So, I was chatting with one of my patients James the other day, he’s a keen runner, clocks up over 20 miles a week… almost addicted! And he was telling me that this one thing happened to him whilst he was out on his morning run. Chances are, it’s happened to you, too. And, what’s … Read more
Time for some Great North Run training tips? So right now, my physio clinic is being flooded with people in training for the Great North Run. I should say, people who are “over training” for the Great North Run – limping in with all sorts of injuries ranging from a stiff lower back, calf and … Read more
This just in: “Paul – I was doing a run on Sunday morning just gone when suddenly my calf popped, and it felt like I’d been “shot”. There was no prior warning or stiffness. I hobbled though the last 2.5K and still managed a “pb” of 51:43. Can you advise the best course of treatment?!!” … Read more
It’s getting HOT!… And if you’re involved in any kind of activity or sporting competition over the weekend, then it might help you to know one or two things about how to do it safely. Keeping hydrated is the number thing (and most easy) thing that any one can do to limit the chances you’ll … Read more
Extract written by our very own Massage Queen, Jo 🙂 Have you taken up a new hobby after the Christmas period? Or are you sticking to your New Years Resolution? Yes?… Ah brill, good to know it’s not just me on a health kick. This past month alone I’ve seen many clients who have … Read more
Is ligament damage worse than muscle damage? This is a question I hear from every client when I tell them they’ve damaged their ligaments and usually it’s going to take a little longer than it would be to heal the same degree of damage in a muscle. In order to fully answer this … Read more
Let me share with you some Christmas shopping tips for new and old runners that you wont find on Amazon. See, it’s the time of year where strange things happen. Not least because the weather makes it increasingly more difficult to stay fit and active, but it’s also the time of year when a new … Read more
Kev the massage king here, nice to see you’re back again! Now lets get started and the topic for this month’s blog from me is…Tendonitis. I’ve had a few cases of tendonitis to different parts of the body this past month and they’ve got three things in common…. There’s a weakness in the muscle or … Read more
So this Sunday sees the return of the “Santa Fun Run” in Ward Jackson Park… And, after being in the Cafe In The Park there at the weekend, enjoying a latte AND a nice bacon sandwich (…do as I say, not do as I do!), I’m reliably informed by the staff that they’re expecting the … Read more
Well fancy seeing you here…Today I want to talk to you about… Ice or Heat? Now here is a question I get asked a lot about which works best and for an injury. Most people know that Applying ice or heat to an injured area can help speed up recovery, however from my experience… lots … Read more
