Pain is always real. If you’re hurting, something meaningful is going on. One of the most important things I’ve learned in practice is this: pain does not always mean damage. And the level of pain rarely matches the level of …
If you’ve had back pain for a while, there’s a really common pattern I see in clinic: You start protecting your back. You stop bending. You hinge like a robot. You brace for everything. You avoid the movements that involve …
The “Don’t Bend” Trap: Why Avoiding Back Bending Can Keep You Stuck Read more »
If I had a pound for every time someone apologised for their feet, I could probably retire early and buy a heated treatment bench. Almost every new patient does it — they sit down, take off their shoes, and say: …
When you’re living with back or joint pain, it’s easy to feel caught between different options — physiotherapy, osteopathy, massage, exercise classes. Many people I see as an osteopath in Nottingham started their recovery journey with physiotherapy in West Bridgford …
Physiotherapy or Osteopathy in Nottingham & West Bridgford – Which Is Right for You? Read more »
People who have had back pain are often, and understandably, fearful of doing something which might make it happen again. Unfortunately if we avoid activities like rowing then we are setting our selves up for another painful episode in the …
It’s perhaps the most frequently asked question in clinic. I think the important bit of the question is why does my joint move better and pain decrease after the joint has been clicked. Hopefully this video will help you understand …
The world of physical health is plagued by half truths and ideas which often hinder peoples recovery. An important part of my osteopathy is helping people make sense of the craziness that is their pain. I aim to arm my …
It’s easy to spot people who suffer from back pain in the office because they have the best postures!! Think about it:Would someone who doesn’t regularly suffer from back pain sit upright with their knees and hips flexed to 90 …
Would you rather sit with a good posture or comfortably? Read more »
When the exercises I’ve prescribed don’t work I often find I do my best work. Ok, let’s be clear, I don’t love the fact that a client might not be getting better, but I do love the dialogue that’s opened …
Why do so many young men injure themselves deadlifting often resulting in long-term chronic low back problems? Here are the generalisations: Having a strong back is a very good idea. Being able to pick up a heavy barbell is an …