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Running should build confidence, not leave you constantly managing pain Running places incredible demands on the body. With every stride, your muscles, tendons and joints absorb and produce forces several times your body weight. Given the right preparation and recovery, the body adapts remarkably well. When recovery falls behind training, however, small aches and tightness can gradually develop into something that begins affecting every run. Many runners try to push through d

Your posture may not be the problem you think it is You've probably heard someone say that you should "sit up straight." In reality, posture is rarely about finding one perfect position. Our bodies are designed to move, not remain in the same position for hours at a time. Whether you're working from home, driving between appointments or spending your day behind a computer, it's often the lack of movement rather than posture itself that creates problems. When muscles stay in o

When a headache is more than just a headache Headaches affect almost everyone at some point, but not all headaches have the same cause. For some people they appear after a stressful week. Others notice them after long hours working at a computer, driving or spending too much time looking down at a phone. Sometimes they begin as tightness across the shoulders before gradually spreading into the neck and head. If you've found yourself reaching for pain relief more often than yo

When your back starts limiting the life you want to live Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek sports massage. Sometimes it begins after lifting something awkwardly or spending a long day in the garden. Sometimes it develops gradually through work, training or simply sitting more than your body was designed to. For many people, there isn't a single moment when it starts. It slowly becomes part of everyday life until bending down, getting out of the car

When your shoulders begin carrying more than they should Shoulder pain can affect far more than reaching overhead. It can make getting dressed uncomfortable, disturb your sleep, reduce confidence in the gym or leave simple everyday tasks feeling harder than they should. Sometimes the discomfort begins after an injury or sporting activity. Just as often, it develops gradually through work, posture or the repeated demands of daily life. The shoulder is one of the most mobile jo

When neck pain becomes more than an occasional ache Most people experience neck pain at some point in their lives. For some, it appears after sleeping awkwardly or spending a long day working at a desk. For others, it develops gradually, becoming part of everyday life until turning your head, driving or even concentrating starts to feel uncomfortable. Although the discomfort is felt in the neck, the reason it develops is not always found there. The body works as one connected