5 episodes

In this podcast we discuss the science and practice behind physical health, mythbusting dodgy practices and treatments and providing proven, helpful advice on health and movement, everything from Pain to Performance

From Pain to Performance David Renfrew

    • Health & Fitness

In this podcast we discuss the science and practice behind physical health, mythbusting dodgy practices and treatments and providing proven, helpful advice on health and movement, everything from Pain to Performance

    Episode 5 - Pain Myths #4 - "I have nerve pain - nerve pain is different"

    Episode 5 - Pain Myths #4 - "I have nerve pain - nerve pain is different"

    What does that mean and where did you hear it? Isn't all pain "nerve pain" - having pain without nerves would be hard. It is a metaphor designed to convey meaning, but often it is based on incorrect information. Understanding pain is always the first and best way to treat it.

    • 7 min
    Ep 4 - Pain Myth 3 "It's all in your head"

    Ep 4 - Pain Myth 3 "It's all in your head"

    It is tricky when explaining pain to make sure the person you are helping doesn't think this is what you are saying. But thats probably as they have heard it somewhere else. And it is, of course, total bollocks

    • 6 min
    Episode 1 - In the beginning there was Dave....

    Episode 1 - In the beginning there was Dave....

    The very first episode of From Pain to Performance. Our intention is to provide actual advice, practical help and a better understanding of human function. We will also try and wade through the Sea of Crap Treatment and dispel a few myths surrounding what works (or doesn't) and what even exists (or doesn't). Hope you enjoy! Dave

    • 2 min
    Episode 3 - Pain Myths #2 - "There's nothing you can do"

    Episode 3 - Pain Myths #2 - "There's nothing you can do"

    Today we tackle another common, unhelpful, possibly harmful thing people in pain hear all the time. It should read "there is nothing we can inject you with we haven't already tried!".
    There is always something you can do. Pain can change. Step one, understand it.

    • 8 min
    Episode 2 - Pain Myths #1 - "If it hurts, don't do it"

    Episode 2 - Pain Myths #1 - "If it hurts, don't do it"

    The most common and worst piece of advice to people in pain. What if everything hurts? Understanding pain is the first step. Once we debunk some myths we'll go into what pain is and why it is there.

    • 6 min

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