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James McCaig - Pain & Injury Specialist

🚀 I help men and woman become pain-free from chronic pain.
📲 Message “PAIN” to get started.

27/11/2025

7 Months of Plantar Fasciitis… Gone in 4 Sessions.

If you’ve ever had plantar fasciitis, you know how brutal it is.

Every step feels like you’re walking on glass.

Pain first thing in the morning.

Pain when you stand.

Pain when you walk.

Pain doing… ANYTHING!

That was Elizabeth’s life for 7 months.

She’d been dealing with excruciating pain, relying on painkillers just to get through the day.

Nothing had worked.

Nothing had changed.

Then she came to see me here in Glasgow after being recommended by someone who had already been through my process.

Four appointments.

That’s all it took.

After those sessions, she was able to reduce the painkillers and walk with zero pain.

Back on her feet.

Back living her life.

Here’s what she said:

"𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 7 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘐 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦. 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘞𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴."

This is what happens when you actually address the real cause.

When you break the pain cycle, work on the connective tissue, and treat the person, not the symptom.

If you’re struggling with plantar fasciitis or any long-term pain and you’re ready to finally get rid of it…

Message me “PLANTAR” and let’s get you sorted for 2026!

25/11/2025

5 Ways Chronic Pain Gets Misdiagnosed (And How You Can Fix It)

If you’re struggling with chronic pain, chances are you’ve been told at least once, “Nothing can be done.”

Well, I’m here to tell you that’s completely wrong.

You’ve probably seen a physio, chiropractor, or a specialist who’s given you the same exercises or stretches everyone else gets.

You might’ve had MRIs or scans.

You’ve probably been told, "It’s all in your head," or, “You’ll just have to live with it.”

Here’s the thing, chronic pain is almost always misdiagnosed.

I’ve seen it with hundreds of people, especially here in the UK. They’re given one-size-fits-all treatments that don’t actually address the problem.

Here are the 5 most common reasons chronic pain is misdiagnosed:

1️⃣ They treat the symptom, not the cause, Just stretching or strengthening without addressing the pain cycle doesn’t work.

2️⃣ Lack of time spent on the person... You need someone who’ll get to understand you and your situation, not just go through a checklist.

3️⃣ The wrong focus... If no one’s working on your connective tissue and strengthening, the pain’s just going to come back.

4️⃣ Being given the same treatments as everyone else... Chronic pain is unique to every individual. There’s no universal stretches.

5️⃣ Assumptions based on age or lifestyle... Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you can’t fix it. Age is not a barrier.

If you've heard any of these, it’s time to ditch the generic solutions.

Start getting the right treatment that actually addresses your pain cycle.

Don’t settle for “nothing can be done.”

Get in touch and join my Foundations Programme and let's map out the first 30 days of your journey.

24/11/2025

Why Does Chronic Pain Feel Like A Life Sentence?

Ever feel like you’ve been sentenced to a life of pain?

Like no matter what you try, the pain just doesn’t go away?

You’re stuck.

No matter how many treatments, how many specialists, you keep getting the same answer:

“Nothing can be done.”
“Just live with it.”

And it feels like the system is failing you.

It’s so frustrating. You’ve spent so much time, energy, and money on this. You just want your life back.

Here’s the harsh truth: Chronic pain doesn’t have to be permanent.

It doesn’t have to be something you “manage” forever.

You don’t have to just “deal with it” for the rest of your life.

The problem is that chronic pain is usually treated in a one size fits all way.

It’s generic. It’s rushed. It doesn’t address the root cause of the pain, the pain cycle that keeps you stuck.

I’ve worked with so many clients who were in your shoes.

People who thought they’d have to live with pain forever.

But after a few months with tailored treatment, a focus on connective tissue, the correct loading/strength training and time to break the pain cycle, their lives changed.

Imagine waking up without pain.
Imagine finally sleeping through the night.
Imagine getting your life back.

It’s possible. It’s real.

And it’s not too late for you.

If you’re ready to see how we can fix this, message me “TIME” and let’s talk about how we can break your pain cycle, for good.

23/11/2025

The Truth About Pain Relief (That Nobody Told You)

You’ve been lied to.

Pain relief isn’t about quick fixes, and it’s definitely not about “muscle relaxants” or “painkillers” that only mask the problem.

Chronic pain isn’t something you can “relieve” with a pill or a 20-minute physio session once a week.

