12 Secrets of a healthy back

Have you ever struggled with back pain, sports injuries, or that frustrating stiffness that just won't go away?
What if you could learn directly from someone who has spent over 30 years helping people move better, heal faster, and live pain-free?

🎙In this episode of #JanaTalk, I'm truly honored to welcome Paul Wray — a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience and the owner of Breakspeare Clinics in the UK (Chipping Norton, Didcot, and Cheltenham). 

Paul's professional background is truly inspiring:

- Former international pole vaulter, representing Great Britain & England
- Qualified athletics coach at Cheltenham & County Harriers Athletics Club
- Specialist in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, chronic pain management, sports injuries & rehabilitation, manual therapy, and Kinesio taping
- Known for his workshops on posture, pain reduction, and health management using the innovative Optineck Balance Wedge

About this episode

🔹 The most common causes of back and neck pain — and how to prevent them
🔹 Paul's top tips for staying active, healthy, and pain-free at any age
🔹 How athletes and everyday people can train smarter, not harder
🔹 Simple strategies to protect your spine and improve posture
🔹 The mindset shift that supports recovery and long-term health

Whether you're an athlete, an office worker, or simply someone who wants to feel better in their own body, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-life experience.

▶️ TOPIC: Secrets of a healthy back
▶️ WHEN: Sunday  17. 8. 2025 od 19:00
▶️ WHERE: YouTube channel @Jana_Talk

I'm looking forward to seeing you in the next episode.
Wishing you a beautiful day.

With love,
Jana

Your body is always trying to help you — even when it hurts. Most pain doesn't come from damage, but from how we move and live. Movement is medicine — when done correctly.

About the guest: Paul Wray

Paul Wray is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience helping people move better, recover faster, and live pain-free.

He is the owner of Breakspeare Clinics, a group of physiotherapy clinics in the UK (Chipping Norton, Didcot, and Cheltenham), where he specializes in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, chronic pain management, sports injuries, rehabilitation, manual therapy, and Kinesio taping.

Paul's background uniquely bridges elite sport and clinical expertise. He is a former international pole vaulter who represented Great Britain and England, and today he is also a qualified athletics coach at Cheltenham & County Harriers Athletics Club. This combination allows him to understand both high-performance athletes and everyday patients seeking a healthier, pain-free life.

In addition to his clinical work, Paul is known for his educational workshops focused on posture, spine health, pain prevention, and long-term mobility. He also works with innovative tools such as the Optineck Balance Wedge, helping people improve posture, balance, and overall wellbeing.

Paul's approach is grounded in a simple philosophy: pain is not the enemy, movement is medicine, and sustainable health comes from understanding the body — not fighting it.