In a round about way, one of the BIG questions I get asked a lot is: “Why does the next day aches and pains associated with exercise, seem to get worse and last longer, as you get older?” And let’s talk about it in the context of what someone is likely to be feeling rightRead More…
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Category: Sports Injuries
Sport Injuries: The DO’s And DON’Ts Of An Injury
Jo here the newest member of the Paul Gough Physio Team: I’m writing to tell you’s about sports injuries and what is the BEST advice I can give you IF you do manage to get one (and yes they are a very common factor of sport 😉 ) but first I’m going to tell youRead More…
Calf Strains – Why “I Felt Like I’d Been Shot In The Back Of My Leg” Is Common (…And What To Do About It)
One of the main things people (and some of our patients at Paul Gough Physio Rooms) remember with calf strain and pain is the feeling of being shot in the back of the leg… Calves can tear and snap with very little prior warning and will often as a result of being overly tired, dehydratedRead More…
How To Avoid “Plantar Fasciitis” And “Shin Splints”
I’m still seeing a lot of Sunday morning footballers out running at the minute… “And that’s a good thing!” But what I’m about to write comes with a bit of warning that I had brought to my attention by a chance conversation that took place in my local cricket club on Monday, whilst watching HartlepoolRead More…
How To Help Your Friends Avoid Lower Back Ache
Some tips for keen runners and walkers who want to avoid back ache… So, I couldn’t help but notice a big mistake that I saw one or two of the “Harriers” make as they ran round Dalton Piercy and through Elwick. Here’s the scene: I just happened to be riding past on my bike afterRead More…
Tips For Runners: How To Make It To The Start Line Of The Great North Run WITHOUT Any Injuries Or Niggles
It’s happening all over again… Right now, my Physio Clinic is being flooded with people in training for the Great North Run. But, and I should say, people who are “over training” for the Great North Run. And to help you out if you’re in training for it, here’s a list of the top 3Read More…
Is It A Sports Injury? Or Could It Be Pain Caused By BAD Habits At Work?
I have seen two clients this month with two very different sports injuries, which made me think of the same question……is it really a sports injury? Case Study 1: The first was a 19 year old lady who had had recently started the increasingly popular “cross fit”, SHE was having problems in her lower backRead More…
Piriformis Syndrome : Tips For Runners Worried About A “Bad Back”…
A few tips this week for anyone running with a stiff or bad back, or who wants to avoid one: First, a relevant little “preseason” story from my days as a pro football Physio… So, pre-season would come around and the running would commence. And it was customary back then for pretty much the entireRead More…
Sports Injuries : A Pre Warm Up, Warm Up TO Prevent Injury?… Is It NOW Needed? ….
Got this question from an email subscriber of mine asking about warming up for a warm up. Read on: === “Paul… I watched that world cup final on Sunday night and couldn’t help but thinking about that German player, not sure of his name now, who missed out because of an injury in the warmRead More…
For Runners: How To Make It Round A 10K Race “Quicker And Easier” With Proven Steps To Follow Starting 24 Hours BEFORE The Race Starts…
When it comes to preparing for a race that’s 10K long, it’s never too late to take on board a few last minute “tips”. As you read this article today, with only 24 hours to go to until the whistle blows at the start of the Great North 10K, there are still a number ofRead More…