Marathon Running – Importance of Stretching. Marathon Running – Importance of Stretching. For Marathon Running, stretching can be useful for two different reasons. First of all, you can use stretching to address specific muscle restrictions which are identified as being … Continue reading
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How Massage can Help with Headaches Massage therapy helps to relieve headaches by easing muscle tension, relieving muscle spasms, releasing shortened muscles and relaxing tension held in the muscles of the head, shoulders, and neck. When muscle tension eases, there … Continue reading
Basingstoke man, AJ Lane, starts IRONMAN career at 57 Local athlete AJ Lane writes about how he came to start his Ironman Triathlon career at the age of 57 years. He gives a lot of the credit for his success … Continue reading
Quadriceps Strain Quadriceps Strain – A forceful stretch or tear of the muscle or tendon in a weight bearing muscle such as the quadriceps (front of thigh) is painful and difficult to rest. The quadriceps are involved in supporting the … Continue reading
Hamstring Strain – Basingstoke Hamstring Strain or pull is a stretch or tear of the hamstring (back of thigh) muscles or tendons. This is a very common injury, especially in activities that involve sprinting or explosive accelerations. A common cause … Continue reading
Lifting Objects Properly Lifting Objects Properly? Follow these simple principles. Stand very close to, or directly over, the object you want to lift. Start with your feet and legs about shoulder width apart. Lightly pull in your abdominal (stomach) muscles and … Continue reading
Golf Back Pain The main cause of Golf Back Pain is the swing. The golf swing has four components: the address position, back swing, down swing and follow through. Golf Back Pain problems can occur during any of these phases, … Continue reading
Back pain – cycling Back pain – cycling. Research studies have shown that back pain in cycling is something that affects up to 70% of cyclists , together with neck pain. This is hardly surprising as cyclists regularly spend hours … Continue reading
Marathon Running – The Importance of Stretching. For Marathon Running, stretching can be useful for two different reasons. First of all, you can use stretching to address specific muscle restrictions which are identified as being contributory to a specific injury. … Continue reading
Strength balance training – “Physios can help prevent repeated falls in older people” So says NICE, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in its new quality standard for falls in older people. Strength balance training Older people with … Continue reading