Tag: running

In the fast-paced world of competitive running, athletes constantly seek ways to optimise their performance and enhance their recovery. While training plans, nutrition, and rest are crucial, there is an often-underestimated secret weapon in the arsenal of successful runners: sports massage. As dedicated therapists experienced in working with runners participating in popular events like the Sheffield Half Marathon and Round Sheffield Run, we understand the unique demands that endurance sports place on the body. In this article, we will explore the myriad benefits of sports massage for runners, shedding light on how it can propel your performance, prevent injuries, and promote overall wellbeing.

As a runner, you know the familiar sting of post-workout fatigue, tight muscles and exercise-induced injury. These are common issues that all runners face, all of which can be alleviated with the help of a professional sports massage.

There’s a popular misconception that sports massage is only for the top-tier athletes of the sporting world, and that amateur exercisers can’t benefit from professional massage services. Although originally designed for sportspeople, sports massage has been found to have great benefits for individuals of all skill level and can alleviate a wide variety of tensions, injuries and postural issues!

Recently my wife Hayley and I went to get her some trainers fitted at a local running shop in Nottingham. During the visit, I noticed some huge flaws in how their gait analysis was performed, which I’ll share with you in a moment. First, I’ll give you some background history on Hayley.

During my biomechanics training, I used Hayley as a guinea pig and I screened her on numerous occasions using the biomechanics testing techniques. One thing that became obvious was that she pronated (her foot falls in slightly) on her right foot whereas her left foot was neutral.