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 […]
Rehabilitation
Why more rehab exercises can lead to worse outcomes
In this post, we discuss why adding more rehab exercises can lead to worse outcomes, and what to do if you find yourself in this situation. If you feel like you’re getting more and more exercises from your physio, but you’re actually feeling worse, this post will help explain why using a real-life example. The […]
Are you compensating around muscle weakness in the gym? Sarah was
In this post, we ask if you are compensating around muscle weakness in the gym, using the case of Sarah as an example. I use this blog to spread ideas that I hope make a difference to people’s lives. If you’re a regular reader you’ll know these posts usually sit at the intersection of chronic […]
Why back pain becomes chronic and what to do if it does
In this post we discuss why back pain becomes chronic and the steps you can take to begin your recovery. Back pain is the leading cause of disability world wide. It was responsible for over 60 million disability-adjusted life years in 2015. Most cases of back pain are self-limiting, but in a significant number of […]
Why mobility exercises aren’t necessary if you train right
In this post, we discuss why mobility exercises aren’t necessary if you’re training through a full, actively controlled range of motion. The evidence suggests it can replace dedicated stretching routines entirely. The mobility industry is booming — foam rollers, spiky balls, dedicated stretch classes, and morning routines built around hip circles and thoracic rotations. The […]