In this post we discuss why there’s no magic bullet in injury rehabilitation and why quick fixes actually take longer. We’ve all experienced it, the visit to the health care professional which seemed to solve everything. The massage that hit the spot. The adjustment that had you walking out of the clinic on air. The […]
Training
Resistance training can reduce hip pain and improve walking
In this post we discuss how careful use of resistance training can reduce hip pain and improve walking using our client David as a case study. David had been suffering from worsening hip pain for 5 years. This despite seeing various osteopaths and physiotherapists. A former elite level swimmer, he was frustrated that even walking […]
What causes back pain from golf and how to prevent it
In this post we take a detailed look at what causes back pain from golf and what you can do to prevent it. At a glance 1 in 3 golfers experience back pain — but it’s not inevitable. The golf swing places up to 8× your body weight in force on your spine. Repetition matters: more swings = higher injury […]
No progress with your injury rehab? Subtract to improve your results
If you’re making no progress with your injury rehab, then this post is for you. Whilst perhaps counterintuitive, we explore why subtracting can have a profound impact. We often think the solution to a problem is to do more of something. Rehab is no different, especially when things aren’t going to plan. You’ve probably had […]
Is it OK to have pain after weight training?
What thoughts enter your mind when you see the words pain and weight training? A bad training experience perhaps. An injury, or a session that was too difficult for you at that particular time. Maybe though the two are synonymous. It’s not a single experience that you think of but rather one leads to the […]