Are your ‘tight’ muscles actually weak?
The sensation of “tight” muscles can often mean different things for people. Descriptions can vary: they aren’t able to stretch very fartheir sensation of their muscles when they stretch is “tight”a…
The sensation of “tight” muscles can often mean different things for people. Descriptions can vary: they aren’t able to stretch very fartheir sensation of their muscles when they stretch is “tight”a…
Movement is medicine (and we all need more of it!) The above phrase really sums up in three words, a common theme that is slowly becoming an accepted part of…
Hip pain relating to the joint is a very common presentation as is seen in more senior members of society. The associated diagnosis is that of Osteoarthritis (OA), otherwise referred…
One could argue that pre-season training is the most important phase of any sport-specific conditioning plan. Not only will it help the athlete to prepare physically and psychologically, it can…
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a reduction in bone density which in turn results in an increased risk of a ‘fracture’, or a simplified term a ‘break’ to the bone.…
Tendon pain treatment is mainly focused on the Plantar Fascia (Arch of foot), Achilles (Heel) , Patellar (Knee), Gluteal (Hip) and Rotator Cuff at the Shoulder. Each of these presents…
Tendinopathy Management Guide Do you have pain and stiffness in your calf/achilles/heel? Does your Achilles feel sore while you run, ache after you run, and/or feel tight as you…
Have you recently felt a previous injury or niggle come back over the last couple of weeks? Maybe you have been in pain for a few weeks/months and your pain…
Will running and other ground exercises cause knee wear and tear? In one word……. No! Running does not cause knee wear and tear. Have you heard someone saying not to…
Aches and pains are a common phenomenon that so many people experience as they mature. The reasons why our bodies feel a bit achy, sometimes stiff and thankfully less frequently…