Sports injuries are common, particularity in younger adults and children. Studies show that over 3.5 million children in the USA alone, are injuries as part of organised sports [1]. Achilles Tendinitis accounts for approximately 30% of sports injuries [2]. The Achilles the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone.
Over 2 million people in the UK use running as a form of exercise at least once a week [1]. In the US, this figure becomes 60 million people [2]. This form of exercise has increased in popularity by 57% over the last 10 years [3]. Those who participate in this form of exercise can benefit from a range of benefits as a result of this lifestyle choice. This includes, but is not limited to:
The most widespread type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. It affects a large number of individuals. Osteoarthritis may have an impact on any joint and it is most typically found in the hands, knees, hips, and back.
Sciatica is a type of pain that extends down each leg along the route of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your hips and bums. Sciatica specifically targets only one side of the body.
Research has found that low back pain causes more disability than any other condition affecting nearly 1 in 10 people [1]. Lower back pain can be seriously debilitating and cause emotional distress among sufferers. Unfortunately, lower back pain is an extremely common health problem and the leading cause of disability and work absence globally. Therefore, we must ask ourselves a question: Why are over 540 million people from all over the world suffering from lower back pain [2]?
The global sports industry is worth up to £465 billion [1] and Football alone is estimated to have 3.5 billion fans [2] – that is just under half the population of earth! Based on this, it’s easy to understand the massive impact sport has. However, it’s hard to ignore that sports injuries are a serious concern in this industry.
Chronic pain can happen to anyone at any time. This can be triggered by an injury or years of build-up and without any warning; you’re in pain. This pain can be very sudden and severe and really impact your daily life.
This is when people turn to chiropractors, physiotherapists, Osteopaths – you name it – looking for someone to cure their pain. However, many patients claim that none of this works for them. This is a really dangerous situation as this can lead people being sent to unnecessary spinal surgery. Research suggests that up to 90% of spinal surgery is unnecessary; and this is the failure to achieve pain relief that causes such a tragic statistic [1].
Deep tissue massages are illuminated and relaxed by the tendons in the deep tissue. This form of massage may aid in relieving pain and the expansion of a human’s joint movement.
Deep tissue massage could be an effective treatment for musculoskeletal injuries and chronic back pain. Its often classified as a sort of massage therapist.
Hale Manchester deep tissue massage can help with a variety of issues, such as injury, persistent pain, and several disorders.
Knee pain can be tough to prevent when you have osteoarthritis, the most prevalent kind of arthritis. Swollen knees and other joints are common after physical activity, and the symptoms can get worse over time. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that involves much more than “wear and tear” on your joints.
By Sandra Alcaraz-Clariane, Lourdes Garcia-Luque, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro, I. Concepcion Aranda-Valera, Lourdes Ladehesa-Pineda, Marie Angeles Puche-Larrubia, Cristina Carmona-Perez, Daina Priscilla Rodrigues-de-Souza and Francisco Alburquerque-Sendin.
