I decided to write this blog as I am frequently contacted by clients and members of the public who have ‘put their back out’ and are looking for advice on what they should/shouldn’t do, plus effective treatment ASAP. I was keen to gather all the required information in a helpful blog, which I could share … Continue reading Acute Back Injury – what to do & what not to

Firstly, its important to note that most chronic pain (long term, dull, achy) is soft-tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament & fascia pathology) in origin. It is estimated 75-95% of regional (chronic) pain is myofascial (muscle and/or fascia pathology). Furthermore, most soft-tissue pathology does not show up on medical scanning techniques (x-ray, MRI, ultrasound etc) or blood … Continue reading Why Conventional Medicine will always fall short in the treatment of chronic pain

This is a question I get asked quite often in my clinic and not one with a simple, quick answer, so I used it as inspiration to get my blog started. The answer depends on a number of factors, of course, and while there is no doubt that there is much you can see with … Continue reading Should I get an MRI scan for my back or neck pain?