Posts by Josie Pepper
Hamstring Tendinopathy | How to Manage that “Pain in the Bottom”
Hamstring Tendinopathy: Have you noticed a pain in the bottom that just wont go away? Then you may have what is called a proximal hamstring tendinopathy. This article will describe the ins and outs of a hamstring tendinopathy and how to treat it! What is Hamstring Tendinopathy? A proximal hamstring tendinopathy is a pathology of…
Read MoreTop 5 core exercises for horse riders for better riding and less injury!
Learn the top core exercises for horse riders. Horse riders often focus more on the movement of their horse and forget about their riding position. Your core is important because your riding position impacts on your own body, the forces going through the saddle, and the movement of the horse. Here at Sport and Spinal…
Read MoreNeck Pain in office workers
Do you spend hours sitting at a desk? Have you noticed an annoying niggle in the neck that wont go away? If you answered YES to the above questions then continue to read to find out how you can prevent and/or manage neck pain at work. Did you know that by doing regular neck stretches…
Read MoreDon’t Miss a Stress Fracture: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Stress Fractures
Here at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy we see around 1-2 clients with a stress fracture per week. This may not seem like a lot, however it is a common overuse injury. We see this injury in distance runners, and athletes who participate in running or jumping sports such as netball, basketball and tennis. Quite often,…
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