In this post we discuss why context matters in rehab and training and how you can use it to your advantage. Here are two quick stories that illustrate the importance of context when trying to rehab from pain and injury. Many years ago I injured my shoulder in a particularly gritty body building gym in […]
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What really works for lower back pain: evidence-based solutions
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 […]
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. […]
Instagram muscles v functional muscles: is there a difference?
Is there a difference between Instagram muscles and functional muscles? Let’s dig in. This post was inspired by a recent conversation. The gentleman concerned had given up body building type exercises for what he considered more functional pursuits such as calisthenics. He felt the former was just focused on building muscles for Instagram. So, what […]
Does exercise cause Osteoarthritis and lead to joint replacements?
In this post we ask, does exercise cause Osteoarthritis? And if it can, does that lead to joint replacements? There seems to be a fair amount of confusion on this topic– even healthcare professionals are not immune from erroneous comments. Here’s a quote from Ivan Tornos, CEO of medtech firm Zimmer Biomet, which manufactures knee […]