“I’ve got sciatica” – well, no, you probably haven’t.
It’s been a day of patients coming in and telling us that they have got sciatica. I am now pretty skeptical about this diagnosis. It is used, badly,...
Why low-back pain gets worse when you bend over – and what you can do about it
You will know that low back pain is often triggered when you bend over. Or, if you have it already, your low back pain is made even worse. I have been...
I’ve trapped a nerve – no you probably haven’t
We've been hearing this a bit and it's getting on my nerves. If someone tells you they have 'trapped a nerve' they are more than likely wrong. If yo...
Cramp free camping
Dele writes: If you’re planning on camping and exploring the great British outdoors this summer, then here are a few ways to avoid undue pain and cram...
My GP won’t get an MRI done – why?
My low-back is really painful and I want an MRI done – my GP says no. Why? The background: A recent study called Red Flag Screening for Low Back Pa...
Why do my right shoulder muscles hurt more than my left?
I’ve been explaining why one set of shoulder muscles hurt more than the other today. The question: The reason your right* shoulder muscles are usual...
Eating to beat pain
Eating to reduce pain? Dele explains how: "You’re probably aware of the primary factors that can cause or worsen pain. These can include poor post...
Ben’s acupuncture book
Ben knows his stuff. He is a co-author of an acupuncture book that's called Dry Needling For Manual Therapists. This gem is described as: "...
Tech Neck – some dos and don’ts
While fun and efficient, our much-loved technological devices could be the cause of bad posture and resulting back and neck pain. This is the dreaded...