechanics. We break down: What plantar fasciitis actually is (and why it hurts most in the morning) The biggest mistake peopl...

What if one “medicine” could: • Reduce cardiovascular disease risk by 59%  • Lower dementia risk  • Improve bone density by 40%  • Boost metabolism  • Reduce anxiety and depression There is. It’s exercise. In this episode, I sit down with Principal Exercise Physiologist and AMS Co-Founder Kyle Petry, who brings over 30,000 hours of clinical experience helping everyone from elite athletes to people...

Most of us don’t feel unhealthy — just stiff, tired, sore, and flat. We wake up, walk a few steps to the kitchen, sit for work, sit for meetings, sit for meals, then sit on the couch at night… and wonder why our neck hurts, our back aches, and our energy is gone. In this very first episode of The Treatment Table Podcast , physiotherapist Mathew Ah Chow explains why movement matters more than anyth...

Health advice is everywhere — yet so many people still feel tired, stuck, in pain, or frustrated with their bodies. They’ve trained harder. Rested more. Tried new programs, treatments, and exercises…  And still, their body just isn’t cooperating. In this trailer episode, host Mathew Ah Chow , Doctor of Physiotherapy, introduces The Treatment Table Podcast — a space for real conversations with real...