Show Notes
In this episode of the Move Well Live Well Perform Well Podcast, Simon sits down with Dr Nick Birch, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and one of the UK’s leading experts in spinal health, osteoporosis and early bone weakness. Dr Birch works at the intersection of bone biology, biomechanics, loading and lifestyle, treating both elite athletes and everyday patients. He explains why bone health often declines silently, why even highly trained athletes can develop stress fractures or weak bones, an...
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