Tag Archives: lower back pain

The Center of Movement – Thoracolumbar Fascia.

Posted on 13/03/2017 by sbrsport

You have a sheath of fascia in the small of your back. It’s called the thoracolumbar fascia and it is the center of movement.

Posted in Injury File, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged fascia, lats, lower back pain, movement, piriformis, sacroiliac, SIJ, thoracolumbar, thoracolumbar fascia, traps | Comments Off

The damage you do when you sit too much.

Posted on 09/05/2016 by sbrsport

I wrote a blog called Sitting is the New Smoking a while ago. I want to add to some of those thoughts with this blog. The reason for my interest in this subject is that I deal with many athletes … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Injury File, Running | Tagged dry needling, high hamstring tendinopathy, hip flexors, kinesiology tape, lower back pain, massage, myofascial, piriformis, sitting, sitting the new smoking, upper back pain | 2 Comments

Sacroiliac Joint Pain.

Posted on 07/04/2016 by sbrsport

Ever had pain in the Sacroiliac Joint area? Read on for a bit on info on this joint. The sacroiliac joint or SIJ forms the interface for where the sacrum and pelvis meet. Pain from this joint can show up … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged back pain, lower back pain, massage, massage therapist sunninghill, sacroiliac, sacroiliac joint, SIJ | 2 Comments

Planking and injury prevention.

Posted on 20/10/2013 by sbrsport

We work with a number of runners, cyclists and swimmers. A number of them will pick up an injury at some stage or another. One of the most common causes for injuries is a weak core. The words, ‘Core muscles’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged core strength, glute medius, injury prevention, lower back pain, planking, pronation, shin splints, side plank | Comments Off

Weak Glutes and injuries.

Posted on 20/05/2013 by sbrsport

What are the Gluteal Muscles? Well, to start they have a whole host of names from butt, buttocks, buns, derrière, tush etc. Most people see them as the things that either fill your jeans too much or not enough. However … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged butt, derrière, glutes, injury., ITB, lower back pain | Comments Off

Weak Glute Medius Muscles and a Chain Reaction.

Posted on 25/11/2012 by sbrsport

A weak Glute Medius muscle will cause all sorts of problems. Here is why – Where is the Gluteus Medius Muscle? The muscle an upper anterior buttock muscle that originates from the section of the pelvic bone known as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged glute medius, Gluteus Medius, Hip hike, injury., ITB, lower back pain, massage therapist sunninghill, plantar fasciitis, runners leg assessment., shin splints | 27 Comments

A look at our Runner’s Leg Assessment

Posted on 15/09/2012 by sbrsport

Our Runner’s Leg Assessment is something unique that I have developed over years of dealing with runners and their injuries. Added to that, I have been running for 35 years and believe that you will find great value in the assessment. … Continue reading →

Posted in About SBR Sport, Injury File, Running, Triathlon, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged flexion, gait analysis., injury., ITB, lower back pain, runner, Runners knee, runners leg assessment., running, shin splints, trigger point release | 49 Comments

Lower Back Pain and Swimmers.

Posted on 26/07/2012 by sbrsport

A number of Triathletes suffer from lower back pain. This is often attributed to time spent on the bike. I have found that a more conservative Time Trial bike position actually gives the spine a break from the rigors of … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Triathlon | Tagged lordosis, lower back pain, swimming, triathlon | 5 Comments