A common problem in the UK. The upper and lower back become weak and you end up slouching deeper and deeper into your office chair. This can lead to weak…
It’s been great to actually do a solid winter training for the first time in 3 years. Last year I battled with glandular fever and the year before that with…
Side strain usually results from a forceful contraction of the muscles responsible for both side-bending and twisting of the upper-body. Usually, bowlers are affected on their non-bowling arm side. A…
The occurrence of symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) has increased quite a lot over the years. It is estimated that it affects about every one out of four women, and there…
What does Sports Massage do? One question that I am always asked as a Sports Massage Therapist is ‘What does massage do?’ Massage is defined as mechanical manipulation of the…
Start in a four point kneeling position, hands flat on the floor and arm straight. Hands should be in line with your chest. Your knees should be flat on the…
How can the piriformis muscle cause sciatic pain? The piriformis muscle is found within the gluteal region. It originates from the sacrum (the base of the spine) and meets the…
I recently came across a research paper, which was published at the beginning of February 2012 in the Science Translational Medicine Journal, about how massage techniques can benefit people who take…
PILATES FOR RUNNERS The pilates for runners programme is designed to help your running performance by challenging your core stability and strengthening your body, helping you to: run with better…
Shoulder injuries are one of the most common injuries presented to our clinicians at Perfect Balance Clinics. They can range from tightness in the neck and shoulder region, to muscular aches…