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Self-Compassion & Persistent Pain - Insights from New Research
New research shows self-compassion reduces depression, anxiety, and disability in chronic pain. Learn how kindness to self can rewire the brain for relief.

Edward Walsh
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Slouchie No Ouchie - Why “Good Posture” May Be Overrated
New research challenges the posture-pain myth. Discover why "sitting up straight" isn't the fix and how a flexible, confident approach to mo

Edward Walsh
Apr 8, 20253 min read


The Hidden Dangers of Early MRI for Low Back Pain: Why More Imaging Isn’t Always Better
Early MRIs for back pain often lead to fear, overtreatment, and worse outcomes. Movement and education are the real keys to recovery.

Edward Walsh
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Pain Does NOT Equal Damage: The Neuroscience Behind Chronic Pain
Pain does NOT mean damage! Neuroscience reveals that pain is an output of the brain. Learn here why Pain ≠ Damage Makes Sense.

Edward Walsh
Mar 26, 20253 min read


How To Start A Mindfulness Practice & The Best Mindfulness App
Discover the best mindfulness app for starting your practice and how to avoid the pitfall many people run into when they start meditating.

Edward Walsh
Mar 23, 20253 min read


Do Schoolbags Really Cause Back Pain in Children?
Every year, as back-to-school season rolls around, the same concern pops up: are heavy backpacks harming children's spines? It feels like...

Edward Walsh
Mar 17, 20252 min read


What is mindfulness? The Science and Practice of Present-Moment Awareness
Mindfulness is more than a buzzword—it’s a science-backed method for retraining the brain, reducing stress, and managing pain.

Edward Walsh
Mar 10, 20253 min read


The Sleep-Pain Cycle: How Poor Sleep Worsens Chronic Pain (and How to Break Free)
Struggling with chronic pain and poor sleep? Learn how to break the cycle with 3 neuroscience-backed sleep strategies.

Edward Walsh
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Predicting and Preventing Persistent Neck Pain After Whiplash
Can persistent neck pain be predicted—and even prevented—within days of an injury? Discover the latest neuroscience and practical strategies

Edward Walsh
Feb 26, 20252 min read


Disc Bulges Don't Always Mean Pain: What the Science Really Says
Ever had an MRI and been told you have a ‘bulging disc’ or ‘degenerative disc disease’? Here's the surprising truth:

Edward Walsh
Feb 23, 20252 min read


Are You Taking Paracetamol Wrong? Here’s How to Get Maximum Pain Relief
Are You Taking Paracetamol Wrong? Here’s How to Get Maximum Pain Relief

Edward Walsh
Feb 17, 20251 min read


Breaking Free from 17 Years of Back Pain: Lilly's Journey to Relief
Introduction As a physiotherapist, there's nothing more rewarding than seeing a patient get better, especially with long-standing pain....

Edward Walsh
Jun 23, 20243 min read


Win-Win: Help Others and Help Yourself
How can donating time and money to charity impact pain?

Edward Walsh
Jun 2, 20242 min read


Welcome!
Expect insights from my continued learning in the ever-evolving fields of persistent pain, neuroscience and mindfulness.

Edward Walsh
May 15, 20241 min read
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