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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 »

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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 …

Should I Avoid Rowing? Read more »