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Minhal Bandali - Musculoskeletal Director | London Back Pain Clinic

Minhal Bandali is a Chartered Physiotherapist. With qualifications from some of London’s top universities, Minhal brings a deep and diverse expertise to the field of physiotherapy. He began his career at the Royal Free Hospital within the NHS, treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions. Since then, he’s worked with elite athletes at Barnet FC’s Centre of Excellence and alongside top physiotherapists on London’s renowned Harley Street and Wimpole Street. Minhal specializes in diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, using advanced methods such as electrotherapy, manual therapy, and exercise-based rehabilitation. Known for his patient-centered ethos and entrepreneurial mindset, he also runs a successful online health products business and regularly guest lectures at London universities.

Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali

Chapters:

00:00 - Why Exercise Is More Mental Than Physical

00:41 - How Inactivity Weakens Your Body & Mind

02:52 - Should Exercise Change As You Age?

04:53 - Why Flexibility & Strength Decline Over Time

08:12 - Do You Need Different Sports After 40?

11:33 - High Impact vs Low Impact Exercise Explained

14:07 - Is Running Actually Bad for Your Knees?

18:23 - Does Muscle Mass Improve Quality of Life?

22:44 - The Best Exercise Routine for Busy Adults

27:35 - Why Motivation to Exercise Is a Mental Battle

31:25 - Should You Exercise Through Minor Pain?

36:42 - How Weight Gain Damages Joints & Bones

38:06 - Stress, Sleep & Recovery Explained

43:06 - Ice Baths, Recovery & Reducing Inflammation

47:50 - The Truth About Posture & Sitting All Day

59:42 - Back Cracking, Heels & Common Body Myths

01:17:11 - Final Advice for Staying Strong & Pain-Free

Follow Minhal:

London Back Pain Clinic: https://www.londonbackpainclinic.com/doctor/minhal-bandali/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTnYg2agqc9oE_YN2Z1byjw

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minhalbandali/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbackpainclinic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/londonbackpainclinic/

Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY

Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.