Back & Spine
Osteopenia Caught Early: Your 10-Year Plan to Avoid a First Fracture
Key Takeaways Osteopenia describes a bone density score between -1.0 and -2.5, sitting between normal bone and osteoporosis, and it marks a higher chance of fracture without being a disease. Around half of all fractures in people over 50 happen in this range, so the years straight after a first low reading are when your…
See MoreHeavy Lifting for Osteoporosis Isn’t Off Limits: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Key Takeaways Heavy lifting for osteoporosis was tested in the Australian LIFTMOR trial, where supervised training raised spine bone density and held bone at the hip while the comparison group lost bone at both. Bone responds to high-magnitude load applied quickly, which is why walking, swimming and light weights do little to increase density on…
See MoreTraining With an Ageing Body: Work With It, Not Against It
Key Takeaways Ageing brings gradual changes like muscle and strength loss, stiffer joints and slower recovery, though much of that decline is shaped by how active you stay. Training with your body means adjusting intensity, load and recovery to suit where you are now, not pushing through pain or copying a younger routine. Strength work,…
See MoreHow Do I Keep My Joints Healthy After 50?
Key Takeaways Joint changes after 50 are common, but stiffness and pain are not inevitable, and much of your joint health stays within your control. Regular movement that blends strength, range-of-motion, low-impact cardio and balance work helps nourish cartilage and support the muscles around each joint. Everyday habits such as managing your weight, eating well…
See MoreUnderstanding Back Pain
Understanding Low Back Pain Throughout this article, we’re going to provide specific insights and real-world examples that will help you to understand the true physiology behind pain. Evidence shows that through a proper understanding of pain, we can significantly improve someones overall experience of pain, arguably having the greatest impact. This fantastic video below helps…
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