In this post we discuss what really works for back pain and why what you’ve tried so far hasn’t helped. At a glance Most lower back pain (~90%) is non‑specific, meaning no clear structural issue can be identified—symptoms often improve with movement and reassurance. Education and advice to stay active should come first. Most cases resolve with […]
Rehabilitation
Over 40 and suffering with unresolved muscle or joint pain? Start here
If you’re over 40 and suffering with unresolved muscle or joint pain, perhaps you need to think about the problem differently to find a solution. You’ve no doubt tried physiotherapy, stretched the life out of yourself and had a few massages. You may have even investigated the issue more thoroughly with scans and blood tests. […]
Addicted to the crack: The problems with chiropractic treatment
In this post we discuss the problems with chiropractic treatment, in particular regular or ongoing use of this method. At a glance Chiropractic adjustments may offer short-term relief but often fail to address the root cause of pain. There is no evidence that joint subluxations, in the context of chiropractic care, exist. Repeated manipulation can […]
Change in the body is an internal process that requires muscle contraction
In this post we discuss how change in the body is an internal process and some of the incredible benefits that using your muscles provides. Do you remember when you first started training and began to notice your body was changing as a result? Perhaps your clothes fitted slightly differently, or parts of your body […]
Trigger points: Fact, fiction, or irrelevance?
In this post we discuss if trigger points are fact or fiction, and what relevance they have to the goal of reducing muscle pain. At a glance The concept of trigger points is widely used in manual therapy but remains controversial and poorly defined. There’s limited evidence supporting their physical existence, or that they are a reliable source of pain. Diagnosis […]