That first step out of bed hurts! You walk around for a few minutes and it starts to loosen up. You might even find that your Achilles feels better once you’ve warmed up during exercise — only for the stiffness to return later that day or the following morning. Sound familiar? You may be experiencing Achilles tendinopathy. It’s a common problem in runners and active adults, and one of the first things people often try is simply resting until the pain disappears. Unfortunately

Pain along the shin is extremely common in runners, particularly after increasing mileage, returning to running after a break or suddenly adding more intense training. It's often labelled simply as “shin splints.” But not every case of shin pain is the same — and occasionally what feels like shin splints can be a sign of a bone stress injury or stress fracture. So how do you know the difference, and when should you get it checked? What Are Shin Splints? “Shin splints” is comm

Running long distances is as much about recovery as it is about training. For marathon runners in particular, the repetitive impact, high mileage, and long training blocks place enormous demands on the body. One recovery method that has become a staple among endurance athletes is sports massage —and for good reason. What Is Sports Massage? Sports massage is a targeted for m of massage therapy designed to support people who are physically active. Unlike a relaxation massage, i

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(Written by Hadia White (Mehab Clinician, Author and all round Wonder Woman), Participant Ollie Pateman (Hyrox Worlds Athlete)...