In this post we look at why your injury isn’t getting better and what you can do to make progress. At a glance Most bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments heal within 6–12 weeks. If you’re still stuck beyond that, it’s likely not tissue damage holding you back. Pain or injury often leads your brain to […]
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Is back pain a medical issue?
In this post we discuss whether back pain is a medical issue given how common it seems to be. At a glance Up to 85% of people will experience back pain at some point, often due to temporary muscle overload or poor movement patterns—not serious injury. Acute back pain usually resolves on its own. Things […]
Using anti-inflammatories to play golf isn’t good for you
In this post, we discuss why using anti-inflammatories to play golf isn’t good for you — or your game. Golf is a peculiar activity in that even golfers don’t seem to think it’s a sport they should train for. Let me ask you this, how far do you think you walk on an average round […]
Should you strengthen some muscles and stretch others?
In this post we discuss the flawed concept that you should strengthen some muscles and stretch others. This idea is still pervasive in both the rehab and fitness world. It proposes that some muscles are prone to weakness and others are prone to tightness. Hence you should strengthen some and stretch others. Oh and you […]
Stretching for sciatica not working? Try this
In this post we look at an alternative approach if stretching for sciatica is not working. Sciatica describes a situation where the sciatic nerve is being compressed or is irritated. In around 90% of cases this is due to a spinal disc herniation. This was the case with Djordje. Djordje came to me with nerve […]