(In this article I’m talking about the everyday pain most of us experience from time to time — not long-standing chronic pain.) Most people I meet tell me they have a higher-than-average pain threshold. You’ve probably heard it too.But have …
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 socks, I would have retired by now. Almost every new patient does it — they sit down, take off their shoes, and say: “I should’ve worn better socks.” …
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 …
That line sometimes stops people in their tracks. If you’re coming to see an osteopath, surely the whole point is to be fixed? But here’s the honest truth: I don’t fix people.And I don’t want to. Your body already knows …
Look at most stock photos of office workers and you’ll see the same thing every time:Bolt upright posture.Hips and knees at perfect right angles.Shoulders pinned back.Head stacked neatly over the pelvis. Now ask a more important question: How long could …
Why “Good Posture” Often Makes Back Pain at Work Worse. 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 …