Neck painTen neck massages over 10 weeks. Sound good? People with chronic neck pain reported a 55 per cent improvement after this regimen, according to a study in the Clinical Journal of Pain. They even scored 39 per cent better on the worst
sneaking up on me again. So all you PF sufferers out there - don't give up like I nearly did. Just seek good advice and be patient. See full threadMassage is good for your soleSlaphead - I had quite a bad case of PF; I took ibuprofen, which helped
?A The best defence against colds and flu is a strong and healthy immune system. A wealth of natural remedies is available that can both alleviate symptoms and strengthen your natural immunity. Essential oils are one possibility. Cinnamon leaf essential oil
are to be expected, but don't let them put you off your next cycle of training or another race. It's easy to recover, stay in great shape and be ready for the next challenge if you follow these simple tips from our expert coaches and athletes. Go for a spin"After a
on Mondays or any day after a holiday. Her advice is to make a weekend schedule, and stick with it. For help, line up a training partner.11. Stay involvedIt seems counter-intuitive, but keeping busy can keep you healthy. Having projects to do gives your day
adapting to a regular (or increasing) training load. Long runs, hard sessions and races also leave your immune system dramatically lowered, so knowing what to eat, drink and do immediately after exercise is vital for staying fit and healthy too.Keep Moving
gradually, never extending mileage by more than 10 per cent weekly. Massages relax fatigued muscles: opt for deep-tissue work after a race. Cramping your style: The wrong warm-up "The membranes of muscle cells rupture under stress," says Ingham. These tears
. Participants can then imagine a positive training or competitive scene and link this with the sense of deep relaxation.- Meditation and massage: Both techniques are also very good for relaxation, although but they tend to require more detailed training
to do lengths in the pool,” says 2:45 marathon runner Kim Saddic. “The water enables me to stretch and relax. It feels therapeutic, like a massage, and refreshes me after running.”3. Keep your options openThe more flexible you are with your training
. Massage of the calf muscle, taping the fascia to relieve pressure or wearing a plantar fasciitis night splint should help, or try this move: "Scrunch up your toes in the same way as you make a fist with your hand," he says. "Hold for five seconds
