Whenever we feel pain in our bodies, it is either acute or chronic. The causes of both types are widely varied, as are the treatments. Understanding what actually happens in our bodies when we feel pain can help with treatment and pain management. It’s also important to remember that no two people are the same when it comes to experiencing…
There are many reasons why you may have taken a break from sport and fitness: illness, injury, childbirth, or a change in lifestyle or location. Whatever the cause, it’s great that you’re ready to return and build it back into your daily life. To make sure you get the most from your new routine and can keep at it, it’s…
Back pain is a very real complaint that affects over half a billion people worldwide. More than eight million adults in the UK reported back pain last year, at a cost to the economy of £10 billion. Why do so many people suffer from it and how can we counteract this growing burden to our health and economy? Injury Our…
From the twice a week gym goer to the elite sports professional, osteopathy can play a key role in treating sports injuries and preventing further injuries. Sports and osteopathy The fundamental concept of osteopathy is that the wellbeing of a person relies on the bones, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues working well together and we achieve this by moving, stretching…
You know that marathon training can be tough, but did you know that 60% of all runners report that they suffer chronic problems – those which occur over and over? If you’re marathon training then there’s no let up as you have to stay on course in order to be fit and fresh for the start line. Marathon training: When…
Launching into a new exercise regime can be exciting – and whilst motivation is a critical contributor to sticking steadfastly to working out, it can also be a serious pitfall when it comes to fresh routines. Most of us, regardless of the exercise type, our age or physical condition, need to employ carefully selected tactics if we’re to benefit from…
Identifying the warning signs that a niggle is about to become something all-together more serious, can be the difference between stopping exercise altogether or seeking treatment that helps your niggle get better before it gets worse. Injury indicators to look out for 1. Asymmetrical pain and symptoms: If your pain or symptoms are suffered on only one side, then this…
Entering a sports event, like a triathlon, is a major decision. You’ll be dedicating a big chunk of your time leading up to the event on your training, and rest is an important part of your training. Rest is essential so that the muscles can repair, rebuild and strengthen. For athletes, rest days can help maintain a better balance between…
The last few months have been spent thinking about training, doing training, planning the next training run. “Training, training, training”. Now though is the time to do anything but hard training. This is because the miles you run over the last 3-4 months are now in the bank, and need to wait there until the start line. This doesn’t mean…
