The murder-mystery of health care

The murder-mystery of health care

I believe it’s crucial to clarify some of the misconceptions around treatment options for nerve, muscle and joint pain. Physiotherapy and other “conservative” treatments are commonly opted for in trying to avoid surgery, as if surgery is the ultimate solution. This...
When does Pain = Gain?

When does Pain = Gain?

When are painful exercises / training sessions valuable? “No pain, no gain” is so over sold that people easily assume it means that your undiagnosed pain will do well from pushing on… Sometimes this pays off and sometimes it backfires in spectacular fashion! But how...
Is training through my pain causing lasting damage?

Is training through my pain causing lasting damage?

This question is asked of me several times a day, in one way or another. “I will do your recommended exercise, but can I still go running this weekend?” or “I don’t have to skip yoga, do I?” In other words: Do you have to let your fitness fade? Do you need to rest? Do...
What is your toxic trait?

What is your toxic trait?

Some refer to this as the “check engine light” flashing on your body’s dashboard which is continually being ignored. I think rather than merely ignoring it, we intentionally shove that poisonous mushroom into the deepest darkest corner that we need not deal with the...
What if physiotherapy isn’t what you need?

What if physiotherapy isn’t what you need?

Many patients mention on arrival that they weren’t sure if they should start with a doctor or a physiotherapist for their [musculoskeletal] pain. You can all assume what my answer is to that but let me explain why. Physiotherapists are “first line” practitioners. The...