Sports Injuries The body feels the repercussions from Sports at any level, you don’t have to be an elite athlete to need Sports Osteopathy. Athletes and individuals who play sports regularly are more prone to develop sports injuries. Some of the common sports injuries are tennis elbow, ankle sprain, strain, fractures, herniated disc, knee injuries, Achilles tendonitis, dislocation, and [...]
Stretch-of-the-month The peroneal muscles run down the outside of the lower leg and are difficult to stretch and so often neglected in a stretching routine. 1. Sit in a chair with one ankle resting on the other knee. 2. With your hands, point the foot (plantarflex) and turn the sole of the foot upwards (invert). 3. Hold [...]
TOWARDS WELLNESS Benefits of Exercise Exercise releases feel-good endorphins and it’s a hard feeling to beat. Twenty minutes of exercise a day or three to four hours per week is what you should be aiming for at the very least. If you’re in an exercise slump, consider ways to change your routine around. Find [...]
S-T-R-E-T-C-H Of The Month: Latissimus Dorsi Stretch 1. Stand approximately 3 feet from a wall 2. Place both hands on the wall one on top of the other as high as you can reach. 3. Step back with one foot. 4. Bend at the hips, keeping your chest up and chin tucked in. 5. [...]
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