AlexaSep 29, 20194 minAll about the IT BandMany runners have heard about IT bands, the get “tight”, they need foam rolling, they can cause pain etc. Here I hope to explain a little...
AlexaJun 4, 20193 minHow to foam roll!When thinking about how to foam roll different parts of your body it’s useful to think about where your muscles are running - in your...
AlexaJun 4, 20192 minFoam Rolling - what and whyMany runners have heard of foam rolling, or may have one but aren’t quite sure what they should be doing with it! This blog post hopes to...
AlexaApr 27, 20191 minDesk Mobility ExercisesDo you sit working at a desk or driving all day? Here are some exercises to do that can help keep you mobile and healthy; to undo the...
AlexaNov 26, 20182 minThe Benefits of MassageWhy should you have a sports or remedial massage? Massage for recovery and injuries Deep massage can stretch out the muscles by...
AlexaNov 26, 20182 minKinesiology TapingI've recently been doing more taping with my Sports Massage clients and I thought I'd explain a little more about this technique and how...
AlexaSep 10, 20183 minPosture, Back Pain and SportYou may have noticed that different people have different postures. The body is very good at adapting to your daily activities and how...
AlexaJul 20, 20184 minThe Sport in Sports MassageSports Massage as a term was coined 15-20 years ago to try to define a way of treating soft tissue with massage-like techniques to treat...
AlexaMay 27, 20184 minBuilding a Stronger RunnerI've been thinking a lot recently about how to build a stronger runner; strength can help you get faster and be more resilient to injury....
AlexaMay 20, 20184 minPerfecting balance and coordinationTwo simple steps to perfect balance and coordination We all know how important balance and coordination are to health in general, and how...
AlexaMay 7, 20182 minWhat is Sports Massage?What is sports and remedial massage? Massage treats the soft tissues, including muscles, fascia and tendons, to help speed recovery,...
AlexaMar 21, 20182 minAre you sitting down?Many people have lives and jobs that involve sitting; from desk work to driving, modern life seems to involve more time sat down. So what...
AlexaMar 16, 20183 minAfter your goal race?!Not many people think about what to do after their goal race, it's pretty important so I thought I'd write a post about it! So you've...
AlexaJan 23, 20184 minLove your calves!Alongside working as a running coach I’m also a sports and remedial massage therapist. This means that I have found interesting traits...