UAN:239 Article type:-->Practice Chiropractors are best known for manual manipulations of the spine and neck joints to cure back and neck injuries. However, most chiropractors treat the extremities as well. They concentrate on applying pressure
Q I suffer from recurring lower back pain, which is a result of minor scoliosis and narrowing of the lumbo-sacral disc space. My GP says I should stop running, while my occupational health doctor says running wont do me any further harm. Who
into full-blown injuries is much better than letting them progress unnecessarily; prevention is better than cure. Ideally, this type of assessment should be done by a health professional, such as a physiotherapist, who is experienced in movement analysis
to restore to full health, so it should go without saying that you need to take early active intervention. Acute injury is associated with local bleeding and that the object of first aid is to minimise this bleeding and reduce its consequences. The acronym
chartered physiotherapist for a detailed assessment. Despite any misgivings you might have, never delay seeing a health professional for fear that you may be told to rest. Rest does not always mean ceasing all running or exercise. Frequently a modified rest
UAN:198 Article type:-->Runners and injuries are frequent bedfellows. If you run long enough or often enough, you will almost inevitably run your way into a problem. Some, of course, are unavoidable, but a large majority are self inflicted
Put a pin in itAfter great initial success with a gold at the World Youth Championships in 2006, Harry suffered from a spinal injury which took him out of action for almost a year. Stress fractures on the vertebral column in his back meant he
health and as a substitute for running during injury phases. It's a rare runner today who doesn't employ some cross-training.Participating in another sport a couple of times a week gives your feet and legs a welcome respite from the constant pounding
of communication open with your friends, family and the running community.8. Do something every day to get your health back While injuries can be markedly different, most of them respond extremely well to rest and self-treatment. If there are things I can do see
