In this post we discuss what car mechanics can teach us about rehab, exercise, and pain. Do you remember your first car? I remember mine, a beige Talbot Alpine. I thought I owned the road when I drove it away from the garage. The build quality became apparent when I put the indicator on to […]
Rehabilitation
The difference between tightness and range of motion and why it matters
In this post we discuss the difference between tightness and range of motion and why it matters. You’ve probably had this experience. You go to see a rehab professional because you’re experiencing some discomfort around your neck. It’s been bothering you for a while, so much so that you’re having trouble turning your head to […]
I can’t fix pain and injury but you can
In this post we discuss why no practitioner, no matter how skilled, can fix pain and injury. Fortunately your body has all the answers. The word ‘fix’ is misleading when discussing pain and injury. We’re not cars or washing machines. The most any practitioner can do is improve the conditions for healing. If you’ve ever […]
The future of health care is strength training for every body
In this post we discuss why the future of preventive health care should be strength training for every body and what that would look like. Picture the scene, it’s 2050 and we have somehow avoided climate catastrophe and war with China. You go to your Doctor complaining of shoulder pain. She checks you over and […]
Golf, herniated discs, and resistance training to help recovery
In this post we discuss golf, herniated discs, and how resistance training can be used to get you back on the golf course. We’ve all seen the before and after pictures that are used to sell gym memberships and personal training. Usually by the second photo the person has gained a sun tan and is […]