“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,...
BREATHING Everyone breathes. It’s something we often take for granted. However, it turns out that most of us don’t do it correctly. Chest...
Why back pain gets worse when you bend over – and what to do about it
Low back pain is often triggered when bending over. Or, if you have it already, your low back pain is made worse. I have been talking to some patient...
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: "...