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Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of Reviews is scheduled for the April 2026 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise . It synthesises 137 systematic reviews involving over 30,000 participants. Updated ACSM resistance training guidelines , what do they say? You don’t need fancy spreadsheets, complicated periodisation, or a coach yelling about nervous system priming. You need a se

Everyone of us whose had a setback. The first injury hurt. The recovery took longer than expected. Now, every twinge, every bend, every step forward comes with the same quiet question: “What if I make it worse again?” That fear is real. It’s not weakness. It’s your nervous system trying to protect you — the same system that once kept you safe is now on high alert, scanning for danger even when the threat is small or gone. But here’s the thing most people don’t get told: Pain-

“Is there a quick fix for this?” “Can we just get rid of the pain right now?” “Why isn’t this sorted yet?” All of these questions are completely understandable. Pain is exhausting. It disrupts sleep, work, family life, even simple things like turning your head to reverse the car or getting out of bed. When it lingers, the hope for a fast solution becomes almost desperate. Quick Fixes Are Rare — Be Wary of Promises But in all things health — and especially when dealing with pa

If you're in your 50s and suddenly dealing with nagging pain near your sit bones, in your Achilles or around your hips when you walk squat or even sit for too long, you're not alone. Many women tell me it feels like their body has "turned on them" out of nowhere—especially around perimenopause or after menopause. The tendon feels thick tender maybe a bit puffy and the old label "tendinitis" makes it sound like endless inflammation that needs ice and anti-inflammatories foreve

Pain on the side of your hip when you walk, climb stairs, get out of the car, or even just lie on that side at night can be incredibly draining. It turns simple daily things into a struggle and it often keeps people awake or avoiding thinks like walking. People come in frustrated, exhausted, and often carrying an MRI report that’s left them feeling defeated. That reaction is completely valid. When the report mentions “torn tendon,”“moderate or severe degeneration,” “bursitis,

You've just had an MRI for neck, arm, shoulder, or radiating pain. The report comes back with words like “large herniation,” “severe,” “significant compression,” or “extruded disc.” Your heart sinks: “This must be bad—will I need surgery? Is my spine ruined?” That reaction is completely valid and understandable. This is something we see every week and scans can trigger real anxiety, especially with the sometimes brutal chosen words by the radiologist. But here's the reassurin

Some quotes simply resonate. I adapted one of my favourite Franklin D. Roosevelt’s famous lines to this: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, especially the fear that stops you moving and doing the things you love.” I see this play out every day in the clinic - pain doesn’t just hurt the body, it can hijack the mind. A twinge in your back after lifting groceries or making the bed, a stiff neck from an awkward night’s sleep, recurring headaches that make turning you

In the most recent Global Burden of Disease study (2022), the estimated global prevalence of headaches is 52%. In Australia, we are not far off. Over 46% suffer from headaches or migraines, that's over 11.9 million people! And women seem to suffer significantly more than men.Manual treatment and exercise prescription could be a good treatment option for you, rather than a trip to the pharmacy. Research suggests that manual therapists can help, definitely not all types of head

If you have a flare up of a disc bulge it can be painful, challenging and all consuming, but there are effective strategies to help you find relief to support recovery.  ​ There is good evidence that the bulging disc is self-limiting and most clear up within 12 weeks. which may offer some reassurance but can also seem like a long road ahead! ​ Here are some helpful tips:   Immediate Steps for Managing Low Back Pain Avoid Bed Rest: Prolonged bed rest can hinder recovery. Maint

Bones aren't cracking and joints aren't being put back into place or moved out of place. We would be in serious trouble if that were happening! ​ A surprisingly good explanation o n  Operation Ouch , found by my then, 6 year old boy... it's a great show, not going to lie! ​ Our joints contain synovial fluid within a capsule, when a joint is moved to the point of an adjustment or manipulation, there is a sudden change in joint pressure, leading to the formation and collapse o

What is the difference? ​ ​ ​​​ ​ Historically Chiropractic has focused on skeletal function where Physiotherapy focused on muscular groups. Today, the differences between the two professions have become less distinct. Today's evidence-based medicine and the fact that we all tend to read the same research, means a lot of overlap exists between Physiotherapists and Chiropractors and how they practice. ​ There are more similarities in content of both academic programs than ther

The answer will depend on who you ask! ​ Etymology- channeling Stephen Fry - love him The word Chiropractic was coined by David Palmer in 1898 and comes from the Greek words chiro  meaning "hand" and praktikos  meaning "practical". Chiropractic literally means "done by hand".​ ​ Manual therapy and it's application will vary between practitioner depending on their approach to care, their interests and experience, their individual skill set, their use of other modalities etc. F