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27/05/2026

Experiencing pain on the outside of your hip? 🏃‍♀️

Whether you have recently taken up running or the discomfort has appeared without a clear cause, you are not alone.

Frustrating hip pain is incredibly common, particularly for women in midlife. As hormone levels change, our tendons can naturally become more sensitive to daily stress and physical activity, making everyday movements uncomfortable.

Meet Daisy, Sports Therapist: with a clinical focus on women’s health. Daisy values individualised rehabilitation with a focus on education, load management and clinically proven treatment modalities such as shockwave therapy to improve symptoms.

Whether your goal is to return to a running routine, maintain an active lifestyle, or simply move free from discomfort, you do not have to manage it in isolation.

Take the first step toward recovery and book an initial consultation today!

Daisy’s clinic hours:

🗓️ Wednesdays: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🗓️ Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

07/05/2026

April for Milli has been full on. She completed two hyrox's one a mixed doubles comp in malaga and two a women's doubles comp in Cardiff ( both such different courses/ events).

Both completed but lots to work on. Biggest weakness is running pace. Overall definitely will be back to break the 1 hour 20 mark. And completed a singles competition.

Now she leads up to doing a Metrix and Athx in June.

Followed by:
Serpent trail 50 km July
Interlaken 50 km in August
Albanian 100 km in September.

Message to find out how you can prepare best for a hyrox/ ultra marathon.

Every member of the Back to Active team are working towards a fitness goal.

16/03/2026

Your knee pain isn't usually isolated to the joint there are structures that can drive the pain if they are tense.

Ensure these are strong and relaxed to reduce knee pain.

Check out the table to understand more about the biomechanics.

Book in with us to ensure that niggly knee pain gets seen to.

In other news Milli is currently in France skiing for the first time in 3 years since her ACL rupture and Tibia fracture. She will be doing a reel to reflect on how it went.

04/03/2026

What a great privilege it was to help for a second year in a row with Ultra X and Wyld Therapy.
Any runners out there, would love to help you complete your goal and look at creating new ones.

Another reel is on its way being made by the lead videographer.

24/02/2026

On day 2 of Tanzania ultra X. 220 km. The athletes are completing 48km after a 30 yesterday. Some sore knees anticipated today after 1000m elevation gain over 5 km.

First 2 male runners through finish line at 5 hours (48km).

29/01/2026

What is the KINETIC CHAIN?

Problems arise when the balance between STABILITY AND MOBILITY is Disturbed.

The cervical spine is designed mainly for STABILITY. It supports the head, protects neural structures, and allows controlled movement. Reduced stability means that the body compensates with excessive tension or poor posture.

The thoracic spine is meant for MOBILITY. Rotation and extension in this region are essential for efficient breathing, upper-limb function, and spinal load distribution. Stiffness shifts excessive movement demands to the cervical or lumbar spine increasing injury risk in those areas.

The lumbar spines role is STABILITY. Its primary function is to transmit forces between the upper and lower body while maintaining a neutral spine. Excessive motion here often leads to low back pain due to overload and poor control.

The hip joint is built for MOBILITY. Adequate hip flexion, extension, and rotation are critical for walking, squatting, and running. Restricted hip mobility commonly forces compensations at the lumbar spine or knee.

The knee is predominantly a STABILITY joint. While it allows flexion and extension, it relies on surrounding muscles and ligaments for alignment and load control. Instability here often reflects mobility problems above or below.

Finally, the ankle is a MOBILITY joint, especially important for dorsiflexion during gait. Limited ankle mobility can alter walking mechanics, leading to knee valgus, hip strain, or low back stress.

If one link of the chain fails the entire chain suffers. Effective rehabilitation and training should focus on RESTORING THE CORRECT ROLE of each joint, not just treating pain locally.

Book in to get assessed and get the help you need with your kinetic chain.

12/01/2026

The Marathons of April 2026.

Paris - changing camber and straight long roads
London- ever changing pace set by the crowds.

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We will be running discounts and deals if you using combinations of our treatments such as footscan with hunantrak or shockwave.

Reach out and message us for more information and how we can help.

12/12/2025

Fascial Adhesions: What You Need to Know

What are they?
Fascial adhesions occur when normally smooth fascial layers become thickened, sticky, or fibrotic. This limits tissue glide, increases mechanical tension, and can disrupt local circulation, nerve mobility, and muscle function.

Why do they form?
They commonly develop after surgery, injury, or prolonged immobilisation. Inflammatory processes increase collagen production, and when fibres are deposited irregularly, tissues may bind together, forming adhesions and restricting movement.

How do they present clinically?
Patients may report a persistent sense of tightness, pulling, or reduced range of motion. Sharp discomfort during stretching, localised tenderness, movement asymmetry, weakness, and chronic pain can also be associated findings.

Impact on movement
Restricted fascial glide alters normal biomechanics, forcing neighbouring joints and muscles to compensate. Over time, this can increase mechanical stress on surrounding tissues and reduce movement efficiency.

How we can help
Our treatment approach targets fascial restriction through:
• Soft-tissue mobilisation
• Fascial release techniques
• Cupping
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Progressive loading and functional retraining

These interventions aim to restore tissue mobility and optimise functional capacity—key components of efficient, pain-free movement.

04/12/2025

Big Upgrade alert!

We have brought in new equipment. We will be sharing highlights on each piece soon. Here's a sneak peak of some of the pieces.

Also just a reminder that we also do Dry needling, taping, Exercise/ Rehabilitation programming, Biomechanical education, Orthotics and foot/ arch assessments and of course Shockwave Therapy both Radial and Focused.

Below you can see our new Cupping set, Vald Humantrak and Dynamometer testing kit.

Message or call in to find out more.

11/11/2025

This coming year, Milli is taking on a huge challenge - running 100 km across the rugged landscapes of Albania with Ultra for Charity.

Many veterans face challenges that most of us can’t imagine — from physical injuries to mental health struggles and the difficult transition back to everyday routines. These charities provide vital support, rehabilitation, and community for those who have sacrificed so much.

Milli grew up in Africa, where my love for the outdoors first began. Ever since, shes been driven by a passion for adventure and a desire to push her limits — whether through running, hiking, or taking on new challenges. She is always looking for ways to grow and step outside my comfort zone, and she can’t think of anything more gruelling yet rewarding than taking on 100 km across the Albanian mountains.

Your donation, no matter how small, will make a real difference. Together, we can help ensure that no veteran is left behind.

Please support Milli in her 100 km challenge in Albania — for our veterans, for their families, and for their future.

Hey there, thanks so much for checking out my givestar campaign. This already makes you a big deal! givestar take fundraising seriously and treat each and...

02/03/2025

Excited to have been part of Ultra X and Wyld Therapy in Tanzania, witnessing firsthand the immense mental resilience needed for such a challenging race.

Managing athletes' present and ongoing injuries such as: Shin splints, ankle instability, ITB syndrome, tendinopathies, lower back pain, plantar fasciitis, and of course, blister care. Managing these in a race environment where the athletes have to continue running day after day was a profound learning experience.

Reflecting on this, as a therapist, I'm gearing up for my first 25 km run in April, with sights set on a 110 km milestone by year-end.

Interested in joining me or discovering safe training methods to prevent injuries? Let's connect! I'm open to scheduling video calls to strategize your training regimen and enhance your performance.