Dan Hawkes

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 discomfort, hoping...

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 one position for...

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 you'd like, it may...