Backs Etc. Manual Therapy and Functional Training

02/06/2022

Some good mobility drills for the desk-bound

Most people sit too much during the day, which impairs mobility and flexibility. These 5 mobility exercises can help.

31/05/2022

Muscles don't have a mind of their own. They do what they're told. Simply releasing muscles, stretching them, etc. rarely has any effect on what they're being told to do by the brain. Neurological corrections are usually key for lasting change. Seeing muscle function and tone change dramatically without releasing them never gets old.

05/03/2022

Lots of fun and aha moments at today's ID2 and 6 study groups. Also, I have decided to donate the proceeds from today to charities working with Ukrainian refugees. Thanks for everyone coming to the last study group for a while.

19/12/2021

Ultra-processed food (UPF) will either kill you slowly with diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimers, or fast with COVID. Age and obesity are the two factors that most increase your risk of a bad COVID outcome. Eating this stuff is liking putting the wrong fuel in your car, you really won't expect a petrol car to run on diesel, so why do we think our bodies will function on UPF?

Explosive growth in "ultra-processed" foods that bear little resemblance to anything natural is behind a panoply of diseases. Policymakers are taking notice

15/12/2021

Our Christmas newsletter. We hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday season.

Vaccination and booster shots continue to be the keystone of the UK response.  But be aware that vaccines can only modulate, and don't replace your immune system, so to get the maximum positive effect, you should continue to do everything in your power to support and strengthen your natural resourc...

15/12/2021

Our Christmas update and newsletter. have a safe and healthy holiday season from all of us at Backs Etc

Vaccination and booster shots continue to be the keystone of the UK response.  But be aware that vaccines can only modulate, and don't replace your immune system, so to get the maximum positive effect, you should continue to do everything in your power to support and strengthen your natural resourc...

11/12/2021

Merry Christmas from all of us at Backs Etc!

See what happens when you stick 5 brave faces in this extremely dangerous Reindeer Game. Hint: don't let Santa catch you moving...

27/11/2021

In case you still are avoiding saturated fat based on outdated ideas.

This article goes through all the data to answer once and for all - is saturated fat unhealthy? Does it cause heart disease? Will it kill you?

21/11/2021

Do you still ice your injuries, maybe it's time to rethink...

It doesn't help muscles heal—and it might actually do damage.

19/11/2021

Do you get enough magnesium?

Magnesium is vital for many aspects of health including female hormone balance. It can help to support PMS symptoms & ease the menopausal transition.

26/09/2021

Finally some good sense reporting on how to eat!

A new Swedish study says decades of official dairy wisdom is wrong. Here, a nutrition expert examines more science that questions standard health advice

19/08/2021

A gift from a lovely patient made my day!