by backtohealth | Aug 15, 2018 | Health Tips, Joint Pain & Arthritis, Knee Pain, Sports Injuries
Runners like to run! And the lure of a run often wins over other things, like strength training. The data on strength training is enticing, showing it reduces overuse injuries by about half. Less injuries means more time running. A regular strength routine helps build...
by backtohealth | Aug 1, 2018 | Back Pain & Abdominal Strength, Health Tips, Joint Pain & Arthritis, Knee Pain, Neck Pain, Sports Injuries
Here are 3 evidence based tips to minimise your risk of developing osteoarthritis! (P.S these tips also help manage it!) 1 – Maintain a healthy body weight throughout your life. The extra pressure that increased body weight (body fat) puts on your load bearing...
by backtohealth | Jul 24, 2018 | Back Pain & Abdominal Strength, Health Tips, Knee Pain, Sports Injuries
Ever wished you had something to relieve your muscle pain at home, work or while you’re out and about? The Spikey Massage Ball might be just the thing for you! It is used to perform self-massage exercises and muscle release techniques, simulating the effect of a...
by backtohealth | Jun 14, 2018 | Health Tips, Joint Pain & Arthritis, Knee Pain, Sports Injuries
Are you suffering with annoying knee pain when walking or at night? Disconcerting clicking and cracking knees when going up and down stairs? Had Osteo-Arthritis diagnosed in your knees? Here are our 3 top tips to minimise pain, reduce noise from the knees and feel...
by backtohealth | May 31, 2018 | Health Tips, Joint Pain & Arthritis, Knee Pain, Sports Injuries
Things wear out. Running shoes included, but how do you know when it’s time for you to get a new pair or if your current shoes are even right for you? Current guidelines suggest changing shoes after approximately 600-1000 km of road use. So that’s every...
by backtohealth | May 17, 2018 | Health Tips, Joint Pain & Arthritis, Knee Pain, Sports Injuries
Experiencing a tender pain around or behind the kneecap is usually a sure sign of patellofemoral pain syndrome, a fancy term for runner’s knee. The repetitive force of pounding on the pavement, downhill running, muscle imbalances, and weak hips can put extra stress on...
