by Body Chek | Apr 17, 2014 | Sports Injuries
In the UK, 49% of the population will experience back pain for more than 24-hours each year. 7% of these people will develop chronic back pain, which costs UK employers £600 million per year with nearly 5 million work days are lost annually. Treating back pain costs...
by Body Chek | Nov 13, 2013 | BodyCHEK, Sports Injuries, Strength & Conditioning, Tennis
You may remember my previous posts about me prolapsing two lumbar discs back in June. It has certainly been a very humbling and educational experience! As I said in a previous post, I do think everything happens for a reason and without doubt, it has made me a more...
by bodychek_admin | Aug 12, 2013 | Sports Injuries
In my previous post, I promised I would outline for you the current programme I am undertaking. This programme will affectively be weeks 5-8 of the programme . So here it is: I am constantly listening to my body to ensure I am not progressing too fast. After each...
by bodychek_admin | Aug 7, 2013 | Sports Injuries
It’s now been eight weeks since I first suffered the symptoms of my bulging discs at L4/5 and L5/S1 levels. Since then I have been rehabilitating my back with a three pronged attack. Firstly, I have been taking my more time out, resting more and getting to bed...
by bodychek_admin | Jun 18, 2013 | Sports Injuries, Strength & Conditioning
I am a firm believer that everything in life happens for a reason. This philosophy has stood me in good stead over the last week. The reason I say this is because last Thursday I woke with an ache in my lower spine on the left just above the sacroiliac joint. As I...
