In this post, we look at why “pain-free” is the wrong goal, and how to better frame your recovery from ongoing or chronic pain. Most people who come to see me want to get rid of a particular sensation that’s stopping them from leading an active life. Often they’ve already tried treatments that focused on […]
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PE classes should teach children how their bodies work
In this post, we discuss why physical education classes should teach children how their bodies work, not just how to play sports. Think back to PE at school. How was it for you? I remember a sizeable group of kids who hated it. If you had no aptitude for a particular sport, or you were […]
The secret to pain-free exercise? Learn to boil an egg before you scramble it
In this post, we discuss the secret to pain-free exercise – and it starts with learning to boil an egg. I’m no chef. There are a few things that I can cook that are edible, taste OK and won’t kill you, but I recognise that’s not a glowing restaurant review. These dishes have taken a […]
Why sprinting after 40 is a bad idea unless…
In this post, we discuss why sprinting after 40 is a bad idea, unless you’ve been performing regular resistance training for a considerable period of time first. Unsurprisingly, I meet a fair few people who’ve injured themselves competing in various sports, from golf to marathon running. What might surprise you, however, are those who’ve injured […]
Over 50 with chronic back pain? Resistance training is the elephant in the room
If you’re over 50 with chronic back pain, the chances are you’re missing the one thing that can actually make a difference: resistance training. First, a couple of analogies to help the point I’m about to make stick: What would you say to a person who was struggling with their weight but survived on take-away […]