Do physically-demanding jobs cause more wear and tear?
Posted by Nicholas Dang onFor a long time, the human spine has been viewed as a machine: if you overloaded it with a single excessive force or repetitive loading, there would be ‘wear and tear’ (structural damage, e.g., disc degeneration) and consequently, symptoms such as back pain and sciatic pain.
But is it that simple?
Antifragile Clinicians make Antifragile Patients
Posted by Nicholas Dang onYour health practitioner powerfully influences your health beliefs and attitudes.1 You should be able to trust what they say because they should know more and they usually want to help you. However, good intentions don’t always coincide with good messages.
Do you need to fix your running technique?
Posted by Nicholas Dang on‘Incorrect’ technique is a common concern for many people. Part of this concern stems from well-intentioned health and fitness professionals claiming that there’s an optimal way to move to treat or prevent pain/injury.
10 Myths and 10 Facts about Low Back Pain
Posted by Nicholas Dang onLow back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability globally and tends to be associated with costly, ineffective and sometimes harmful healthcare. Unhelpful beliefs about LBP are likely a strong driver in this disability and ineffective care. Such beliefs are widespread in people with and without LBP, as well as the media and well-intentioned clinicians.