Edward Walsh

⚠️Individuals taking NSAID's at the acute stage of back pain are 1.7x more likely to develop persistent pain that lasts for several years!💊science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

#Neuroscience #ChronicPain #PredictiveProcessing #PainScience

When the brain learns that safety is possible again, pain can change. Full blog here 👉 edwardwalshphysiotherapy.com/post/why-peopl…

Most of us were taught that pain is a simple message from the body to the brain. ⚡ Injury → Nerves → Brain → Pain. But neuroscience tells a different story.

🧠 I broke the study down here—results, mechanisms, and what it means for pain treatment: edwardwalshphysiotherapy.com/post/magnesium… 💬 Have you tried magnesium for persistent pain? Clinicians or patients—drop your experience below 👇 #PainScience #ChronicPain #Magnesium #Neuroscience #NMDA

So is magnesium a magic fix? ❌ No. But this study adds to growing evidence that smart neuromodulation > brute-force analgesia. Magnesium may be an overlooked adjunct, especially in central pain states.

💡 Chronic pain relief isn't always about stronger meds. A 2013 RCT found that magnesium—yes, magnesium—reduced neuropathic low back pain by 37% over 6 months. Let’s unpack the science 🧵👇

"Why didn’t my doctor tell me the mind was involved?" That question stuck with me at the SIRPA 15th Anniversary Conference—where stress, pain & brain science took centre stage. 🧠🔥 edwardwalshphysiotherapy.com/post/sirpa-202… #PainScience #ChronicPain #Neuroscience #Biopsychosocial #SIRPA2025

I also discuss how to start practicing and the best mindfulness apps in this clip from my talk at The Pain Exchange youtube.com/watch?v=rJgcp1… Stop reading, start training. 🎯 #Mindfulness #Neuroplasticity #MentalTraining #FitMind #WakingUp #Headspace

🎬 Overthinking mindfulness? That’s the problem. In my latest blog, I break down: ➡️ Why practice beats theory ➡️ The best way to actually start meditating ➡️ My top mindfulness app recommendation 📖 Read here 👉 edwardwalshphysiotherapy.com/post/how-to-st…

Waste not want not is the why for present moment awareness edwardwalshphysiotherapy.com/post/what-is-m… #Mindfulness #ThePowerOfNow

So why do some people hurt while others don’t? 🤔 💡 Pain is more than structure 🔗 Read the full blog post to learn why MRI findings aren’t the whole story & what really matters: 👉edwardwalshphysiotherapy.com/post/disc-bulg…

🔬 A 2014 study by @wbrinjikji 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭. found pain-free people with MRI changes: ✅ 30% of 20-year-olds had disc degeneration. ✅ 50% of 40-year-olds had disc bulges. ✅ 96% of 80-year-olds had disc changes

🚨 Your MRI might be misleading you 🚨 Got a scan that says ‘bulging disc’ or ‘degenerative disc disease’? Don’t panic—these changes are normal with age & don’t always cause pain. 🧵👇

Have you ever thought paracetamol didn’t work for you? Maybe you weren’t taking it long enough! 🤔 #ChronicPain #HealthTips #MedTwitter

✅ 1g every 4-6 hours ✅ Continue for at least 24 hours ✅ Do not exceed 4g (8x500mg tablets) every 24 hours Stopping too soon = missing out on its full effect. Want the full breakdown? Read here 👉 edwardwalshphysiotherapy.com/post/takingpar…

Most people take paracetamol wrong—and then wonder why it doesn’t work. 😬 It reaches full effectiveness after 4-5 doses, but many give up too soon. This can lead to unnecessary use of stronger painkillers with more side effects. Here’s how to take it properly 🧵👇