Articles by Rosi Sexton
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True or false: women have a higher pain tolerance than men


There’s a popular theory (popular, at least, with 50 percent of the population) that when it comes to tolerating pain, women are tougher than me... Continue reading
True or False: If You Have Hypermobile Joints, You’re More Likely To Get Injured Playing Sports


“Hypermobility” just means a greater than normal range of movement. It’s not uncommon. By some accounts, 20 to 30% of the population... Continue reading
True or false: Core Stability Training Can Help to Cure Your Back Pain


Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade or so, you’ve probably heard everyone from physical therapists and personal tra... Continue reading
True or False: Standing Desks Are Better For You


Recently, it’s been widely reported that sitting too much is bad for you. Studies suggest that it’s associated with an increased risk of d... Continue reading
True or False: Fascial Release Techniques Break Up Adhesions


Some manual therapists talk a lot about fascia, and explain how their techniques will help to release or stretch your fascia and break up adhesions or... Continue reading
True or False: You Need Surgery For Bulging Or Herniated Discs


“I’ve been suffering from low back pain for a few months now, and an MRI scan shows that I’ve got a bulging disc. I’ve been to... Continue reading
True or False: Extreme Dieting Can Damage Your Metabolism and Lead to Weight Gain


Popular weight-loss show “The Biggest Loser” has come in from criticism from many directions since it began showing in the US in 2004. Doc... Continue reading
True or False: Knee Surgery is a Waste of Time


Various media reports have suggested that surgery for knee pain is “a waste of time,” or “does more harm than good.”. If you&r... Continue reading
True or False: Warm-Ups Don’t Work


A good way of getting people’s attention is by writing a headline that flatly contradicts a commonly held belief. You may have noticed that on... Continue reading
True or False: Heart Rate Variability Trackers Can Tell You When You're Overtraining


In recent years, there have been a number of products on the market that claim to measure your “readiness for training” by tracking someth... Continue reading
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