Lets talk about Autumn. And the number one thing that most people stop doing when this time of year comes round – getting outdoors. While summer may strike you as the best time to be outside as much as possible – Autumn is also the perfect time to enjoy the fresh air (in fact, it … Read more
Running can be a great form of exercise; it can keep you in shape and helps keep your lungs and heart healthy. However, I want to explain why running daily could lead to injury. Did you know that running daily can have a negative impact on you flexibility? This is just one of the reasons … Read more
Ok, I HAD to share this with you… I received the most incredible email and photos this week from a patient of ours who only a year ago had been told her retirement plans, after working so hard for them, may in fact never become a reality. How To Avoid The Trap Of Back Pain … Read more
Quick question: Do you ever find yourself feeling tired alllllll of the time? Especially after a long day at work, or a day running around after the grandchildren? Well, let me tell you this, that tired feeling doesn’t have to be something you have to ‘put up with’ day in day out. Maybe it’s not having … Read more
Let’s talk about the single biggest problem that affects runners. Nagging calf pain that just doesn’t go away. (…Even after months of resting!). Can you relate to this?… === “Paul – every 6 months or so for the last 3 years, I get a nagging pain in my left calf when I go out for … Read more
This article is for the runner who is suffering with annoying, daily knee pain. You know the type of ‘burning sensation’ and ‘sharp pain’ that comes on gradually on the outside of your knee? And can even make you feel so nauseated, that you feel your only option is to stop running, reach into the … Read more
One of the things I hear my patients tell me this time of year (when the temperature drops outside), is that they’ve decided to take up gym classes instead of being active outdoors. I don’t blame them… being outside in the cold is no fun. And the reason why I’m bringing this up, is because … Read more
Lets play a fun little game that might help you live with less neck pain… Take a quick look down by your feet, on the sofa next to you…wherever your bag may be, take a quick look…. I’m going to take a guess and say your bag is either big, heavy, or both? (This goes … Read more
I was talking the other day with one of my patients Gordon, all about the Rugby World Cup… And he told me that when it’s Rugby season (one of Gordon’s favourite sports to watch!), he finds himself exercising even more as it motivates him, and gives him a great excuse to throw a rugby ball … Read more
A few months ago one of my patients Keith, fractured his leg for the first time… He was out on a bike ride, cycling down a hill, lost control, fell off and then…yep! Keith fractured his leg! Fortunately the break wasn’t anything too ‘major’, but breaking any bone is going to take some time to … Read more
