spasm, which would obviously be counterproductive. So unless your podiatrist can demonstrate a body of evidence to support this claim, the 30-second stretches may well be more appropriate. Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury
. This presents itself as cramp-like sensations which can stop you dead in your tracks. This is more difficult to treat conservatively, and although stretching and exercise can help, surgery is sometimes required. Martin Haines, sports medicine consultant
, then perhaps you should consider this if you want to have a chance of a long-term, uninterrupted running career.Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist
pain or not. If these suggestions do not have any lasting effect, it may be worth finding a sports therapist who specialises in the treatment of backs, and who has an understanding of adverse neural tension. Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist
be worth checking with your GP, and asking for an x-ray and blood tests to check that there are no clinical problems in your spine.Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports medicine specialist
-orientated. In this case, get a sports osteopath to mobilise the area and prescribe strengthening and stretching exercises to stabilise the pelvis in its correct position. Once this has been completed, you should be able to return to running.Martin Haines, chartered
. Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist
that your Achilles will be better after the operation, and its even possible it could get worse. Thankfully, though, this is the exception rather than the rule. Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports-injury specialist
joint.Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist