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 […]
Rehabilitation
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 […]
It’s time to bin resistance bands for exercise rehab
In this post we discuss why it’s time to bin resistance bands for exercise rehab. Watch this Bupa advert and see if anything jumps out at you. If you’re not aware, Bupa is a health insurance company. Along with patients receiving high tech testing and treatment, did you notice a clip of a physiotherapist helping […]