As a physiotherapist, long term back pain is my bread and butter. Anyone that has ever had a session with me, will understand that treatment of back pain is changing, less hands on, more understanding your beliefs about your pain. Our approach to this age-old affliction is evolving and a huge factor in change is how we communicate to others. Notably, we need a shift in culture around back pain. In my practice I am too often told by patients that they don’t want to be ‘that pe

Has your spine been warning you of imminent doom?

Joint health is the centre point of a musculoskeletal physiotherapists daily life! We are often asked what the ‘right amount of running’ is and what damage it might cause. Before answering these questions it’s important to remember a few key points about joints. Starting with; joints are made up of a lot of structures! Muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, and the most talked about, cartilage. Osteoarthritis is wear and tear of the articular cartilage over time and the inflamma