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🏋️♂️ Bending the Truth: Does Lifting with a Rounded Back Really Cause Back Pain?
We’ve all heard the advice: “Lift with your legs, not your back.” But new research challenges this long-standing belief. A 2020 systematic review found no strong evidence linking spinal flexion during lifting to low back pain. In fact, some people with back pain bend less, likely due to fear or outdated advice. This blog breaks down what the science actually says and why it’s time to stop fearing the bend.

Edward Walsh
Jul 63 min read


Spontaneous Disc Healing: Slipped Discs Slip Away, Without The Scalpel Coming Out To Play
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.

Edward Walsh
May 132 min read


Slouchie No Ouchie - Why “Good Posture” May Be Overrated
New research challenges the posture-pain myth. Discover why "sitting up straight" isn't the fix and how a flexible, confident approach to mo

Edward Walsh
Apr 83 min read


The Hidden Dangers of Early MRI for Low Back Pain: Why More Imaging Isn’t Always Better
Early MRIs for back pain often lead to fear, overtreatment, and worse outcomes. Movement and education are the real keys to recovery.

Edward Walsh
Mar 313 min read


Do Schoolbags Really Cause Back Pain in Children?
Every year, as back-to-school season rolls around, the same concern pops up: are heavy backpacks harming children's spines? It feels like...

Edward Walsh
Mar 172 min read


Disc Bulges Don't Always Mean Pain: What the Science Really Says
Ever had an MRI and been told you have a ‘bulging disc’ or ‘degenerative disc disease’? Here's the surprising truth:

Edward Walsh
Feb 232 min read


Breaking Free from 17 Years of Back Pain: Lilly's Journey to Relief
Introduction As a physiotherapist, there's nothing more rewarding than seeing a patient get better, especially with long-standing pain....

Edward Walsh
Jun 23, 20243 min read
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