Getting older can bring more aches and pains, but that doesn't mean you have to accept them.

Jim talks to Ed Voss, a chartered physiotherapist in Stroud with 16 years of NHS and private practice experience. Ed has recently opened his own clinic and will join the Jim's Gym team from August.

In this practical conversation, Ed explains how pain works, why people with the same condition can experience it differently, and why pain doesn't always mean further damage.

They discuss arthritis, recurring injuries, back pain, online diagnoses and strength training. Ed explains how getting stronger can increase the body's capacity, reduce injury risk and help us keep doing what matters.

👉 Find Ed: https://www.edvossphysio.co.uk/


Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:47 - Meet Ed Voss: Chartered Physiotherapist
00:01:10 - Why Ed Chose a Career in Physiotherapy
00:02:35 - Physiotherapy vs Chiropractic Treatment
00:04:59 - What Pain Actually Is
00:06:53 - Why Pain Can Become Connected to Certain Movements
00:08:36 - Why Everyone Experiences Pain Differently
00:09:49 - Can Long-Term Arthritis Pain Really Improve?
00:11:34 - Why Treatment Must Be Tailored to the Individual
00:12:29 - Does Getting Older Automatically Mean More Pain?
00:14:18 - What to Do When Pain or Injury Strikes
00:16:23 - Should You Trust Google or AI for a Diagnosis?
00:18:04 - Why Strength Training Matters as We Age
00:19:33 - Can Strength Training Prevent Injuries?
00:20:13 - Is It Safe to Exercise Through Pain?
00:21:25 - What Strength Training Actually Means
00:22:08 - The Minimum Effective Dose for Strength Training
00:24:45 - Strength for What? Training Around Real-Life Goals
00:26:55 - Ed Is Joining the Jim's Gym Team
00:28:05 - Osteoporosis and the Importance of Strength Training
00:29:25 - Ed's Practical Advice for Staying Active
00:31:32 - How to Find Exercise You'll Actually Stick With
Buzzsprout Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:47 - Meet Ed Voss: Chartered Physiotherapist
00:01:10 - Why Ed Chose a Career in Physiotherapy
00:02:35 - Physiotherapy vs Chiropractic Treatment
00:04:59 - What Pain Actually Is
00:06:53 - Why Pain Can Become Connected to Certain Movements
00:08:36 - Why Everyone Experiences Pain Differently
00:09:49 - Can Long-Term Arthritis Pain Really Improve?
00:11:34 - Why Treatment Must Be Tailored to the Individual
00:12:29 - Does Getting Older Automatically Mean More Pain?
00:14:18 - What to Do When Pain or Injury Strikes
00:16:23 - Should You Trust Google or AI for a Diagnosis?
00:18:04 - Why Strength Training Matters as We Age
00:19:33 - Can Strength Training Prevent Injuries?
00:20:13 - Is It Safe to Exercise Through Pain?
00:21:25 - What Strength Training Actually Means
00:22:08 - The Minimum Effective Dose for Strength Training
00:24:45 - Strength for What? Training Around Real-Life Goals
00:26:55 - Ed Is Joining the Jim's Gym Team
00:28:05 - Osteoporosis and the Importance of Strength Training
00:29:25 - Ed's Practical Advice for Staying Active
00:31:32 - How to Find Exercise You'll Actually Stick With




About Ed Voss
Ed Voss is a chartered physiotherapist based in Stroud. He has worked as a physiotherapist for 16 years, beginning his career in the NHS before moving into private practice, where he has worked for the past 11 years.


Ed originally studied anatomy and physiology before training as a physiotherapist. His approach focuses on understanding the root cause of pain, treating each person as an individual and helping people build the strength and confidence needed to return to the activities they enjoy.


Ed has recently opened a new clinic in Stroud and will be joining the Jim's Gym team from August. Through monthly sessions, he will help members better understand common problems involving the back, shoulders, hips and knees, alongside conditions such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.




About Jim's Gym
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