Nell MeadHow do I find a good clinician?How do you choose a physiotherapist, or in fact any healthcare practitioner?Aug 19, 2017Aug 19, 2017
Nell MeadTreatment options for spondylolisthesisI had an e-mail this week from a blog reader who asked whether the Sarah Key exercises I’ve blogged so far would be good for…Aug 9, 2017Aug 9, 2017
Nell MeadThe problem with leg raisesIf you ever go to a circuits class, you’ll know it’s easy to become competitive or try for as many reps as you can regardless of form — but…Aug 2, 2017Aug 2, 2017
Nell MeadCycling for desk workersOne of the biggest issues faced by cyclists and city workers alike is back pain. In fact almost 50% of patients we see at Victory Health &…Jul 26, 2017Jul 26, 2017
Nell MeadHow to bend without hurting your backIf I hear someone saying “bend your knees, not your back!” once more, I think I might scream. Why? Because it’s just so wrong, and so…Jul 12, 2017Jul 12, 2017
Nell MeadAre you sitting comfortably?“This is great! Can I just sit here for the next hour?” That’s a question I hear several times a week, as newcomers to Victory sink into…Jul 5, 2017Jul 5, 2017
Nell MeadInflammation — what does it mean?There’s been a lot of talk about inflammation and health recently — whether it’s from nutritionists about sugar promoting inflammation in…May 17, 2017May 17, 2017
Nell MeadMobiliser reviewMost of us have tried a massage machine or gadget at one point — maybe one of those massage chairs at a shopping centre, or a handheld one…Apr 20, 2017Apr 20, 2017
Nell MeadWhat makes our physio special?Over my time as a physio, I’ve noticed lots of different approaches to physiotherapy. Of course, all of us want our patients to get better…Apr 12, 2017Apr 12, 2017
Nell MeadA trip to the bed shopA lot of my back pain patients find it difficult to sleep — they can’t get comfortable, and when they move it often hurts, sometimes waking…Apr 5, 2017Apr 5, 2017