Neck pain is a common issue among office workers, often resulting from prolonged sitting, poor posture, and repetitive movements. Addressing neck pain early and avoiding common mistakes can help prevent chronic issues. Here are some mistakes to avoid and tips for maintaining a healthy neck. Mistake 1: Poor Posture Maintaining poor posture, such as slouching or...
Understanding Low Back Pain Low back pain is a common issue that affects people of all ages and lifestyles. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Understanding the causes and treatments for low back pain can help manage and alleviate symptoms effectively. What Causes Low Back Pain? Muscle Strain: Overuse, heavy...
Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition among athletes, characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness in the Achilles tendon. Proper management and treatment are crucial for a full recovery and to prevent future injuries. Here are some top tips and common mistakes to avoid to help you stay on track. Top Tips for Managing Achilles Tendinopathy Gradual...
What is it? The patellar tendon is a connective tissue that attaches the quadriceps (thigh muscle) to the shin bone. When you do activities involving bending the knee, the tendon is stretched like a rubber band and stores elastic energy. This elastic energy is then released and synchronises with muscle contraction to help make you...
The MCL is one of the four ligaments that are important in the stabilisation of the knee joint. It runs along the inside of the knee and joins the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). It’s function is to resist forces applied to the outside of the knee and to prevent the inside of...
WHAT IS IT? Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has become increasingly popular in both the sporting and rehab setting due to its unique ability to improve muscle strength, endurance and hypertrophy at lower intensities and in shorter time frames than traditional training methods. BFR training was originally developed in Japan in the 1960s by Dr....
The word plyometrics gets thrown around a lot when it comes to running, to improve running performance. What are plyometrics, why are they important and how can you implement them? Plyometrics are explosive and high intensity movements – essentially involving jumping. This is aimed at improving power and for a runner this can improve their...
The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the key ligaments providing stability to the knee. The ACL is an unfortunate injury that is not uncommon in high impact, or fast-paced sports. An ACL injury is normally characterised by a cutting manoeuvre on one leg, a pop/crack heard at the time, a feeling of...
It’s no secret that hamstring injuries are one of the most prevalent sporting injuries. Whether you’re the next Usain Bolt or just the average gym goer, a hamstring injury can have a massive impact on your daily life. Here are some of my top tips to avoid a hamstring injury this winter. 1. Warm up...
My bike accident in October last year has definitely taught me a few things about acute, traumatic pain. The amount of pain I experienced at that time, was worse than I could ever imagine. From the moment of impacting the ground, through my whole rehab and walking away from it now (literally), I can...
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