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
Four years ago, Dutch duathlete Huub Mass was competing at world level in shorter events, but suffering diarrhoea and vomiting when attempting longer races. He approached sport and exercise
excessive uphill running, in which the tibialis anterior muscle expands and may produce fluid which stretches the compartment sheath. Signs An experienced sports physician will locate the pain between the tibia and fibula and may sense increased pressure
I’m a ‘normal’ bloke - married with a young family, Benjamin aged 6 and Holly aged 2. Work is a significant part of my life, second only to my family, and I continually strive for success within my field.Although I have never excelled at sports
Since launching our Heroes of Running Awards 2010 (in association with Aviva) last month, we’ve received many nominations for people who’ve achieved amazing running feats, and used the sport as a force of change in their own and others’ lives.Now it
), who taught his first running course in 1973. "I tell them, 'Yes, anyone can do this. Runners come in all shapes and all ages. You just have to take your time, and stick with the programme.'""I'll have to see a doctor first." Maybe not. The NHS says
not cause incontinence, the activity – as well as that of other exercises and sports – can induce urine leakage in women who are already prone to it. Many women find relief by strengthening the muscles in the pelvic area with Kegel exercises. To do these
with characteristic determination; in his favour was his long-standing commitment to running. When he finally beat cancer, his doctors said they believed his recovery was partly down to the fitness he built up during the years doing the sport he loved. But not content
.Symptoms As well as the pain, you may feel the ankle is a little swollen and becomes progressively more uncomfortable as you point your toes, or turn them in, out or upwards. Sometimes you can pinpoint the exact spot; sometimes it’s more evasive.Signs A doctor
without needing six months off, my doctor sent me to hospital where the ligament damage was diagnosed as serious enough to need an operation.I had the reconstruction of the cruciate operation in 2005 and was back running in 2007 and when I completed my
