Nutrition in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Maintaining nutrition is a vital component of dealing effectively with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). A good diet does not aim to cure the condition, it merely intends to manage the [...]
Royal Marines Ride 350
The RMRIDE350 is a charity event that is taking place on 2nd August 2014. It is a 350 mile endurance road cycle event starting and finishing at the RM Corps Museum [...]
Virgin London Marathon 2014
The ‘Virgin London Marathon’ is days away (13th April 2014) and it is great to see so many clients and runners around Manchester increasing their training mileage as preparation for [...]
Marathon Des Sables 2014
This weekend sees the 28th year of pure grit, determination, physical and mental strength-endurance at ‘The Marathon Des Sables’ (MdS). The race has been rated by many as one of [...]
Manchester Marathon 2014 Runners Physio & Massage 10% Discount
The ‘Asics Manchester Marathon’ is looming (6th April 2014) and it is great to see so many clients and runners around Manchester increasing their training mileage as preparation for the [...]
Thoracic Spine (Mid-Back) Rotation Stretch; Standing
Anatomical Stretch: Thoracic Spine & Associated Soft Tissues Abdominal Muscles (Internal Abdominal Oblique, External Abdominal Oblique & Quadratus Lumborum) Method: From a standing neutral positions, cross your arms across [...]
Lower Back Extension Stretch; Lying
Anatomical Stretch: Thoracic & Lumbar Spinal Joints (inc. Spinal Facet Joints) Spinal Soft Tissues (e.g. Ligaments, Joint Capsules, Muscles & Tendons) Anterior Abdominal Wall Muscles (External Intercostal, Internal Intercostal, Transversus [...]
Post-Half Marathon Tips & Advice
Congratulations on completing your recent half marathon. Finishing the race and being rewarded with the finishing medal is a great achievement which you can treasure for the rest of your [...]
Wilmslow Half Marathon; Pre-Race Tips & Advice
As your half marathon race is approaching, it is imperative that you aim to prepare both your body and mind to the level of maximum capability to allow performance to [...]
Wilmslow Half Marathon 2014
The ‘Wilmslow Half Marathon’ is days away ( 23rd March 2014) and it is great to see so many clients and runners around Manchester who have trained so hard in preparation [...]
50 Years Old & 50 Park-Runs To Date!
"I started running in May 2012, after watching the London marathon on television and thinking that I should try running seriously before I was too old (I was 50 in [...]
Triceps Stretch & Inferior Shoulder Stretch
Muscles: Triceps Brachii, Teres Minor, Teres Major & Latissimus Dorsi Method: Reach up with one arm and place your hand behind your neck so that your elbow is [...]
Anterior Shoulder & Chest Stretch
Muscles: Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii, Brachioradialis & Brachialis Method: Stand next to a wall with one arm outstretched behind you parallel to the ground [...]
Thoracic Spine (Mid-Back) & Scapula Protraction Stretch
Muscles: Trapezius, Rhomboid Major & Rhomboid Minor Method: Put your arms out straight in front of you and cross over your hands. Reach forwards as far as possible until [...]
Posterior Shoulder Stretch
Muscles: Trapezius, Supraspinatus, Rhomboid Major, Rhomboid Minor, Deltoid & Latissimus Dorsi Method: Stand upright and bring one arm straight across your body keeping it parallel to the [...]
Pectoral Muscle & Anterior Shoulder Stretch; Shoulder Lateral Rotation MovementPectoral Muscle & Anterior Shoulder Stretch; Shoulder Lateral Rotation Movement
Chest (Pectoral Muscles) Stretches, Common Stretches & Advice, Scapular Muscle & Associated Joint Stretches, Shoulder Joint & Capsular Stretches
Pectoral Muscle & Anterior Shoulder Stretch; Shoulder Lateral Rotation Movement
Muscles: Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Anterior Deltoid & Serratus Anterior Method: Stand next to a wall and place your palm and forearm flat on the wall so that your [...]
Neck Stretch Side Flexion
Muscles: Sternocleidomastoideus, Levator Scapula, Scalenes & Trapezius Method: Stand upright in a neutral position with your arms behind your back. Slowly move your ear down to your shoulder [...]
Abdominal Stretch
Muscles: External Intercostal, Internal Intercostal, Transversus Abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique, Psoas Minor, Psoas Major, Iliacus & Rectus Abdominis Method: Lie face down on the ground. Place your [...]
Neck Stretch Rotation
Muscles: Sternocleidomastoideus, Levator Scapula, Capitis muscles & Trapezius Method: Stand upright in a neutral position with your arms by your side. Slowly rotate your head to look [...]
Neck Stretch Flexion
Muscles: Erector Spinae muscles, Levator Scapulae, Capitis muscles, Rhomboid major & Rhomboid minor Method: Stand upright in a neutral position with your arms relaxed by your side. Keep [...]
Unilateral Hip Flexion Stretch
Muscles: Gluteus Maximus & Iliocostalis Lumborum Method: Lie on your back and pull one knee up to your chest whilst the other is straight on the ground [...]
Trunk Rotation Stretch; Kneeling
Muscles: Erector Spinae muscles, Pectoralis Major, Internal Abdominal Oblique & External Abdominal Oblique Method: Kneel on the ground on all fours. Lift one arm up out to the side [...]
Lumbar Spine Side Flexion Stretch
Muscles: Rotatores, Quadratus Lumborum, Intertransversarii, Multifidus, Internal Oblique, External Oblique & Iliocostalis Lumborum Method: From a neutral standing position slowly bend to the left or right whilst looking [...]
Back Flexion & Extension Stretch; Kneeling
Muscles: Transversus Abdominis, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Abdominis & Erector Spinae muscles Method: Resting on your hands and knees look upwards and let your lower back drop. Then let your [...]