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Why Back pain is like the stock market
Back Pain can be unpredictable, and vary day to day just like the stock market, but doing nothing is not the answer. Over this blog series we have covered the perceptions people have about the causes of back pain, the ways to treat back pain and the misconceptions...
Back care awareness – Sleep
Is back pain keeping you awake? Good news!! If you have back pain you can sleep it off. Well…… not quite, but the impact of sleep or the lack of it has a profound effect on preventing back pain, dealing with back pain and recovery from back pain. Anyone who suffers...
Do you worry about having a slipped disc?
Scans and ‘slipped’ discs promote unnecessary fear. Don’t fall into their trap. We often hear people come into clinic and advise us that they’ve been told they have a “slipped disc”. This terminology can cause a lot of fear and it is very misleading. Let me clear...
Back Care Awareness blog series. Don’t suffer, back pain can get better
Back Care Awareness week is just around the corner and we are going to address some of the myths and misconceptions around back pain, how to diagnose, treat and prevent it. The first thing to get comfortable with is that there are no quick fixes but a long term...
Nutrition strategy – key ingredient for health and recovery.
Most of us understand the importance of what we eat and things have become a little more complex than ‘no cheese before bedtime’. When we exercise, we place good stress upon the body to create changes in order to improve our muscles, heart and mind. To truly maximise...
The value of the right training plan – blog 3 in series
In the first blog in this series we revealed the main cause of running injuries is training errors but what really is the cost of not getting the right training plan in place? The cost of doing too much Running 6-7 days a week can increase your likelihood of injury by...
World Physiotherapy Day – celebrating the pioneers of the profession
Today marks World Physiotherapy day. Every profession has those who inspire. In celebration we took a look back at some of the pioneers of the profession. Per Henrik Ling is known as the "Father of Swedish Gymnastics,” who founded the Royal Central Institute of...
6 most common running injuries
In the last blog we identified that training errors are a common cause of injuries. Not only is there a common reason why injuries occur but there are also common injuries experienced by runners. Understanding your injury, where and why it hurts is the first step in...
Running injuries, why they happen and how to prevent them – blog 1 in series
You don’t just run because it’s good for you, or because it decreases your risk of heart attacks, strokes and cancers. It’s not just running for your physical health. The reason you run is for your mental health and emotional health. It helps you with your sleep,...
Gait analysis – The Secret to reduce injury, reduce pain, while improving comfort and performance!
Gait analysis measures the forces your foot has to cope with, which is then transmitted through your legs as you move. These intricacies of movement impact upon the long term resilience of your feet and ankles determining whether you develop pain or discomfort. Gait...
These 4 factors are the foundation to preventing injury
It is unrealistic to assume that all injuries will be prevented. Injuries span a whole spectrum of severity. Being injury free is a goal not only to ensure that training can continue but also to ensure that each workout is met in the best condition and mindset. These...
Cycling injuries and ABCs of preventing them
The wind in your hair (under a helmet of course), the bugs on your lips and the hot breath of an encroaching car are just some of the many joys of cycling that an increasing number of us are lapping up. Cycling Scotland has reported cycling journeys have increased...
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