by Nathan Mobbs | Mar 10, 2022 | Wellbeing Tips
It is the age-old conundrum! Well-being comes in many different forms, from exercise and listening to music to gardening or enjoying a HOT coffee in silence. How do we balance? This is something I had to learn since having my son whilst studying for 4 years full time,...
by Nathan Mobbs | Feb 28, 2022 | Lower Back, Pain and Injury Tips, Shoulder
Over the past 9 months I have been regularly training using a barbell and weights, focusing on increasing my strength in a few compound lifts. For those who aren’t familiar with strength training lingo, compound lifts are those that involve moving several joints at...
by Nathan Mobbs | Nov 29, 2021 | Pain and Injury Tips
One week ago, not long after recovering from a lower back strain, I was catapulted over the handlebars of my mountain bike and hit the ground hard on my left shoulder. Thankfully, I was able to dust myself off and continue riding, albeit at a more sensible pace. ...
by Nathan Mobbs | Nov 8, 2021 | Lower Back
My recovery after a recent low back strain Last month I strained my lower back whilst performing deadlifts, one of the key exercises in my current strength program. As an experienced physiotherapist of 20 years, I treat patients with low back pain every day and it is...
by Nathan Mobbs | Oct 6, 2021 | Wellbeing Tips
Over the past 4 months I have had an experience which I want to share with you. As a relatively fit 45 year old male my regular exercise usually includes cycling, hiking, gardening and DIY projects around the home, and swimming during the warmer months. Over the...
