Dr. Mike Evans, physician and professor, offers a fresh perspective on a familiar question. He is the founder of the Health Design Lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, and a staff physician at St. Michael's Hospital.
Professor Peter O'Sullivan unpacks some of the most common misconceptions surrounding back pain — long-held beliefs that continue to shape how this condition is understood and managed, often to the detriment of patients.
A brief video for anyone living with low back pain who is weighing up whether to undergo an MRI scan.
This accessible and engaging video sheds light on chronic pain. Current research suggests that persistent pain is rarely caused by a damaged joint or muscle, but rather by a heightened sensitivity in the way the brain processes signals — essentially, a form of neurological "re-wiring". The most effective path forward involves identifying these changes through a Functional Neurological assessment, followed by a personalised, brain-focused therapy plan.
Dr. Mike Evans cuts through the noise around nutrition to reveal what healthy eating actually means in practice. He outlines the foundational habits that support sustained energy, better recovery, and lasting wellbeing — no restrictive regimes, no overwhelm.
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