Are Diagnostic Labels Harmful?
a recent study that examined the effects of diagnostic labels and advice.
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Jan 21, 20234 min read
What is the Relationship Between Strength and Pain?
Being strong is great for health, but its relationship with pain is less clear
Sep 16, 20215 min read
Could Lifting With a Rounded Back Be Ideal?
Looking at the safety and effectiveness of lifting with a flexed spine
Aug 10, 20216 min read
Stop Telling People Posture Causes Pain
How much longer are we going to ignore decades of research?
Jul 15, 20213 min read
What Are Your Doctor’s Beliefs About Pain?
The pain beliefs are more important than their credentials.
Jun 5, 20213 min read
You Don’t Need Surgery for a Rotator Cuff Tear
Another study showing surgery is often not the answer for pain
May 3, 20212 min read
The Message of Avoiding “Bad” Posture is More Harmful than the Posture
The intention may be good but the frequent focus on posture is driving unnecessary fear
Feb 2, 20214 min read
MRIs Often Cause More Harm than Benefit
The MRI is a great invention and can provide life-saving information, but it also leads to unnecessary harm and wastes billions of dollars.
Jan 31, 20217 min read
What is Pain? Even Clinicians Struggle to Answer the Question
Debunking four pain myths prevalent in healthcare and society.
Jan 31, 20214 min read
Your Body Does Not Need to be ‘Realigned’
One of the poor analogies floating around the internet and clinics of healthcare providers is “patients are like cars.”
Aug 16, 202013 min read
Is a placebo effect good or bad?
Understanding the influence of placebo and nocebo in clinical practice Ok, so this one is a little longer than previous posts. If you...
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