New perspective on Physio, Health & Wellness
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 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 …
We are proud to announce the launch of our new course on teachable.com! The course is entitled “How to Fix Your Low Back Pain” and is the culmination of over 15-years of clinical experience and results-based Physiotherapy. Over the years, I’ve worked extremely hard with …
The cause of shoulder pain is a broad and complicated discussion. Or is it? A diagnosis of ‘shoulder pain’ covers a broad list of aches, pains, and injuries. And it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless list of predisposing factors, special …
Last year was one hell of a year wasn’t it? While horrible for so many, 2020 provided me with a unique opportunity to dip my toes into something I’ve long wanted to explore but seldom had the time – YouTube videos. I created the Your …
As a Physical Therapist, I’m often asked to reveal the “best” stretches for people to do. And with such an extensive catalog to choose from it can be a daunting question. However, there is one exercise that stands out. And that exercise is the Couch …
The onset of any acute back pain injury can be as daunting and tricky as it is common. Staggeringly, over 60% of people will experience an episode of acute low back pain in their lifetime. And not only do you have to figure out how …
The best treatment for hip bursitis involves specifically treating the hip… or so I used to think. As a Physiotherapist, I’m passionate about trying to better understand the root cause of common musculoskeletal injuries. And I’ve always felt we have a tendency to miss the …
On the surface, treatment for tight chest muscles is well-defined. All you need is a consistent stretching regime to loosen those tight chest muscles up over time. It a no-brainer, right? But, what if I was to suggest that there’s more to tight chest muscles …
As an experienced Physiotherapist, I’ve come to understand many things about the body, its mechanics, injury, and the recovery process. Some things I’ve learned from gifted people, and others I’ve worked hard to figure out for myself. The bottom line, however, is that each has …