12/12/2025
Hey everyone, I’m John 👋
I trained in the UK 🇬🇧 and have been working as a physiotherapist in Australia 🇦🇺 for the past 4 years. I have a particular interest in low back and neck pain, as well as post-surgery rehabilitation — helping people rebuild confidence, strength and movement step by step 💪.
A few simple training principles I like to share with patients:
🔹 Warm-ups matter
You don’t need anything fancy — 3–5 minutes of light cardio 🚶♂️🚴♀️ + two mobility drills targeting the joints you’re about to use (e.g., hip openers before squats, thoracic rotations before upper-body work). The goal is blood flow and control, not chasing flexibility.
🔹 Mobility with purpose
Pick movements that translate to what you’re training:
• Hip hinges 🔄
• Ankle mobility for squats 🦵
• Thoracic extension work for pressing/pulling 🏋️♂️
Small doses consistently beat long sessions occasionally.
🔹 Training with pain
Not all pain means stop. If discomfort stays mild, doesn’t worsen after the session, and settles within 24 hours ⏱️, you’re usually safe to continue while modifying load or range. Gradual exposure builds capacity — not avoidance.
If you’re dealing with low back/neck issues, or recovering from surgery and wanting a structured plan to get strong again, I’m here to help 🙌😊
