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 […]
Rehabilitation
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 […]
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 […]
What really works for lower back pain: evidence-based solutions
In this post we discuss what really works for back pain and why what you’ve tried so far hasn’t helped. Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments that humans suffer with. Up to 80% of us will experience a debilitating episode at some point in our lives. Its ubiquity means there are […]