Ben Fedrick Injury Therapy

Ben Fedrick Injury Therapy Qualified Neurokinetic Therapist, Anatomy in Motion Practitioner and Sports Massage Therapist

25/09/2025

“I’ve struggled with shoulder dislocations for over 15 years. After my latest episode I knew I had to act, or risk losing the movements and sports I loved. Working with Ben has been fantastic — the pain is gone, my confidence is back, and I finally feel able to return to the activities I’d been missing. He made me feel at ease from the start. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

Rhiannon’s journey is a brilliant reminder that with the right approach, long-term issues don’t have to mean long-term limits. In just a short time she’s gone from pain and hesitation to confidence and control. Most importantly, back to enjoying the sports she thought she might lose.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Lower Back Pain: Not Just About IncontinenceWhen most people hear “pelvic floor dysfunction,”...
24/09/2025

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Lower Back Pain: Not Just About Incontinence

When most people hear “pelvic floor dysfunction,” they think of bladder leaks or incontinence. But did you know you can have pelvic floor issues without any problems with bladder control?

The pelvic floor is a group of deep muscles that act like a sling, supporting your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. Just as importantly, these muscles work in close partnership with your core and lower back to provide stability.

👉 If your pelvic floor is too tight, too weak, or not coordinating properly, your body may compensate by overusing the lower back muscles. Over time, this can contribute to:
• Ongoing lower back pain
• A feeling of tightness or heaviness in the pelvis
• Hip discomfort or restricted movement
And this applies to both men and women! Pelvic floor dysfunction isn’t gender-specific.

🌱 The good news? Restoring pelvic floor function through awareness, breathwork, and targeted exercises can improve spinal support, reduce back pain, and help you move more freely. Even if incontinence is not part of your story.

So if you’ve been treating stubborn back pain with little success, it might be worth looking deeper as your pelvic floor could be a missing piece of the puzzle.

Nerve pain vs muscular pain: why the difference mattersNot all pain is equal.🔹 Muscular/structural pain: mechanical in n...
23/09/2025

Nerve pain vs muscular pain: why the difference matters

Not all pain is equal.

🔹 Muscular/structural pain: mechanical in nature — sore, stiff, achy. It typically responds well to stretching, strengthening, or rest.

🔹 Nerve pain: electrical in nature. Caused by nerve irritation or compression, it feels burning, shooting, tingling, or overly sensitive and it can spread beyond the original site.

Why it’s important to know:

Because the solutions differ.
• Muscle pain often improves with load, stretch, and movement.
• Nerve pain requires a gentler, more targeted approach to calm the nervous system. Applying the wrong strategy can prolong discomfort or even make symptoms worse.

👉 Understanding what kind of pain you’re dealing with is the first step toward choosing the right tools for recovery.

18/09/2025

✨ Client Love ✨
I am always so grateful for client feedback and the kind words from Gill are no exception:

“Ben is understanding and nothing fazes him! … He has made great progress with very long-standing issues (some over 40 years!) and cured some entirely. My posture and movement are significantly better. I recommend Ben whole-heartedly and have complete faith in him.”

Helping people feel stronger, move better, and rediscover confidence in their bodies is what it’s all about 💙

Your ankle impacts EVERYTHING!It’s wild how the body is all connected.Years ago, I tore ligaments in my right ankle. I t...
17/09/2025

Your ankle impacts EVERYTHING!

It’s wild how the body is all connected.

Years ago, I tore ligaments in my right ankle. I thought I’d recovered… but over time, my body started compensating in tiny ways I didn’t even notice. My walk changed, my balance shifted, and little by little, the strain crept up my leg.

Fast forward, and now my hip’s the one complaining!

Pain or discomfort is your body telling you to change something DO NOT ignore this. An old injury doesn’t just “go away” — it can start a chain reaction unless you address the root.

Our bodies are one big team. When one player’s injured, everyone else has to work harder.

💡 A surprising way to ease neck tension: start with your ear.If you struggle with neck stiffness, here’s a simple techni...
16/09/2025

💡 A surprising way to ease neck tension: start with your ear.

If you struggle with neck stiffness, here’s a simple technique that highlights the power of the nervous system:

1. Gently rotate your neck side to side and notice any tightness.

2. Lightly massage the cartilage of your ear and the small, firm flap of cartilage just in front of your ear canal. Gently stimulate the region just behind the ear canal also. Use gentle pressure, massage whilst doing some slow breathing.

3. Rotate your neck again. Any change?

This may work because of the interconnectedness of the vagus and accessory nerves. The vagus nerve, accessed through the ear, shares close proximity to the accessory nerve, which controls muscles in the neck and shoulders. By stimulating one, you can calm the other.

🔁 It’s a powerful reminder that small, intentional actions can create meaningful shifts in the body.

