Ice or Heat - Which is Better For Pain?

Ice or Heat – Which is Better For Pain?

Whether you’re dealing with a new injury or chronic pain, it’s sometimes difficult to know which is more effective – ice or heat? Here is a quickfire guideline from our Brighton chiropractors and physiotherapist that will help you decide when to ice and when to heat. New Injury?   Ice. Suffered a nasty fall or a…

How to beat running injuries with strength training

How to beat running injuries with strength training

To avoid common running injuries you should follow the lyrics of Daft Punk – Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger! As a physiotherapist I get to meet lots of runners with common overuse injuries and I believe most of these problems can be overcome with some simple strength and conditioning principles. If you’re planning on competing in…

5 Top Tips To Avoid Injury When Training

5 Top Tips To Avoid Injury When Training

If you want the best advice about how to avoid injury when you are training then ask an expert. In this guest post, Lucy Howlett of LIFT Personal Training, Brighton, gives some great tips to stay fit and active without pain. Warm Up Safely Warming up is vital to keeping the body flexible and adaptable…