In this post we discuss why you can have pain without injury and the other factors involved in creating the pain experience. We all experience unpleasant sensations in our bodies from time to time. A back that aches for example, or a sore knee. Sometimes these sensations seem out of the ordinary however, or sometimes […]
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Why your injury isn’t getting better
In this post we look at why your injury isn’t getting better and what you can do to make progress. If you hurt yourself a while back and you’re frustrated that you don’t seem to be making progress with your rehab, there’s probably a good reason why. Before we dive in however, let’s take a […]
Is back pain a medical issue?
In this post we discuss whether back pain is a medical issue given how common it seems to be. Back pain is seemingly ubiquitous. Up to 85% of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives. Ironically I’m experiencing some mild back pain as I write this. Should I call the doctor […]
Why one session of physiotherapy is just as beneficial as many
In this post we discuss why one session of physiotherapy is just as beneficial as many for most people. This was the conclusion of a recent study that investigated whether multiple sessions of physiotherapy were more beneficial than one for common musculoskeletal (MSK) issues like back or shoulder pain. Does this surprise you? Perhaps you […]
Using anti-inflammatories to play golf isn’t good for you
In this post we discuss why using anti-inflammatories to play golf isn’t good for you or your golf. Spring is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing, you’re going to play more golf. Golf is a peculiar activity in that even golfers don’t seem to classify it as a sport you […]