by Will Ryan | Aug 13, 2026 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, William Ryan
Preparing for surgery can start well before you enter the operating theatre Preparing for surgery isn’t just about the operation itself. Research increasingly shows that what you do before your procedure can influence your recovery afterwards. This preparation,...
by Josh Rowlands | Aug 7, 2026 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, William Ryan
Clinical Pilates strengthens the muscles that support your spine, pelvis and hips, helping improve stability, mobility and overall function. While it is often associated with strengthening the “core”, these muscles are just one part of a larger system....
by Josh Rowlands | Jul 22, 2026 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, William Ryan
Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions, with many different treatment options available. For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when treating low back pain is hands-on therapy, such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation or...
by Will Ryan | Jul 14, 2026 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, William Ryan
Low back pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. In fact, most people will experience an episode of back pain at some point in their lives. When pain strikes, many people assume the best course of action is to rest until the symptoms settle. While...
by Will Ryan | Jul 8, 2026 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, William Ryan
“My MRI shows a disc bulge. Does that mean my back is damaged?” This is one of the most common questions we hear at MD Health. The good news is that a diagnosis of a lumbar disc bulge does not mean you will have back pain forever. In fact, many people with...
by Will Ryan | Jun 26, 2026 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, William Ryan
If you’ve been diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis (OA), you may have been told to “rest it” when pain flares up. While rest can provide temporary relief, prolonged inactivity is often one of the worst things you can do for your hip joints. Research...
