Most lumbar disc herniations don’t need surgery—your body can heal them naturally. Research shows over 60% of herniated discs shrink or disappear on their own through immune responses like inflammation, enzymatic breakdown, and new blood vessel growth. Understanding this process empowers patients and clinicians to choose conservative care first—backed by science, not fear.

New research shows self-compassion reduces depression, anxiety, and disability in chronic pain. Learn how kindness to self can rewire the brain for relief.

New research challenges the posture-pain myth. Discover why "sitting up straight" isn't the fix and how a flexible, confident approach to mo

Early MRIs for back pain often lead to fear, overtreatment, and worse outcomes. Movement and education are the real keys to recovery.

Pain does NOT mean damage! Neuroscience reveals that pain is an output of the brain. Learn here why Pain ≠ Damage Makes Sense.

Discover the best mindfulness app for starting your practice and how to avoid the pitfall many people run into when they start meditating.

Every year, as back-to-school season rolls around, the same concern pops up: are heavy backpacks harming children's spines? It feels like...

Mindfulness is more than a buzzword—it’s a science-backed method for retraining the brain, reducing stress, and managing pain.

Struggling with chronic pain and poor sleep? Learn how to break the cycle with 3 neuroscience-backed sleep strategies.

Can persistent neck pain be predicted—and even prevented—within days of an injury? Discover the latest neuroscience and practical strategies

Ever had an MRI and been told you have a ‘bulging disc’ or ‘degenerative disc disease’? Here's the surprising truth:

Are You Taking Paracetamol Wrong? Here’s How to Get Maximum Pain Relief

Introduction As a physiotherapist, there's nothing more rewarding than seeing a patient get better, especially with long-standing pain....

How can donating time and money to charity impact pain?

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