not necessarily prove that these changes were actually causing the pain. Many people have degenerative changes show up on x-rays, but feel no pain at all.Quite often, damage and changes to the articular surfaces of the hip joint point to a biomechanical problem

passing over a bony prominence or the surface of two bones moving over one another. The knee joint commonly presents some form of mild crepitus in people over 30. This is referred to as ‘normal wear and tear’ and occurs as we get older and continue to use

and stabilising muscles become very strong, and you develop a greater ability to absorb shock. Keeping the momentum going on a soft surface is hard work, so you are building muscles that will give you great strength and power."Core strengthGeorge Gandy, director

stroke and add diversity to your swim session. There are many options when choosing paddles but I would recommend hand and finger paddles.The fairly large Speedo BioFUSE Power Paddle increases the surface area of the water you catch, which in turn

, this gilet weighs only 100g - so light you could lose it in a gentle breeze. Lucky then that its durable water-repellent surface is cunningly constructed to offer a snug fit. 'Afterburner' vents let heat escape, although the nylon shell actually offers

sunlight, with glare bouncing off the still surface of a lake? Or are you likely to be swimming on overcast, cloudy days?The different colours available will suit different conditions: smoke or mirrored will cut glare on sunny days, while pink, yellow

your work area with lots of greaseproof paper, as this can get a little messy. Place the greased bowls upside down onto this surface, oiled side now facing up.2 Place half of the sugar into a non stick frying pan and gently heat. As the sugar starts

and mustard. Simmer for six to seven minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the stock has been absorbed. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 24cm circle. Remove the pan from the heat

. 4. Choose your running surface carefullyMost runners clock their miles on the open roads. Roads aren’t the worst places to run, but try to run on the Tarmac no more than three times a week. Certainly steer clear of concrete pavements, which

surfaces are only held together by surface tension and the surrounding tissues. You’ll probably become aware of a stress fracture by experiencing ‘crescendo pain’, which starts when you run, increases to reach a peak, and only eases when you stop.A doctor