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

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