What is Sciatica? Sciatica is irritation of the sciatic nerve which runs from your hips to your feet. It can cause stabbing, burning or shooting pain, tingling, numbness or weakness in your buttocks, backs of legs and feet and toes. Typically symptoms are only on one side of the body. About 90% of sciatica is Continue reading
How Can Pilates Help My Running?
As a Sports Therapist and Pilates Instructor I often hear the phrase “I’m a runner, that’s enough. I don’t need to do any strengthening work” And I’m guilty of following this approach myself with my triathlon training. But after recurrent back, glute and hamstring niggles I realised there was something missing from my training programme….. Continue reading
Top Tips for Getting to the Start Line Injury Free
With marathon season fast approaching I’m being asked how to cope with the increase in mileage and the demands of training. Here is an insight into the behind the scenes work that goes into getting to the start line of any race injury and niggle free. Listen to Your Body: Listening to your body is Continue reading
The Benefits of a Sports Massage
Have you been working hard on your Christmas diet and exercise regime? Is your athletics or triathlon race season over for another year? Is your body in need of some TLC? If the answer to any of the above is yes, then its time you booked in for a Sports Massage at The Osteopathic Clinic, Continue reading