In this post we discuss how to pay close attention in the gym to improve your results. Like most people I expect your life runs to a schedule. Things to do, places to be, deadlines to meet. You’re busy, I get it. This doing mindset tends to spill over into other areas of life however. […]
Rehabilitation
Why more isn’t always better with resistance training
In this post we discuss why more isn’t always better with resistance training and what else you can change to make progress. Most of the people I work with start out in pain. It’s the primary reason they come to me regardless of their other goals. In most cases they’ll be feeling better within 3 […]
Is ‘can’t go wrong getting strong’ accurate for chronic pain and injury?
In this post we discuss whether the statement ‘can’t go wrong getting strong’ is accurate if you suffer from chronic pain and injury. You might have seen this quote on social media from physiotherapists extolling the benefits of strength training. Whilst there’s obviously some truth to it, using it in the context of those who […]
Why you get shoulder pain at the gym and what to do about it
In this post we discuss why you get shoulder pain at the gym and what you can do to resolve it. So you’re at the gym pressing some dumbbells when you notice discomfort around your shoulder. Ok no problem you think, I’ll just leave that for a few days and let it recover. The following […]
Why a diagnosis doesn’t solve the problem of chronic injury
In this post we discuss why a diagnosis doesn’t solve the problem of chronic injury. We can spend a great deal of time searching for a diagnosis in musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. This is particularly true with injuries of an ongoing or chronic nature. You understandably want to know what this thing is that’s continuing to […]