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 […]
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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 […]
Strength training for women over 40: the questions the fitness industry doesn’t ask
In this post we discuss strength training for women over 40 and the important questions the fitness industry fails to ask. I recently read an article by a journalist who explored what it’s like for a woman to start strength training in her late 40s. It’s a great piece that contains sensible advice and it’s […]