back pain

There is no secret or mystery to this. Those who are currently (or who have worked with me previously over the past 8 years) will have heard me say this: “After working with me for 12 weeks there is no excuse for not understanding why you back gets bad.” “…and if I see you hobbling […]

“A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men…” So how am I able to swing a kettlebell that is very almost my own bodyweight and not snap my spine in two? A few weeks ago 4 time World’s Strongest Man winner Brian Shaw put up an Instagram video swinging Rogue Fitness’s

“I’ve tried writing a review for Brian a few times, it always results in about fourteen pages (not great for a website). So, I shall try to be as concise as possible.

I’d seen nearly every specialist I could over the period of two years to no lasting avail, my working life suffered dramatically, and I lost out on a lot of work and opportunities…”

“In October 2020 I was at my wits end following a flare-up of an old lower back issue. I thought I was doing all the right things having been religiously doing exercises recommended by physios following back surgery 20 years ago.”

Yes…so long as you do two things consistently

A look at the mechanics behind one of the most common types of back injury, a disc bulge.

Walking pain free during a back injury can be a tough challenge.

Here I look at some technique cues and how your feet can be providing some clues as to what is going on with your hips.

Cortisone injections can be a useful tool…BUT there are some disadvantages we need to be aware of in regards to back pain and injuries.

A look at how rehab for back injuries should be planned.

The most obvious answer is usually not the correct one…

Glute Bridges are a great tool to help build some strong glutes and take pressure off of the lower back…

…BUT we must be sure to understand injury mechanics before we select and apply technique.