In Part 1 we looked at the causes and effects of Overload injuries. If you’ve not read up, it’s best to go back and take a look at that article first. In this article we’ll be looking at how we fix the problems that overload causes.

Today we’ll cover the three main solutions to help fix your running problems:

• Recovery

• Strength & Conditioning (S&C)

• Gait considerations

All three are interconnected, and together they create a strong foundation for improving performance, reducing injury risk and building long term resilience to your running.

Running for health and fitness seems like it should be easy. Where gym exercises can need careful instruction, or a health and safety induction, the idea of lacing up a pair of trainers and just pounding the pavement is an attractive proposition for many of us who don’t have the mental bandwidth to think too hard about keeping fit!

However, there are a few injury pitfalls when it comes to running. Before you click off the page to cancel your Strava subscription though, bear with us. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about managing your injury risk, whether you’re an experienced runner or just starting your running journey. This two-part blog will expose the most common culprit behind running injuries, and explain the best injury prevention strategies and practical tips to help you stay on the road.

Our practitioners are always looking for ways to improve their practice and stay ahead of the game to get better results for their patients. Continuing Professional Development - or CPD for short - is not only a chance to learn new things but is required by our governing bodies. Just one more great reason to choose registered professionals for your care. This weekend, Chiropractor Mike and Sports Therapist Hannah both attended CPD courses - here we give you the lowdown on the content.

Our Sports Therapist Hannah has just completed a Strength and Conditioning CPD course to expand her knowledge in injury rehabilitation. Fine for Exeter Chiefs and other elite athletes, but how exactly does strength and conditioning help ordinary people with everyday problems? We’ll talk about how each different aspect could help Mabel, our imaginary 80-year old with a rotator cuff tear.

Pyramid Health adds to the team with our new receptionist Lisa

In this article, we’ll explain the key differences between these two modalities, discuss who might benefit from each, and explain how our team can help you determine the best course of treatment.

Our Sports Therapist Hannah has just become certified to carry out Dry Needling at Pyramid Health. If you’ve previously benefitted from needle therapy, or even if you’re just acu-curious and wondering whether it’s something that could help with your complaint, read on!

A recent MRI scan showed cysts on the bones in Ken’s neck. Could we help with his debilitating neck pain?

This time on the Pyramid Health book club, we’ll be discussing Herman Pontzer’s book Burn. Pontzer is an evolutionary anthropologist and the book takes a look at the science of metabolism and energy expenditure in humans.

We sit down with retired GP Simon Kay for reflections on a career in medicine.

When it comes to recovering from injuries or aches and pains, we’re all very familiar with how it can physically affect us. Heat, ice, support belts, massage guns - the list of physical aids that we focus on can be endless. But not nearly enough emphasis is placed on the mental side of the equation. 

Getting in the “right headspace” can supercharge your recovery or return to normal activities…and Sports Therapists are perfectly positioned to help you through the ups and downs, writes Hannah Bolwell.

Today we’re starting a series tackling the most common questions we get from patients after their first visit or two. We’ll address some common myths and misconceptions, and talk through some typical pitfalls on the road to recovery.

We’re back with another interview with one of our local health and wellness superstars. This time we’re sitting down with someone who you might recognise as the model patient from across our website! Roxy is personal trainer with a particular interest in women’s health and runs gymnastics classes for kids…when she’s not raising her own wonderful children.

You may have heard someone you love describe their pain as “really acute” or “absolutely chronic”, both of which sound really bad. But what do they mean? In this article we’ll look at what these terms mean medically and the differences between them. (9 minute read)

In this article, we take a look at a lesser-known condition that can be treated by Chiropractors. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, sometimes called BPPV or BPV, is a common inner ear condition causing intense bouts of dizziness.

We sit down with local yoga teacher Anna Ravenscroft-Ward to find out what makes her tick and talk all things yoga.