Brian has a BSc (Hons) in Physics from University College Dublin, and a BSc (Hons) in Osteopathy from the British School of Osteopathy (now University College Osteopathy). Brian also has a Masters in Health Research (MRes Health) from the University of Stirling, Scotland and is currently studying for a PhD at ATU Galway. He is a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain, the European Pain Federation, and the Society for Back Pain Research. He has undertaken further training in Neuromuscular Techniques, Pain Neuroscience Education and the psychosocial implications of low back pain.