Joint hypermobility is often misunderstood as simply being flexible. This piece examines why joints can feel unstable, how this relates to Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, and why building strength and control plays a central role in supporting long-term stability.
Category archives: Backs / Spine
Recovery From Sciatica
Recovery from sciatica often involves gradual movement and rehabilitation exercises. This article outlines recovery expectations, types of exercises commonly used, and practical advice on pacing activity during recovery.
Spinal Injections: Are They Right for You?
If you’ve been living with persistent back or neck pain that isn’t responding to hands-on treatment, medication, corrective exercise, or lifestyle changes, you might have been offered a spinal injection as a treatment option, but is that the right next step for you?
Persistent pain and your feelings
One of the most heartbreaking aspects of living with ongoing pain is that it’s often not taken seriously. It’s a common misconception that pain is all in your head. Too often, people in pain are told, “it’s all in your head,” “you look fine“, or, “you’re laughing, so it can’t be that bad.”
Chronic pain and trauma
Trauma and chronic pain often coexist because sometimes, people with persistent pain also have an untreated or complex trauma history. Pain is our body’s danger detection system, making the body and mind more sensitive, and trauma changes the brain.
Persistent Pain is a genuine condition
Pain is the primary reason people go to the doctor, but 1 in 3 general practitioners (GPs) reports feeling “unprepared” to treat pain. While this may frustrate you, it’s not their fault because, like most healthcare professionals (HCPs), we receive little or no training around the pain that doesn’t go away as expected during our […]
Pain management, ways forwards
The previous post, “pain what’s really going on?” looked at pain from a medical and scientific point of view to understand how pain can be categorised, the variety of words to describe pain, and the regular healing times, which may help people avoid slipping into persistent or chronic states. This post will look at current best […]
Pain, what’s really going on?
Pain is tricky; it can be a valuable and potentially life-saving protection mechanism. You only have to touch something unexpectedly hot to appreciate that the resulting OUCH was helpful because it made you pull your hand away and prevent possible further injury. But what exactly is pain?
Back Pain: Debunking Misconceptions and Myths
Back pain is common; 80% of people worldwide will experience at least one episode. It’s an often invisible condition that can affect anyone from *children to the elderly, but worldwide, only around 1% of cases are because of something sinister such as a tumour.
Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms and Causes
Sciatica causes pain that travels from the lower back down the leg. This article explains the symptoms, common causes, and when medical assessment may be needed.