New perspective on Physio, Health & Wellness
How often do you hear the phrase “your glutes are weak”? Interestingly, despite how often this phrase is uttered, we might actually be missing the broader point a little with gluteal weakness. From what I find clinically, weak glutes may not actually be ‘weak’ at …
In today’s video, I highlight how to stretch a tight calf muscle and what you need to do to keep it loose forever. Traditionally, we stretch without expecting to stop having to do it at some stage. That we must continuously do it in order …
In today’s video, I demonstrate how to do the tennis ball back exercise. As the name implies, sometimes all you need to help treat your back pain is a basic tennis ball or lacrosse ball. It may sound simple and that’s because it is! The …
When dealing with de Quervains we obviously spend the majority of our time treating the overloaded and irritated thumb tendons. And it makes perfect sense. The painful area is obviously specific to the thumb. However, I’m finding that the neck may hold the keys to …
Shoulder impingement can have a number of different mechanical causes. Many of which we unknowingly overlook if we aren’t paying attention. The painful structure can differ from person to person. But there are usually some common areas around the shoulder you need to look at …
In today’s video, I discuss the very real issue of how treating Fibromyalgia. In my opinion, the medical industry currently does a really poor job of validating those with Fibromyalgia. Collectively, the way my patients are treated (both medically and socially) is incredibly frustrating for …
Shin Splints are a common issue affecting the front of the shin. And like many musculoskeletal complaints, there’s usually a number of factors that set it up to occur. We often link shin pain back to things like flat feet, calf tightness, and poor training …
Today’s video is all about how to stretch tight upper traps. More importantly, I discuss what you also need to do to keep them loose forever. Clinically, I find typical upper trap stretches are ultimately ineffective at actually loosening up the upper traps. Therefore its …
Trochanteric bursitis is rightfully looked at as a hip-related issue. But what if there was more to the onset and persistence of hip bursitis than we realized? Traditional treatment for trochanteric bursitis often revolves around strengthening surrounding hip muscles, soft-tissue massage, certain muscle stretches and …
If you’re struggling to shake Achilles tendon pain, it’s important to make sure you’re not missing the broader mechanical cause. Yes, the Achilles is clearly the area that becomes dysfunctional, but clinically I find it’s often a consequence of something else. And conquering this something …