🚫 Mouth Breathing & Your Brain’s Clean-Up Crew 🧠💧Did you know mouth breathing can disrupt how your body clears waste fro...
11/09/2025

🚫 Mouth Breathing & Your Brain’s Clean-Up Crew 🧠💧

Did you know mouth breathing can disrupt how your body clears waste from your brain and tissues? This can have a huge impact on your body's ability to reduce inflammation and in turn pain.

When you breathe through your nose, it supports better diaphragmatic movement and lymphatic flow, which helps interstitial fluid (the fluid between your cells) drain properly. Mouth breathing? It messes with that natural pump—leading to stagnation, inflammation, and brain fog.

👃 Nasal breathing isn't just about oxygen—it's about optimal fluid movement, detox, and clarity.

✅ Close your mouth. Breathe through your nose. Let your body do its thing.

🦶 Ever wondered what your walk says about your pain?One of the tools I use in my work is Anatomy in Motion, a powerful m...
10/09/2025

🦶 Ever wondered what your walk says about your pain?

One of the tools I use in my work is Anatomy in Motion, a powerful method that breaks down the gait cycle into its component phases and maps out exactly how each joint should move in each phase.

When clients come to me with pain or restriction, I often look to their gait for clues. Are certain phases missing? Are joints not moving as they should? These imbalances can quietly contribute to discomfort over time.

By restoring more of the natural flow of movement through the gait cycle, we often find the body starts to move, feel better and creates a sense of calm throughout the system.

Pain is never just about one joint or muscle. It’s a whole-body conversation. And AiM helps me listen more closely.

This is for the people who’ve been in pain for a long time.You’ve been let down. Told it was all in your head.You’ve tri...
04/09/2025

This is for the people who’ve been in pain for a long time.

You’ve been let down. Told it was all in your head.

You’ve tried everything and nothing has really helped.

I’m not here to promise miracles or push quick fixes.

I’m here to help genuinely, patiently, and with no agenda beyond your wellbeing.

Here’s how I work:
• I only work with people who want to work with me. No pressure. No convincing. If it feels right, we’ll move forward together.
• If what I offer isn’t what you need, that’s okay. As long as I communicate my approach clearly, I’ve done my part.
• Most importantly: What’s best for you is what’s best for me. I will always put your long-term outcome ahead of any short-term gain.

This work is about helping people find real relief, rebuild trust in their bodies, and reclaim their lives.

If that resonates, I’m here.

🛌 Client Question: “Why would better sleep improve my ankle pain?” 🤔Great question and the answer might surprise you!Whe...
03/09/2025

🛌 Client Question: “Why would better sleep improve my ankle pain?” 🤔

Great question and the answer might surprise you!
Whether you're dealing with a fresh ankle sprain or a long-standing ache, sleep is one of the most powerful (and underrated) recovery tools you have.

Here’s why:
😴 During quality sleep, your body ramps up anti-inflammatory processes this helps reduce swelling, calm irritated tissues, and promote repair. If sleep is poor or disrupted, these healing processes can slow down or become less efficient.

💡 Enter the vagus nerve a key part of your nervous system that helps regulate inflammation. When we get good sleep, vagal activity increases, which helps switch the body into “rest and repair” mode. This is essential for both acute injuries and chronic pain conditions.

So yes, improving your sleep can reduce your ankle pain, not just by helping tissues heal, but also by dialling down the overall sensitivity of your nervous system.

📌 Bottom line: Don’t overlook sleep in your rehab! It’s just as important as your exercises, hands-on treatment, and nutrition. Remember your brain only thinks of you as a whole, treating the area of pain can help but in long term problems it is often not the solution.

Stop Chasing PainReferred pain shows up in one part of the body but originates somewhere else—like feeling pain down you...
02/09/2025

Stop Chasing Pain

Referred pain shows up in one part of the body but originates somewhere else—like feeling pain down your leg from a back issue.

This kind of pain can be confusing, because the source isn't always where it hurts. That’s why thorough assessment is so important.

Understanding movement patterns, posture, and underlying issues helps get to the root cause, not just mask the symptoms. If you’ve got a stubborn ache that doesn’t quite make sense, it’s worth getting it checked out properly.

A few focused sessions can make a big difference — and Maddie is proof of that!She came in hungry to learn, stayed dilig...
28/08/2025

A few focused sessions can make a big difference — and Maddie is proof of that!

She came in hungry to learn, stayed diligent with her rehab, and embraced the process every step of the way.

Hearing her say she now feels confident in her understanding of anatomy and spinal mechanics is exactly why we do this. 💪
Empowering people with knowledge is just as important as the rehab itself.

Well done, Maddie — you absolutely smashed it! 🙌

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