Do you like to run? Do you hate to run but think its the best way to get fit and healthy? Have you had to stop running due to injury? Or have you given up on running due to recurring injuries? The Truth is, due to modern lifestyle, may of us are not designed to […]
The Ultimate Guide to Treating Plantar Fasciitis
What is the Plantar Fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue. Its origin is the medial surface of the heel, running along the sole of the foot like a fan, being attached at its other end to the base of each of the toes. It is a tough, resilient structure […]
The Ultimate Guide to Treating Achilles Tendinopathy
What is the Achilles Tendon? The Achilles Tendon is a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue, that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone (calcaneus). Achilles Tendiniitis Achilles tendinitis is caused by inflammation of Achilles tendon causing pain, swelling and irritation. There are two main types. Achilles Tendinopathy / Tendinosis Achilles Tendinopathy is […]
The Ultimate Guide to Treating Knee Pain
In my experience, unless due to direct trauma, the cause of knee pain is never from the knee itself. Rather you have to look above to the hip and the controlling muscles and below to the foundations and stability coming from the foot and ankle joints. Usually you find there’s too much uncontrolled movement or […]
30 Day Anti – Crunch Abs Challenge
The Challenge has 4 different exercises which you have to do each day, with the reps or time slowly increases day by day to help you build your core muscle strength gradually. The great thing with this challenge is that it doesn’t include any of the traditional sit-ups or crunches that can be harmful for […]
Regular massage relieves tension and pain
Emotional stress can affect your body, resulting, in certain muscles becoming overactive and tight, resulting in pain. A regular massage can help keep this tension in check. Our team are well versed in the most advanced massage techniques. Not just masseurs, but Sports Injury Therapists with essential skills, knowledge and experience for fast effective treatments. Our […]
Sports Injury Clinic returns you to peak performance
I have seen various doctors and surgeons about my back and had plenty of physio’s ask me to touch my toes and massage me lightly with their fingertips. Alex’s technique initially seems a bit unorthodox, but in a really good way. I’m pretty confident he could pinpoint your problem without asking a single question, he’s […]
Proper Bending/LiftingTry to avoid rounding your back and bending forward with activities such as shaving, brushing your teeth, dressing, making the bed, or moving around in the kitchen. Try the following: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Squat down slightly and stick your hips backward. Keep your back in a neutral position. Place one hand […]
Injury TreatmentIf you have suffered a sporting injury it is important to apply ice to lessen discomfort and inflammation: Maximum of 20 minutes, 3-4 times each day with a 1 hour break in between. Do this for 1-2 days. You can use a bag of peas or an ice pack, wrap it in a damp tea […]
Sport Injury ClinicIf you have suffered a sporting injury, our sport injury clinic can help return you to peak performance and strength. Sports Massage Therapy is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments. The techniques used by sports massage practitioners at our Massage Clinic Liverpool have been developed […]