Greg Lehman has been a pioneer in helping us to understand pain and biomechanics and finding out when they matter. He is a advocate for “Movement Optimism” - an approach that helps you build confidence in your body and avoid the common trap (fueled by well meaning health care professionals) of getting stuck in sometimes irrelevant biomechanical narratives that create fear and entanglement in the body. I would encourage you to watch at least the first five minutes as he pulls apart the most common things you might hear coming from your health care professionals mouth. “What I often say is, it’s ..read more

As a physiotherapist, I'm always on the lookout for holistic approaches to complement traditional pain management techniques. Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese practice that combines movement, breathing, and meditation, has shown remarkable benefits for individuals experiencing pain. Here, I'll discuss three key benefits of Qi Gong that can be particularly helpful for those seeking relief from chronic pain conditions such as Fibromyalgia. 1. Enhanced Circulation: The Foundation of Healing One of the primary principles of Qi Gong is the promotion of Qi, or life energy, throughout the body. This conc ..read more

This is a brilliant insight of Joletta’s story of how she developed chronic pain and the long journey she took to a place of healing. Joletta shares her wisdom and of the insights she gained from a roller coaster ride that started when she twinged her hip at work as a firefighter. Hearing about her journey gives us all hope that there are solutions out there, and sometimes a shift in perspective and learning from the updated science of pain can be life changing. PDF Download—> Joletta Belton: Explaining the Meanings of Pain, My Story To hear more from Joletta, One Thing asked 10 ..read more

The story: You’re at home and reach down to pick something up and feel a twinge. Ouch! But you don’t think much of it. Until the next morning when you are unable to get out of bed because of severe pain and muscle spasms. You’ve never felt anything quite like it - even sitting on the toilet is just about impossible. You ring your doctor and they order an MRI - you somehow you manage to stumble into the radiology centre (lying down for the scan isn’t all that much fun). The next day you get the results - and it shows a disc in your back has been injured. You jump on Google and are suddenly conf ..read more

With all the uncertainty in the world, this months blog takes a broader view of health and wellness. I hope you get some value out of it and would appreciate any feedback in the comments section below. Warning ! Pain can be coming from a red flag sign - things like a broken bone, inflammatory arthritis, cancer or organ disease. Please ensure you have a full and thorough examination with your doctor and continue to follow up if your symptoms have not improved or don’t make sense to you. Another warning…. This blog is very long. It could well have been a short book. And I did consider dividing ..read more

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“I can’t understand why I’m getting injured so often. I always stretch before I exercise. I’m confused!” A phrase I hear in the clinic on a daily basis. Just to clarify, in terms of ‘stretching’ we are talking about holding a static muscle stretch. Optimising mobility, (especially around a joint) is another thing altogether and can be a very useful way to prepare the body for the demands of sport. Knowing where and when to perform joint mobility exercises and foam rolling can be invaluable - but we’ll talk about that another time. 5 Times When Stretching Is Not A Good Idea Right before a trai ..read more

If you've ever been diagnosed with scoliosis, this is a must watch ? About 4% of the population has scoliosis in some form or another. Fear of damaging the spine can lead to over-protective behaviours and reduced physical capacity. Don't ever let yourself be defined by your spine or x-ray changes. You may have to put in a bit more effort and be more consistent with a daily exercise program. But there is always room for hope and achieving great things. Many world class athletes have been diagnosed with scoliosis and achieved world-class success, such as Mick Fanning and Usain Bolt. Usain Bo ..read more

Psoas - Get To Know Your Muscles QUICK ANATOMY REVIEW: The psoas (pronounced ‘so-az’) is one of the deepest core muscles in the body. As you can see in the picture below, the psoas is a long muscle, attaching above to the upper part of the lower back as well as the intervertebral discs. It then travels down through the abdomen and attaches to the inner part of the hip, making it one of only two muscles that attaches the spine to the lower limb. FUNCTION: The psoas has a number of diverse functions, making it a key factor in health. There is still some controversy concerning it’s exact ..read more