Entries by Dr. Budgell

No pain, no gain.

This is a very slippery slope that I strongly hope you’re not sliding. I especially hope your personal trainer or therapist isn’t pushing you down that hill. You really only have two options when thinking about pain. You either have pain or you don’t have pain. I have pain. So therefore no pain, no gain. […]

Why tight hamstrings matter part 2

In Part 1 we looked at the function and physiology of tight muscles and how progressive lengthening and strengthening can improve your rehabilitation and performance. Part two of this series looks at the bio-mechanical implications of tight hamstrings. The mighty Hip Hinge This action is arguably the most important movement for a healthy low back […]

Spine stability while running

Imagine yourself on a bosu ball, a balance board, a floating wharf on a pond. Every time the platform tilts forward you adjust your posture. Wobbling side to side makes you constantly lean side to side to stay upright. Your spine is undergoing the exact same balancing act as you run. Every foot strike tilts […]

Why tight hamstrings matter Part 1

Understanding muscle physiology and biomechanics can make a world of difference to a person training but also to their recovery when injured. These concepts apply to any muscles but with the prevalence of hamstring strains being one of the highest this might hit home with more people. Since they’re fairly large ideas we’ll start with […]

There's nothing wrong with your…

A phrase used regularly by many health professionals and generally rejected by patients with a problem. There’s nothing wrong with your back, neck, shoulder, knee etc. Chances are if you’re in their office you know that something is wrong. My advice on this one after hearing countless patients tell me their own “There’s nothing wrong” […]