The truth?

Pain relief is about breaking the pain cycle and fixing the underlying connective tissue issues that nobody talks about.

It’s about time, hands-on treatment, and building strength in a way that actually addresses your pain.

Here’s what most chronic pain treatments get wrong:

1. They don’t address the real problem, connective tissue dysfunction.
2. They throw you into strength training without first breaking the pain cycle.
3. They don’t give you enough one-on-one time or a customised treatment plan.

It’s about treating the person, not the pain.

Once you get this right, you can start reducing flare-ups, getting better sleep, and living without constant pain.

It might take time, but this approach works.

If you’re tired of the band-aid solutions and ready for something that works, let’s talk.

22/11/2025

Can Hip and Knee Pain in Your 70s Be Treated? Absolutely.

Margaret came to see me with hip and knee pain that had been slowing her down for years.

She was in her 70s, and after trying everything, she wasn’t sure anything could help.

But here’s the thing, it’s never too late to treat, relieve, and manage pain.

In just a few sessions, we got her back to doing something she thought she’d never do again.

Walking 10,000+ steps a day, pain-free.

Here’s what Margaret had to say:

"Highly recommended! Convinced me, and proved, that hip and knee pains in my 70s could be treated, relieved, and managed. Thank you for getting me back to walking 10,000++ steps a day again!"

When you address the root cause and work with your body, you can move better, feel better, and live better, no matter your age.

So, if you think you’re “too old” to get relief from hip or knee pain, think again.

Let’s make it happen.

Message me “PAIN” and let’s talk about how we can help you get back to walking freely again.

21/11/2025

“I’ve Tried Everything, Nothing Works. Why Should I Believe This Will Be Different?”

I get it.

You’ve been through it all.

Chiropractors, physios, MRIs. Painkillers. Specialists.

And still, nothing’s changed.

You’re stuck in that loop where everyone tells you “just live with it,” and you feel like you’re running out of options.

So why should this be different?

Here’s the thing: you’ve never had the right treatment.

Most treatments out there are too generic.

They don’t address the pain cycle.

They don’t focus on the connective tissue that’s holding your pain in place.

You need someone who’s going to work with you one on one, dig deep into your case, and give you a plan that actually addresses your body’s needs, not just another set of stretches or exercises that everyone else gets.

This isn’t quick-fix stuff.

It’s not a one off appointment.

It’s a three to six month process, where we’re tackling the root cause of your pain, breaking your pain cycle, and then gradually building you back up.

This is the missing piece that other treatments just aren’t providing.

So, if you’re ready to stop accepting "nothing can be done" and actually get on the road to feeling better, message me “PAIN” and let’s talk.

16/11/2025

Let’s talk knee pain, because WAY too many people have been told to “just live with it,” “just stop running,” or “it’s just arthritis.”

Here’s the truth 👇
9 times out of 10, knee pain can be fixed.

Most everyday knee pain comes down to one thing:

➡️ Your knee can’t currently tolerate the load you’re putting through it.
But we can change that with the right progressions.

Whether it’s…
• stairs
• getting out the car
• walking hills
• first-thing-in-the-morning stiffness
• or your knee getting sore at the start or during runs…

None of that means your knee is “broken.”

It means we need to build capacity, gradually, safely, and in the right ranges.

That’s why wall sits (not the standard 90/90!) and shallow lunges are my starting point for almost everyone. Adjust the shin angle, adjust the depth, and you get HUGE improvements fast.

Most people see big changes in 2–4 weeks when they finally load the knee properly.

Knee pain is fixable.
You do NOT need to live with it.
And having arthritis doesn’t automatically mean pain.

If you want personalised guidance, DM me “KNEE” and I’ll send you the steps I start all clients on.

15/11/2025

There are 40 days until Christmas 🎄
(…yes, really 😳)

That means you still have time to end 2025 on a high - stronger, moving better, and finally out of pain.

If you’re waking up stiff, sore, or frustrated that nothing you’ve tried has fixed things…

You do not need to carry that into 2026.

My 30-Day Foundations Programme is designed to help you:
🔥 Reduce pain
🔥 Rebuild strength
🔥 Fix the root cause
🔥 Move with confidence
🔥 And feel like yourself again

Imagine entering the new year not saying “I really need to sort this pain out”…
but saying:
“I’m already on top of it.”

