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...
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...
