Author: Romulo Costa
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Most people think erectile dysfunction is a hormone problem. Or a psychological issue. Or simply “age.” That’s what they’ve been told. But in many cases, that’s not the real problem. The real problem is much simpler. It’s oxygen. An erection is not just a sexual response but a vascular event. Blood needs to enter the…
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Let me start with something important. If physio didn’t fix your back pain… it doesn’t mean physio doesn’t work. And it definitely doesn’t mean your pain can’t be solved. But it does mean one thing: Something was missed. I hear this story every day. “I did exercises.” “I went for weeks.” “It helped a bit……
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Let me say something that might be uncomfortable… If you’re relying on painkillers to get through your day, you are not treating your pain. You are simply turning the volume down on a problem that is still there. And I see this every single day in clinic. People come in after months — sometimes years…
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I find it fascinating how something we enjoy so much can be, in reality, a defence mechanism. Chilli is not “made for flavour.”It is a toxin. The plant produces capsaicin to protect itself from being eaten. It is a survival strategy. When a predator bites into it, the burning sensation is not taste — it…
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Dr. Costa, a Brazilian Physical Therapist specialising in pain treatment, regularly shares practical strategies with patients undergoing treatment for KO (knee osteoarthritis). These insights are designed to help individuals manage pain effectively and regain the confidence to return to their daily lives and favourite activities safely and with improved quality of movement. It’s important to…
