Tight calf muscles is a common problem in athletes especially runners. The calf muscles are the Gastrocnemius muscle and the Soleus muscle.
The big muscle at the back of the lower leg is called the Gastrocnemius. It’s the muscle that’s visible from the outside of the body. Under it, and further down the leg is a… continue reading »Calf Muscles
Tight calf muscles is a common problem in athletes especially runners. The calf muscles are the Gastrocnemius muscle and the Soleus muscle.
The big muscle at the back of the lower leg is called the Gastrocnemius. It’s the muscle that’s visible from the outside of the body. Under it, and further down the leg is a… continue reading »Sciatica… A Pain in the Bum.
Sciatica is the pain that radiates along the the Sciatic Nerve.
The Sciatic Nerve is quite large, in fact, it is the largest and longest peripheral nerve found in the body, and is as thick as a finger where it leaves in the lower spine. It extends from your lower back through your hip and under… continue reading »Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Frozen Shoulders:
If you’re reading this, chances are you are in pain and have probably already seen a doctor or therapist who hasn’t helped you much. You’ve probably even had injections… even surgery with little or no improvement!
A Frozen Shoulder is an extremely painful and debilitating condition characterised by intense pain and stiffness of the shoulder… continue reading »Therapeutic Massage
The word “massage” in English comes from way back.
There’s a French meaning for the word that they took from the Arabic word, “massa” which comes from the same Latin word that means “mass or dough”.
However, the oldest known origin of the English word “massage” comes from the Biblical Hebrew word “me-sakj” which means “to anoint… continue reading »Massage for Relaxation
A Relaxation Massage is just that. A massage precisely for the purposes of rest and relaxation. It’s not technique designed for therapeutic benefits or for dealing with pain or discomfort.
As with any massage, the patient will remove most of their clothing and lie on a massage table, with some sort of drape over the body.… continue reading »Back Muscles – Keeping You Upright
Soft tissues around the spine play an important role in the health of the back. A large, complex group of muscles work together to support the trunk and hold the body erect. They also allow the trunk to move, bending and twisting in all directions.
Three types of back muscles that help spinal function are… continue reading »Iliotibial Band Syndrome (aka Runners Knee)
What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome?
Iliotibial Band Syndrome is sometimes referred to as Runners Knee and Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome.
The Iliotibial Band is a band of thick, fibrous tissue which attaches to both the Iliac Crest of the Pelvis (aka hip bone) and the Tensor Fascia Latae muscle. It then runs down the outside of the… continue reading »Whiplash.
What is Whiplash?
This occurs most commonly from a car accident, but can also be brought on through contact sports or a fall onto the head. Whiplash is known as injury to the neck, caused by a rapid forwards and backwards motion of the head. The speed of the cars involved in the accident or the… continue reading »Stabilising the Shoulder
The Rotator Cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons, which cover the Glenohumeral or shoulder joint where the Humerus fits into a shallow socket in the shoulder blade.
The Rotator Cuff is an amazing piece of kit that allows the arm to raise and rotate at the shoulder and helps to stabilise the… continue reading »Opposing Muscles
Remember at school, we learned how every action has a reaction?
Well, it’s the same for our muscles. Every muscle has an opposing muscle.
Strength training is essential if we’re going to be fit. However, if it’s not done properly, it can cause unbalanced muscles and even result in injury.
Opposing muscles, therefore, need to be worked and all… continue reading »
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