Spinal discs and jam doughnuts – a sticky problem
Disclaimer - this blog is not a substitute for individual advice from a qualified professional! This is a common scenario: a patient…
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Upper back mobilisation
Stiffness and lack of mobility in the upper back is a common issue that many of us struggle with, sometimes as a…
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Forearm tension
What do martial artists, climbers, weightlifters and people who spend a lot of time at a keyboard have in common? (Not to…
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Building confidence after injury
Last weekend was my first outdoor climb of the year; we found ourselves with a free Saturday and some dry weather, so…
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It’s not just rubbing backs
What is osteopathy? Sometimes, I think that I have a bit of an image problem. When I tell people that I’m an…
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Q&A: should I be using a joint support?
Q: I had an ankle injury a while ago. Since then, I've been using an ankle support in training. But then, someone…
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Golf lessons: adventures in biomechanics
Until recently I wasn't sure what all the fuss was about. I mean, it's not as though golf is a real sport.…
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Neck strength for contact sports
Neck strength is important for anyone who takes part in contact or combat sports, and it's something I'm often asked about. It…
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Neck injuries in contact sports: “burners” and “stingers”
This is not intended as a substitute for professional advice; neck injuries can potentially be extremely serious, and any unfamiliar symptoms should…
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Weight loss – what really works?
Clients sometimes ask me about weight loss - either as part of their recovery from injury, their training plan, or because it’s…
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New Year, New You?
When it comes to resolutions such as weight loss, change is both easier and harder than you think. Love them or hate…
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Quick band shoulder warm up
Happy new year! It's been a busy few weeks over Christmas, with not much time for blog writing. I've promised a few…
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Returning to activity after an injury
In my previous blog, I started discussing some tips for rehabilitating an injury. While professional advice can help in this process (and fo
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A common sense guide to rehab – part 1
One of the things I spend a lot of time talking to my patients about is rehabilitation. It’s something that’s commonly misunderstood,…
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Why a leg length difference is not like fur handcuffs
“You get home one night - your wife hits you with a baseball bat. Likely causes: the fact that you hadn't thanked…
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The psychology of injury (and taking my own advice)
I’m in the process of rehabilitating a troublesome ankle injury at the moment. That’s nothing out of the ordinary; I often see…
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