Tag Archives: myofascial

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

The Mighty Psoas.

Posted on 10/01/2016 by sbrsport

Your psoas muscle plays an incredibly important role. It is a hidden muscle tucked behind your abdomen and so it is a bit more difficult to envisage than other muscles that you can see and palpate. There are a number … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Injury File, Running, Uncategorized | Tagged fight or flight, glutes, hip flexors, injury., massage, myofascial, psoas, Run., runner, Stress, stretch | 4 Comments

Achilles Tendinosis.

Posted on 19/10/2015 by sbrsport

In Greek mythology, Achilles was the Greek hero of the Trojan War, and the central character of Homer’s Iliad. This seemingly indestructible warrior was brought down by Apollo, who managed to shoot an arrow into his achilles tendon. The story of Achilles is … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged achilles, calf, eccentric, injury., massage, myofascial, pronation, shoes, stretch, tendon | 2 Comments

Ten Anatomy Truths.

Posted on 23/09/2015 by sbrsport

I get to meet with swimmers, cyclists and runners on a daily basis. I have sold shoes to 13 year olds, and helped 70 year olds. Here are a few things that I have learned. People in sport get injured … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged anatomy, chiropractic, move, myofascial, runners leg assessment., Running, swimming | Comments Off

Treat the Person and not the Injury.

Posted on 18/07/2015 by sbrsport

We specialise in three primary areas, namely: – Runners Leg Assessments – Myofascial release/massage – Bike setups. There are two primary reasons for people making appointments for the above: some want to get more efficient in their sport, and others come … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged athlete, injury., myofascial, training, type A | Comments Off

Myofascial Trains.

Posted on 09/01/2015 by sbrsport

A few notes from Tom Myers’ text book, Anatomy Trains. Here are some thoughts on the book. – the book is brilliantly written. You do however need a strong background in anatomy to get through it. – the concept behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged injury., massage, myofascial, myofascoial trains | 4 Comments

Massage Therapy – Things I have Learnt.

Posted on 23/10/2014 by sbrsport

The body is complex. I would counsel anyone who is currently undergoing treatment to be suspicious if all that is being treated is the area that is painful. There is normally a line or train of tight muscles that cause … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged burpees, dry needles, flexor, injury., kinesiology, massage, mouintain climbers, myofascaial release, myofascial, trains | 1 Comment