Morning pain Sleep position and getting it right to avoid strain on the body is important given that we spend a third of our lives in bed. A lot of patients tell me that their back, neck or even arm pain is worse in the morning when they wake up. There are several...
Task-based activity Whether someone can successfully complete a task despite their problem is one of the most common issues that they describe to me in the clinic. So, someone with a painful knee might tell me they can’t mow the lawn, or if they have a shoulder...
Okay, there are more than 5 ways you can progress exercise, but we are talking about broad categories of progression, not every single option. But before we get into that, let’s all get onto the same page as to how you train your body. No matter your fitness level –...
This post follows on from my previous one on how to make an ice pack. If you want to know the details, read that post first and come back. This post is looking at the overall management of an acute injury. So, you’ve gone over on your ankle, or sprained your wrist –...
The disclaimers You should probably avoid ice or do so only with the guidance of a healthcare professional if you have poor circulation to the area concerned, or a loss of sensation / nerve damage. As usual, if you’re not one of my patients and aren’t sure if an ice...
