by bodychek_admin | Dec 25, 2011 | BodyCHEK, Sports Injuries, Strength & Conditioning
You may have seen in the media that Liverpool FC’s Joe Cole and team captain Steven Gerrard have both suffered hamstrings strains recently. Hamstring strains are common in sports that require sprinting and fast acceleration. Causes of hamstring strains include:...
by bodychek_admin | Dec 25, 2011 | BodyCHEK, Sports Injuries
So what can be done to alleviate shoulder arthritis and bursitis? The first two to seven days (acute phase): Rest the affected limb, avoiding any activities that cause pain. Traumeel® in the form of injections, ointments, tablets or gels can be used to reduce...
by bodychek_admin | Dec 25, 2011 | BodyCHEK, Sports Injuries
It’s been a while since I first posted about my shoulder and knee injuries. Since then, I have been carrying out two to three corrective exercises programmes in the gym each week. I have been getting to bed a little earlier than usual. This week I am averaging...
by bodychek_admin | Dec 25, 2011 | BodyCHEK, Sports Injuries, Strength & Conditioning, Tennis
In my last blog, I sheepishly admitted to having a right knee and a left shoulder injury. After resting and icing, taking more care with my posture when relaxing at home and my ergonomics whilst working at home and reluctantly pulling out of a tennis tournament, the...
by bodychek_admin | Dec 25, 2011 | BodyCHEK, Sports Injuries
I really am not proud of what I am about to write, but I do have a confession to make. For most of the summer, I haven’t been practicing what I preach with regards to giving myself adequate down-time and rest, or what Paul Chek calls, checking in with Dr,....
