Loading the tendon is a major part of the rehab process for tendinopathies. As previously mentioned, we walk the line of tendon capacity, progressively nudging the tendon’s threshold upwards. We must be aware that tendon loading is not linear and that different exercises load the tendon differently.

Have you ever woken up and felt a horrible ache in your patellar or Achilles tendon — usually after doing a ton of work the day before? How about pain at the sole of your foot in the morning with your first few steps? If the answer is yes, you may have a tendinous injury!

Does your core strength actually decrease the likelihood that you’ll have lower back pain? Many people come into the clinic with various back complaints and admit to having a subjectively weak core.

I could bore you and tell you the techniques I use to treat people, however, I do not think that is the best way to describe my approach to neuro-musculoskeletal issues.