Achilles Tendinitis – A runner’s true Achilles Heel

Achilles Tendinitis – A runner’s true Achilles Heel

The pain at the back of your heel could be Achilles Tendinitis – but what is that and how do you get rid of it?! Achilles Tendinitis effectively means Achilles tendon inflammation (swelling), and this is often due to repeated stress – hence it being a common problem...
Pain: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Pain: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

If something makes you yell “OUCH” then that’s a fair indicator of pain, right? But how can you tell if something is a “good pain”, “bad pain” or just plain old “ugly pain”? How do you know when to just grit your teeth and get on with it, and when to stop and book an...
Cyclists – Why Are They All Getting Sports Massages?

Cyclists – Why Are They All Getting Sports Massages?

With the Tour De France’s rising popularity, many inspired spectators decide to dust off their bike and take to the saddle. More and more cyclists today have started to incorporate regular Sports Massage in to their cycling regimes, and not just at the elite...
Step Away From The Flip-Flops!

Step Away From The Flip-Flops!

“Woohoo it’s summer!! Get the shorts out, slap the sun cream on, get the flip-flops out and…” STOP! Unless you’re going to be spending the day on the beach, by the pool or even lounging about in your garden, then flip-flops are not the best choice of footwear for you,...