In this post we discuss how change in the body is an internal process and some of the incredible benefits that using your muscles provides. Do you remember when you first started training and began to notice your body was changing as a result? Perhaps your clothes fitted slightly differently, or parts of your body […]
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Trigger points: Fact, fiction, or irrelevance?
In this post we discuss if trigger points are fact or fiction, and what relevance they have to the goal of reducing muscle pain. At a glance The concept of trigger points is widely used in manual therapy but remains controversial and poorly defined. There’s limited evidence supporting their physical existence, or that they are a reliable source of pain. Diagnosis […]
First principles approach to pain and muscle tightness for more effective solutions
In this post we explore why using a first principles approach to pain and muscle tightness leads to more effective solutions. At a glance Your body is a complex system of systems, where the nervous system acts like software, making decisions based on feedback. Pain is an alarm—not always a reliable indicator of structural damage, especially […]
GTPS: Understanding lateral hip pain and the best exercises for relief
In this post we discuss lateral hip pain and the best exercises for relief and recovery. At a glance Lateral hip pain (GTPS) is commonly caused by irritation of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus tendons. It affects both sedentary and active people, especially middle-aged women and runners. Tendon overload or underuse disrupts function, leading to pain and weakness. […]
Is it your age or your training? How best to exercise as you age
In this post we discuss whether your age or your training is the problem if you have pain or restrictions in movement. And how to get the best out of your body as you get older. At a glance Many people either deny ageing or blame every ache on it. But pain and performance are […]