You’ve got 40 days left in 2025, that’s more than enough time to make massive changes.

If you’re ready to invest in your health (properly this time), hit the link in my bio or drop me a message.

End the year stronger.
Start 2026 pain-free.

14/11/2025

Rather than asking yourself “How bad do I want to be pain free?” try asking yourself something far more important…

“WHY do I want to be pain free?”

And once you’ve answered that, ask yourself “why?” again.

Then again.

And again - 3, 4, even 5 times if you need to. Most people say things like:

“I want to get rid of this pain so I can feel better.”
Or
“I want to improve my mobility so day-to-day feels easier.”

That’s fine… But it’s surface level.

There’s no emotion behind it and without emotion, it’s almost impossible to stay consistent or committed when life gets busy.

Because here’s the truth:

If you don’t understand your real reason, you’ll coast.
You’ll tolerate the pain a bit longer.
You’ll convince yourself it’s “not that bad.”
You’ll get distracted, put things off, and pour your energy into everything except the one thing you say you want.

But when you dig deeper, when you hit that 4th “why” - everything changes.

That’s when you realise…

It’s not just about being pain free.

It’s about being able to pick up your kids without worrying,
or spending time with friends and family without pain,
or train in the gym with confidence,
or go to work without feeling drained,
or having the ability to plan into the future without pain holding you back,
or even just wake up without dreading that same familiar ache every morning.

That emotional reason is what creates results.

It’s what kept one of my clients pushing forward after 18 months of constant neck/shoulder pain.

He didn’t stay consistent because he “wanted less pain”…

He stayed consistent because his deeper “why” was:

“I want my life back.”

And once we uncovered that, everything shifted.

He followed the plan, stayed accountable, trusted the process, and he’s now completely pain free and on a maintenance plan to keep progressing.

That’s what happens when your WHY is strong enough.

You stop doubting yourself.
You stay consistent.
You realise change is possible.

And those dips in motivation don’t stop you because you’re driven by something far bigger than pain.

So ask yourself today:

What’s my real WHY?

And don’t stop at the first answer.

13/11/2025

“James was the only person that relieved my pain.”

I hear this far too often.

People come to me after seeing everyone else, Physios, chiropractors, doctors, pain clinics, still stuck in the same cycle of pain and frustration.

The truth is, most people are being treated for symptoms, not the cause.

And that’s why nothing changes.

Mary’s story is one I see every single week.

She came to me years ago with a nerve injury in her neck and upper back after trying everything else with no real relief.

Within a short time, we had her pain under control and now, through her monthly performance plan, we’ve kept her pain-free and confident ever since.

That’s the difference between treating pain and managing health.

It’s not about chasing quick fixes, it’s about staying on top of your body, your performance and your life.

If you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work I get it.

But don’t give up. You just haven’t had the right approach yet.

💬 DM me “MONTHLY” to find out how we can help you get back in control of your body and stay pain free for good.

12/11/2025

💬 Let’s Talk… Achilles Tendon Pain 👣

The Achilles is one of those areas that causes so much frustration, especially when it just won’t settle.

Most of the time, it’s not about rest or stretching… it’s about how you load it.

Here’s what I see most often in clinic 👇

Swipe through to see what’s really going on, and how to train smarter, not harder 💪

11/11/2025

Most people think the goal is just to get pain free.

But the real transformation happens when you stay pain free.

That’s where performance, confidence, and freedom come back.

If you’re ready to make that shift DM me “MONTHLY.”

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Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm

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Here at Pain Relief Glasgow we provide a private chronic pain and sports injury service throughout Glasgow and the surrounding areas with clients coming to us from as far as Aberdeen. Combining modern US and Canadian manual therapy systems as well as standard british methods we have designed a unique treatment system that works extremely well . All our treatments are 100% hands on and cannot be found anywhere within UK healthcare or NHS. All sessions are individually tailored to you to ensure you experience the most effective treatment for your symptoms and situation. Founder, James McCaig is passionate and experienced in treating chronic pain. Regardless of what you have previously been told or diagnosed with he is always confident in getting you pain free, due to this new and effective approach. James studied at Teesside University as a Sports Therapist, after graduating he quickly started treating members of the public using traditional rehabilitation methods. During this time the average recovery time for a client was 8-12 weeks. When introduced to Fascia alongside the whole body approach the recovery time was instantly halved, this made him more confident, proud and determined and he has never looked back since.