In this post, we discuss the danger of over-medicalising common physical complaints and what we can learn from this. I’ve noticed a pattern over the years –individuals who’ve had the most rigorous medical investigations are generally worse off in terms of both pain and function. It’s not just me either. Take a common complaint, like […]
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The ‘why,’ not the ‘what,’ is the key to recovering from chronic injuries
In this post, we discuss why, when recovering from chronic injuries, the why is more important than the what. Naturally, friends ask me for advice about their exercise routines. I tend to be diplomatic and nudge them towards approaches that will be more beneficial. I’ve been nudging this particular gentleman for the last two years, but he’s found […]
The influence of exercise on pain and injury is underestimated
The influence of exercise on pain and injury is often underestimated, in both directions. Most people believe that exercise is good for them. Whilst this is true in a general sense, it’s important to understand that exercise is a two-sided coin — it can both cause pain and help reduce it. Here’s an example which […]
Mindful walking: How paying attention can transform your exercise experience
In this post we explore mindful walking and how paying attention during exercise can transform your experience. Many of us walk to clear our minds — to think, to plan, to reset. Great minds like Darwin, Einstein, and Nietzsche all wrote about how walking helped their thinking. But what if, instead of thinking while walking, […]
How to train side bend for golf (and why most golfers get it wrong)
In this post we discuss how to train side bend for golf and why you’re probably not doing it right at the moment. At a glance Most golfers don’t train the muscles that create side bend. Pros often side bend too much; amateurs not enough. Around 35° of trunk side bend is ideal. Most side bend occurs […]