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Early in my career I was working at a chiropractic clinic whilst completing my MSc in Sports Rehabilitation. Neck pain was one of the most frequent conditions I was treating, often coinciding with chronic migraines, poor sleep, difficulty concentrating and extreme fatigue. I found that poor postural control, repetitive movements and prolonged stress to be the most common themes in those suffering from chronic neck pain. Massage and stretching definitely helped, but benefits w

Key Principles to Becoming a Successful Runner As a middle-distance runner, I have experienced my share of highs and lows and understand fully when this freedom is taken away from you due to injury or illness. After running my fastest half marathon in 1:30 back in 2023, I suffered a sacral stress fracture. Less than a year later, another stress fracture, this time of my tibia. In-between this I have had muscle tears of the quadricep, hip flexor and gluteal tendinopathy. Betwe

The Link Between Elevated Cortisol, Stress, and Chronic Back Pain: How Sports Massage Can Help Cortisol – the ‘stress hormone’, released by the brain as part of the ‘fight or flight’ response and plays a critical role in helping your body cope with a stressor. In the short term, this is beneficial: it prepares muscles for action, increases blood sugar, enhances brain function, and suppresses non-essential functions like digestion to prioritize immediate survival. However, pro

A Smart Approach to Performance & Injury Prevention When working with female runners, it’s becoming increasingly evident that structuring training around the monthly hormonal cycle provides an optimal framework that supports performance, recovery and injury-prevention. As female participation in running continues to rise, understanding how the phases of the menstrual cycle influence neuromuscular control, ligament stiffness, fatigue and recovery is key. Why the menstrual cycl