Do we think of the body and mind as “together” or “separate”? By now, we have come a long way in our understanding of us as an integral whole. Indeed, there are many more of us seeking a more holistic approach to maintaining and improving our health. Less simplistic solutions and pill-popping, more recognizing the deeper and subtler connnections that exist. Sounds complicated - or fascinating - what do you think? Much of the split between mind and body can be attributed to De

As we get to the end of summer 25, after taking a little pause from social media over the past few months, I think it is a good time to...

In the previous post, we spoke about the mechanism via which chronic pain comes about. Briefly - it is a construct of the brain and is...

Why do we get chronic pain? The traditional view is that pain comes from injured tissues. And it is true to a huge extent - if we cut our...

A very good day to you. I hope you are doing well. And your body. And your feet. On this note - how much do you think about your feet?...

Let’s celebrate the start of April, a wonderful spring month full of promise of the year to come! April is also a Stress Awareness Month....

Does this sound familiar: no matter how much your massage therapist, osteopath, chiropractor adjusts, massages, stretches out an area,...

A client came to me with knee numbness after sitting for longer than 20 mins. I assessed the knee and found some tension in the...

My client presented with a complaint of sitting cross-legged and one knee was coming up a lot higher than the other, unusually for them....

Movement has incredible healing potential. It does not just increase our mobility, longevity and promotes good mental health - it keeps...

Breathing for inner peace and pain relief Today, let's find 5-10 minutes for focus on your inner self. This practice will Breathing for...

Tissue remodelling - how does this work? Can we quickly undo the damage caused by hours and hours spent in one posture? Through our life,...

What is intra-abdominal pressure? Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is the pressure in the cavity we have between the abdominal wall and the...

Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are not easy conditions to deal with. Here, I am sharing some tips from my own...

Piriformis syndrome - what is this? It is a syndrome - not an exact diagnosis. Typically it means the piriformis muscle is pressing on...

Let's talk about dozage of exercises. Have you ever felt that if you do a few too many repetitions, your pain resurfaces and you have...

Persistent back pain can have several reasons, but it is worth knowing that once pain becomes chronic, our nervous system becomes...

Are you suffering from varicose veins? This week, we are doing exercises to improve blood circulation in the lower legs. Promoting...

Does shoulder pain and discomfort get in the way of dressing, driving, playing sports and general day-to-day life? Are you worried this...

Age-related changes are often found in spine imaging. However these often occur in pain-free individuals as well as those with back...