In this post we discuss why you shouldn’t use dead hangs for shoulder pain, despite their popularity on social media. Dead hangs are regularly recommended for shoulder pain with all sorts of spurious reasons given. I’ve read everything from our connection to tree swinging chimpanzees, to the idea that this position can decompress the shoulders and […]
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Lead hip pain in golf? Why stretching isn’t the answer
In this post we discuss lead hip pain in golf and why stretching doesn’t offer a long term solution. If pain in your lead hip is hampering your golf and you’ve tried stretching, massage and foam rolling without success, this post may help. Why your lead hip hurts when you play golf Let’s see if […]
6 reasons why you should start resistance training if you’re over 40
In this post we discuss 6 reasons why you should start resistance training if you’re over 40. Before we begin here’s a quote from Peter Attia MD which nicely sums up the challenge: ‘Never in the history of human civilisation has a 90-year-old said, I wish I had less muscle.’ Resistance training is one of […]
Why exercise technique is the key to success in rehab
In this post we discuss why exercise technique is the key to success in rehab and how you can improve yours. See if the following experience sounds familiar to you. Let’s say your shoulder has been hurting so you go to a physio. After an initial assessment you’re told there’s nothing seriously wrong and you’re […]
Why context matters in rehab and training
In this post we discuss why context matters in rehab and training and how you can use it to your advantage. Here are two quick stories that illustrate the importance of context when trying to rehab from pain and injury. Many years ago I injured my shoulder in a particularly gritty body building gym in […]