Hydration in Endurance Events: 3 Aspects Every Athlete Should Know
When it comes to endurance sports like running, cycling, or triathlon, hydration can make or break performance. As an osteopath and sports dietitian, we often see how dehydration doesn’t just affect energy levels, it impacts muscle function, recovery, and overall movement quality. Understanding hydration is key to keeping the body performing well and recovering efficiently. Why Hydration Matters Hydration […]
Back and Neck Pain: 10 Tips to Prevent it During Holiday Travel
Long flights and busy holiday travel can have a detrimental effect leading to lower back and neck pain. Sitting for long periods in a cramped chair and a stuffy environment can create and exacerbate musculoskeletal complaints. It’s not the ideal way to start (or end) a long-awaited holiday, whether you’re heading to a long-awaited tropical destination or travelling domestically to see family. Luckily enough there are […]
Understanding Chronic Pain: When Your Brain’s Fire Alarm Won’t Turn Off
Your brain has a built-in fire alarm designed to keep you safe, this is your nervous system. Chronic Pain When you get a new injury, like a twisted ankle, low back pain or a broken bone this system blares loudly to protect you. This is called acute pain. It’s a normal and necessary response that tells you to protect the injured area. Once […]
4 Reasons We’ve Moved from RICE to PEACE & LOVE for Injury Recovery
For years, if you sprained an ankle or pulled a muscle, the go-to advice was RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. But times have changed. A shift to a more effective approach called PEACE & LOVE is now happening across the allied health space. Backed by science, it helps your body heal more naturally and […]
Manual Therapy vs. Medication: A Cost-Effective Solution for Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain, whether it’s ongoing back discomfort, joint stiffness, or constant headaches, can affect your work, sleep, mood, and motivation. Many people turn to painkillers for quick relief, but this is just a band-aid to hide to the real source behind the pain. At Stay Tuned Sports Medicine, we believe there’s a smarter, more sustainable […]
Top 5 Most Common Cricket Injuries & How to Prevent Them
An Osteopath’s Guide to a Safer Season As cricket season gets underway, excitement builds for players at all levels – from weekend warriors to competitive club cricketers. But with the return to training, matches, and long hours on the field, it’s also a time when cricket injuries start to creep in, especially if the body isn’t […]
Tennis Elbow: Not Just for Tennis Players
Despite the name, tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis) isn’t just a sports injury. It’s actually one of the most common causes of elbow pain and often shows up in people who spend more time typing, lifting, or doing repetitive tasks than swinging a racket. The condition involves the muscles and tendons in your forearm that attach […]
What Really is Osteoporosis and Osteopenia – and What Do They Have to Do with Menopause?
Osteoporosis literally means “bones with holes.” It develops when minerals such as calcium are lost from the bones faster than they can be replaced, leaving them weaker and more fragile. Hormones play a big role in keeping bones strong. Oestrogen, for example, slows down the activity of cells called osteoclasts, which break down bone. After […]
Your ACL: What Happens When It Tears and What Can We Do?
As an osteopath, I see a lot of knee injuries, and a torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is one of the most common and serious. It can be a real setback, but understanding the injury and your options is the first step to getting back on your feet. What’s the ACL’s Job? The ACL is […]
Why Rest Really Matters
I meet a lot of people who think that pushing through pain, skipping sleep, or staying constantly busy is a sign of strength. But the truth is, rest is not weakness. In fact, it’s one of the most powerful tools your body has for healing. Here’s why rest plays such a key role in your […]