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Shoulder Pain in Yoga, Part 1
In this first of a 2 part series, Sam is back with Serenity Flow Yoga founder and instructor Shizuka to discuss yoga-related shoulder pain, particularly with movements such as the handstand and downward dog. To see the clips, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPzkgF5kwqI/?igsh=YWZ2bGVuOWlrbDU5 #yoga #tokyo #injury #pain #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapy


Tokyo Living Podcast Health Snippets #21 - The Health Impacts of Japanese Work Culture
This topic is a sensitive and serious one. The "salaryman" culture in Japan has a negative reputation, and for good reason. The fact that...


Heel Pain in Football and Soccer Players
Pain in the back of the heel in many sports and physical activities is often a sign of Achilles Tendinopathy. However, kicking sports...


Do Topical Pain-Relieving Patches Really Work?
Topical pain-relieving patches — or “shippu” — are everywhere in Japan. If you’ve ever tweaked your back, strained your shoulder, or...


Strength Training for Running: Optimise Performance and Reduce Injury Risk
(Check out the clip on our instagram page) https://www.instagram.com/p/DNjQrbuTaF5/?igsh=MTV3MHhpdmNlaHZwcg== The Recent Debut of Hyrox...


Wrist Pain in Yoga - Part 2
Do you struggle with wrist pain in positions such as plank and downward dog? In this series of clips, Shizuka from Serenity Flow Yoga and...


Wrist Pain in Yoga: Part
Pain in the wrist with yoga movements? In this video post Shizuka from Serenity Flow Yoga and I go through some movement modifications...


Do things really hurt more when it's cold?
If you're in Tokyo, or many other places in the northern hemisphere, you're probably cold! And if you have parts of your body that hurt...


Should you take out the metal after surgery - Japanese vs. western approach
So you've been unlucky enough to injury yourself and have surgery. Hopefully you've undergone a full rehabilitation program and have...


5 pillow hacks to reduce night time pain
Both with acute and persistent pain conditions, nighttime pain can be an annoyance and also interrupt the healing process. In some cases...


STOP applying ICE to your INJURIES!!! (4 myths about ice treatment DEBUNKED)
All the wrong things you thought about ICE and INJURES! Sam exposes ICE TREATMENT myths in this clip and explains the facts!...


Why Do things stop hurting when I go to the doctor?
Ever gone to see a medical practitioner and frustratingly had your symptoms go away when you get there? Feel like you’re making it up?...


Tokyo Living Podcast Injury Edition – Plantar Fasciitis
On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis (or at least that’s what everyone...


Guide to Dealing with Night Pain
Pain during the night can be a problem with a number of different conditions. As sleep is one of our most important recovery modalities,...


Tokyo Living Podcast – Injury Edition: Running Footwear
TLP Injury Edition – Running Footwear On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the topic of running footwear. Click on the...


TLP Injury Edition – Are Opioids Evil?
TLP Injury Edition – Are Opioids Evil? On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses a recent paper regarding opioids and back...


Physiotherapy in the Management of Headache
TLP Injury Edition – Physiotherapy in the management of headache On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the different types...


Tokyo Living Podcast – Injury Edition: Hamstring (and other) muscle injuries
On this episode of the injury edition, some discusses the management of muscle injuries, with a specific focus on hamstring injuries. TLP...


Tokyo Living Podcast – Injury Edition: Neck Pain
On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the assessment and treatment approach for common neck pain conditions....


Tokyo Living Podcast Injury Edition - Extrasode - The sprained ankle
On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses sprained ankles; why they often reoccur and what we can do to optimally manage this...
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