The knowledge of how to breath with your diaphragm comes pre-programmed in every new baby. It is well understood and implemented by the infant with no complications. How does breathing get messed up and lead to neck problems? The diaphragm is your primary breathing muscle. It is a thin, wide sheet of muscle that separates […]
Men’s Health – Ischaemic Heart Disease
We are all familiar with the cause of a heart attack (not enough blood getting to the heart) or stroke (not enough blood getting to the brain). How does this happen? Atherosclerosis is the build up of plaque in the vessels carrying blood to the brain or heart. A good diet and lots of exercise […]
Runner’s Knee: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
What is Runner’s Knee and how do I treat it? The most common type of knee problem is pain that occurs around the front of the knee or knee cap, also called the patella. This pain is often referred to as Runner’s Knee, which we call a “bucket” diagnosis because it includes several different causes. […]
Arthritis in my knee – should I run, will I wear out my knee joints?
We live in a world with gravity. This means as we move, our load bearing joints are compressed and frictional forces applied to the joint surface, and just like a car’s brake discs when we continue to use them in this fashion they will eventually undergo erosion. (a.k.a. arthritis) Unlike brake discs though articular cartilage is a […]
Tips to stay motivated in winter
Winter is creeping closer and staying fit and healthy can become more of a challenge!! The dark, cold mornings and red sniffly noses can make those training goals just seem a little further out of reach….. One way to stay a little motivated is to pick an exercise goal or event and then set a […]
How To Recover From & Rehabilitate Hamstring Strains
How to heal a hamstring strain fast? The first step in healing a hamstring is to know the diagnosis. The location and grading of the injury will guide how long it will take to heal, but equally importantly will dictate the appropriate rehab. Strengthening will be a key part of the rehabilitation process but it […]