Did you know that whilst running, the loads placed on the achilles tendon on each step is 7-8 times the body weight? Therefore, a woman who weighs 63.5 kg or 10 stone (140 lbs) that is approximately 450 kg 1000lbs or 70 stones on the Achilles tendon with each and every stride. It is clearContinue reading “Why is Achilles Tendonitis Common in Runners & How Can Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy Help?”
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Spring Allergies – An Acupuncturist’s View
The warmer weather and longer days makes such a welcome change after the long dark and wet Scottish winter. It is glorious to see all the flowers and blossom blooming. It seems decidedly unfair that this can mean the arrival or exacerbation of allergies. An allergy is an overreaction of the body’s immune system toContinue reading “Spring Allergies – An Acupuncturist’s View”
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