Troubleshooting the Low-Bar Squat
The squat is one of the most basic human movements and calls upon the body’s largest muscles, including your glutes, hamstrings, and quads. There are […]
Podcast #636: Why You Overeat and What to Do About It
We all know the basics of losing weight: don’t consume more calories than your body needs. And yet many of us still overeat anyway, sometimes […]
The 4 Rules of Bench Pressing Without a Spotter
Of all the main barbell lifts, the bench press is the most dangerous. In fact, it can kill you. If the bar slips from your […]
Podcast #638: How Changing Your Breathing Can Change Your Life
When we think about improving our health, we typically think about altering our diet, trying to exercise more, and taking vitamins and supplements. But my guest […]
Does Ibuprofen Help or Hurt Your Workouts?
If you’re feeling some pain before or after your workouts, popping a couple ibuprofen — good ‘ol “vitamin I” — may be par for the […]
On values, culture and health
This week is Te Wiki o te Maori – and the theme is Kia Kaha te Reo Maori . For those readers not familiar with […]
What to do when one size does not fit all
Alert: rant ahead. Early in my career working in persistent pain management, it was thought that “chronic pain is chronic pain is chronic pain” and […]
“Take Charge & Make That Change” Virtual Lifestyle Program
Enroll now in Nutrition Pair’s “Take Charge & Make That Change” Lifestyle Program! Have you found yourself saying, “I don’t want another diet. I want a […]
The hardly hidden costs
Chronic/persistent pain management is not sexy. No-one gets a magic cure. Lives are not saved – at least not in a way that mortality statistics […]
Whose life is it anyway?
A couple of weeks back I posted about my concerns that exercise is often over-hyped, has limited effects on pain and disability, and therefore people […]