In this post we discuss why musculoskeletal health care must include resistance training to both improve results and reduce costs. At a glance MSK issues (like back pain) affect 20+ million in the UK and cost billions. Rising costs are due to over-investigation, over-treatment, and an ageing population. Scans often show normal age-related changes, leading to unnecessary procedures. Resistance training is a proven, low-cost solution […]
Rehabilitation
How walking, gardening and swimming can slow your recovery from injury
In this post we discuss how activities like walking, gardening and swimming can slow down your recovery from injury. What would you say to this gentleman. He’s recovering from a knee injury and wants to get back to running. He has another pastime however and that’s walking. Strolling around the City for hours at a […]
Struggling to overcome back pain? Stop doing core exercises
In this post we discuss why you should stop doing core exercises if you’re struggling to overcome back pain and what to focus on instead. If you have back pain and seem to be taking one step forwards and two back with the exercises you’ve been given, perhaps it’s time to try something else? Let’s […]
How to choose the right weight for strength training if you’re over 40
In this post we discuss how to choose the right weight for strength training exercises if you’re over 40 and explain why the weight may not even be the most important consideration. First let me ask you a question. What does a good training session feel like to you? It’s an important question to ponder […]
Are you injured or do you just need a good night’s sleep?
In this post we discuss the influence lifestyle factors can have on pain and discomfort. Here’s an interesting phenomenon I’ve noticed over the years, nearly every client I’ve worked with rarely experiences pain or discomfort whilst on holiday. Conversely, many experience a worsening of their symptoms if they get a cold or the flu. What […]