Many cases of lower back pain are direction specific, meaning the pain will be worse with spinal movement in a certain direction. Check out this post for videos and explanations: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBcc256z2vl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Locomotion is what we call an extension-based task. Extension refers to the back bending movement of the spine. If you experience pain with back bending, try repeated forward bending movements and see if this helps. If so try to rep

Are you like most of the population and sit all day? Do you have a bit of discomfort? Adding in some "movement snacks" throughout the course of the day can help mix up the loads on your spine and make huge difference in terms of sitting comfort. In this first volume we introduce 4 basic upper body movement snacks: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBKl1wtoA-D/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 1) Chin tucks 2) Band pull aparts 3) Banded shrugs 4) Upper back exten

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So you've been unlucky enough to injury yourself and have surgery. Hopefully you've undergone a full rehabilitation program and have regained your functional capacity. However, if your surgery has involved internal fixation (metal screws/plates) then a discussion may be had about whether or not these should remain in the body. In my 20 years of working with post-surgical patients in Japan, this has been one interesting point of contrast between the western and Japanese approa

Annoying neighbors are never fun, and when you have back pain there are usually some "noisy neighbors" that are contributing to the problem. The lower back's noisy neighbors are commonly the upper back and hips. If you have lower back pain with a certain movement or task, check how well the hips and upper back are moving in that same direction. Pain with walking or back bending? You may need to work on extension of the hips and upper back. Pain with rotational movements like

Both with acute and persistent pain conditions, nighttime pain can be an annoyance and also interrupt the healing process. In some cases some simple pillow hacks can help us get into a more comfortable position and get a better night's sleep. Try these out and let us know if they help! Disclaimer: Night pain can also be indicative of a more sinister underlying pathology. Give these hacks a go but if you are still experiencing pain, check in with your doctor or physio for a th

This is still one of the most misunderstood concepts when it comes to pain and rehab. For a lot of people, the sensation of tightness or stiffness is conceptually quite separate from what people consider pain, something that's not necessarily harmful, and something that might need to be stretched in order to relieve sensation. As opposed to pain, which may require a different process of management. In reality pain and stiffness are often the same response, just on different e

In this video Sam debunks some common myths and misconceptions around ankle sprain management. Please follow our instagram page for more fitness and rehab content, as well as news regarding the Club 360 community! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-ECZvxoo3T/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== #physiotherapy #tokyo #physio #physicaltherapy #anklesprain #anklepain #sportsinjury #fitness

The Power of Walking: A Simple Solution for Lower Back Pain Recurrence For many individuals suffering from lower back pain, the recurrence of symptoms can be a significant problem. While previous research has shown that exercise and education can be effective in preventing or delaying recurrence, these solutions often require special equipment and supervision. However, a recent study presents a simpler, more accessible solution: walking. The Study Findings The study revealed

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All the wrong things you thought about ICE and INJURES! Sam exposes ICE TREATMENT myths in this clip and explains the facts! #ice #myths #health #筋トレ #fitness #pain #injury #tokyo #physio #physiotherapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMA8RJAKJ8A

New Youtube clip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leodEeuZzNg&t=11s What big media doesn't want you to know about your back! Our clinical director and head physiotherapist, Sam, will expose back pain myths and explain the actual facts! #backpain #tokyo #physio #physiotherapy #myths #rehabilitation #lowerbackpain #lowbackpain

Ever gone to see a medical practitioner and frustratingly had your symptoms go away when you get there? Feel like you’re making it up? Find out why this happens!!! #physiotherapy #medicine #doctor #physio #healthpractitioner #pain #disease #pathology #examination #therapeuticaliance #tokyo #roppongi #gym #clinic #practice #osteopathy #chiropractic #backpain #neckpain #kneepain #shoulderpain #anklepain #wristpain #sciatica

On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis (or at least that’s what everyone calls it…) Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living Podcast” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-plantar-fasciitis https://youtu.be/wDYI0NIxn5I #tokyoliving #tokyo #tokyolife #lifestyle #health #fitness #wellness #podcast #injury #pain #rehabilitatio

TLP Injury Edition – Running Footwear On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the topic of running footwear. Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living Podcast” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-running-footwear-uq9ctya0 #tokyoliving #tokyo #tokyolife #lifestyle #health #fitness #wellness #podcast #injury #pain #rehabilitation #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #load #rehab

The essence of musculoskeletal rehabilitation is taking a patient from where they currently are (often a state of pain, functional impairment, an inability to do the things that are important to them, a lack of confidence in their ability to perform their regular activities or a lack of understanding around the cause of their issues) to where they need to be. As famous Canadian biomechanist says “test the capacity, identify the goal, train the gap”. Therefore, in order for a

TLP Injury Edition – Are Opioids Evil? On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses a recent paper regarding opioids and back pack that has gained a great deal of media attention over the past few weeks. Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! TLP Injury Edition - Are Opioids Evil? https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-are-opioids-evil #opioids #analgesics #Codeine #morphine #

RED-S stands for relative energy deficiency in sport, and refers to “impaired physiological functioning caused by relative energy deficiency, and includes but is not limited to impairments of metabolic rate, menstrual function, bone health, immunity, protein synthesis, and cardiovascular health.” (Mountjoy et al., 2014). RED-S is more common in females, but is certainly not exclusively seen in this population. It tends to affect endurance athletes, physique athletes, weight c

TLP Injury Edition – Physiotherapy in the management of headache On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the different types of headaches people may suffer and how physiotherapy can help in the management Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! TLP Injury Edition - Physiotherapy in the management of headache https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-physiotherapy-in-the-manag

On this episode of the injury edition, some discusses the management of muscle injuries, with a specific focus on hamstring injuries. TLP Injury Edition - Hamstring (and other) muscle strains #tokyoliving #tokyo #tokyolife #lifestyle #health #fitness #wellness #podcast #injury #pain #rehabilitation #load #rehab #musclepain #hamstringstrain #calfstrain #groinstrain #muscleinjury References: Buckthorpe M, Gimpel M, Wright S, et al Hamstring muscle injuries in elite football: tr