One minute you’re living your best life… the next minute you sneeze, tie a shoelace, or look at a chair funny and your back decides to pack its bags and go on holiday without you.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why your back sometimes “goes” with the drama of a soap‑opera exit

• What’s actually happening (spoiler: it’s usually your nervous system throwing a tantrum, not a snapped spine)

• Why the pain feels like you’ve been hit by a bus even though you were just picking up a sock

• How to calm things down before you start writing your will

• The simple moves that get you back to normal life — including sitting, standing, and existing

If you’ve ever frozen mid‑bend like a malfunctioning robot or shouted “OH NO NO NO” while trying to get off the sofa, this episode is for you. It’s funny, reassuring, and will help you feel a whole lot less broken.

🎙️ Podcast Description: Ouch… Me Knee!

Knee pain… it creeps in quietly, flares up loudly, and suddenly you’re thinking:
“Is this it now? Am I just getting old?”

Ouch… Me Knee! is the podcast that cuts through the confusion, the myths, and the fear around knee pain — with honest advice, expert insight, and a good dose of humour along the way.

Hosted by a physio (who’s seen it all) and his wife (who asks the questions you’re actually thinking), this podcast is for real people dealing with real aches — whether it’s from running, golf, gardening, or just getting off the sofa.

“When people think about getting stronger or fitter, they often think about the gym. But most of the people we see in clinic don’t actually want to be in the gym — they want to get back to the things they love doing.”

“If you’re thinking ‘I’ve already tried physio and it didn’t help’ — you’re not alone. And it doesn’t mean you’re broken, or that nothing will work for you.”

• Physio is not one single thing

• It ranges from:

  • quick advice

  • exercise sheets

  • hands-on treatment

  • rehab, education, lifestyle change

• If one piece is missing, results stall

In this episode we explore the most common reasons and what can be done to get you back to doing what you love

Pain is your nervous system trying to protect you -- not always a sign you are broken !