In this post we discuss why exercise technique is the key to success in rehab and how you can improve yours. See if the following experience sounds familiar to you. Let’s say your shoulder has been hurting so you go to a physio. After an initial assessment you’re told there’s nothing seriously wrong and you’re […]
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Why context matters in rehab and training
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 […]
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. Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments that humans suffer with. Up to 80% of us will experience a debilitating episode at some point in our lives. Its ubiquity means there are […]
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 […]