New perspective on Physio, Health & Wellness
New perspective on Physio, Health & Wellness
Let’s talk about the cause of knee pain for a minute. More importantly, I want to discuss why it’s not just the knee you should be thinking about. Knee pain is so common that it affects 25% of all adults in some way, shape or …
Do you suffer from headaches? More importantly, do you feel like they’re under control? If like many, you experience regular headaches you’ll know how debilitating they can be. Particularly when they create such a handbrake on your capacity to think, be social and happy. So …
We are proud to announce the launch of our new Costochondritis course on teachable.com! The course is entitled “Costochondritis: Successfully Treat Your Symptoms & Their Cause” and is the culmination of what I’ve found helpful over the last 15-years treating this challenging condition. I’m passionate …
There are so many myths around pain and injury that could be holding you back from feeling and functioning at your best. The trouble is, that most common, modern-day pain myths make perfect sense on the surface. But a slight change in perspective is often …
Do you experience knee pain when sitting cross-legged? If so, it’s easy to feel like your knee is the problem. After all, it’s the knee that hurts right? However, in most cases, knee pain when crossing your legs is actually a consequence of poor hip …
When trying to rehabilitate a Bakers Cyst, it’s important to understand a few things about the process: A Bakers Cyst often develops as a consequence of something else That something else is also often a consequence of something else again And while that sounds deliberately …
If you have a clicking ankle, it’s important to figure out what’s behind it. That way, not only will any treatment options become more effective, but there’s a greater chance you’ll find a long-term solution. There can be a number of reasons behind why an …
An elevated first rib can often be associated with neck and shoulder pain. Similarly, first rib dysfunction can be one of the main contributing factors to something like Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. One commonly held belief about the cause of an elevated first rib is “tight” …
An AC joint injury is often the result of trauma to the shoulder. Whether it’s a fall onto the tip of the shoulder or a heavy bump, enough trauma can separate even the most robust AC joint. But what if there was more to this …
Low back pain can clearly be a frustrating and challenging experience for many. The breadth of possible diagnoses and myriad of potential treatment options can leave even the most back pain-savvy person confused and wondering what to do. Clinically, I find it extremely helpful to …
The new year provides us with a fantastic opportunity to look back and reflect. And with a little luck, we might be able to use what we’ve learned to thrive in 2022. And here at Your Wellness Nerd, a new year gives us the chance …
We all understand the importance of good sitting posture. Yet how many of us actually take the time to try and optimize our sitting habits consistently throughout the day? Based on what I find clinically, the quality of our spinal shapes – most commonly when …
We are proud to announce the launch of our new Costochondritis course on teachable.com! The course is entitled “Costochondritis: Successfully Treat Your Symptoms & Their Cause” and is the culmination of what I’ve found helpful over the last 15-years treating this challenging condition. I’m passionate …