Pain is often classified as either coming from the organs (viscera) or the body (soma eg back pain).  It is a warning that something is wrong, and is a natural protection mechanism.  VISCERAL PAIN Visceral pain is the pain you feel from your internal organs, such as your stomach, bladder, uterus, or lungs. It is caused by medical conditions Read More

Barefoot running, or running with ‘minimal’ footwear, has become very popular since the publishing of a book by Christopher McDougall (2009) called “Born to Run” [1].  This details the way in which a tribe of Tarahumara Indians from Mexico have the ability to seemingly run hundreds of miles without rest or injury.   Indeed, these observations Read More

Swimming is widely recognised as an excellent form of exercise for maintaining flexibility in the spine and strength whilst minimising strain or pressure on the spinal structures present in weight-bearing activities.  In effect the water acts as a supporting structure so light swimming is often recommended as part of an exercise therapy regime.  However, the Read More