What can cause back pain
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world and 85% of us will experience back pain at some stage in our lives. 20-35% of those people will have pain that becomes persistent and limits sporting activity, physical function and the quality of a person’s life. A worrying trend is the more […]
BJJ: what you need to be careful about with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
We see people getting injured at BJJ on a regular basis. From our experience, neck and knees are the two most frequent areas of complaint. The neck We so often like to target the neck during BJJ. Whether that’s a blood choke or some sort of neck crank, our neck is always going to be […]
The concept of intuitive eating
Diets and restrictions are all over the place. Blogs, social medias, every week you read about this new miraculous method that will change your life forever.If you feel tired about all the different options available, maybe this is a good time for you to try intuitive eating. 10 principles of intuitive eating Reject […]
Plantar heel pain – what is it and what to do about it
Definition. 1 in 10 of us will suffer from heel pain at some point in our lives and it most definitely something we are used to seeing here at Hong Kong Sports Clinic. The most common cause of plantar heel pain is due to irritation or degeneration of the plantar fascia, often referred to as […]
Natural detoxification
Detoxification is the physiological removal of toxic substances from within your body. Your lymph and circulatory system detoxify your individual cells. Detoxification on a broader natural scale is carried out by your liver, kidneys and intestine. Other organs such as your bowel, lungs and skin also play a part in excreting toxins from your body. […]
Knee pain and running – part 2
Continuing on from our last post about knee pain when running, here are factors physiotherapists consider regarding your flexibility, strength, training and your running technique. Training Have there been any recent changes to your training? Often we find in our runners complaining of a new bout of knee pain, some kind of significant change […]
Knee pain and running – part 1
You’re 7km into your weekend run. You’ve got your new running shoes on. You’re feeling fast, you’re in the zone. And then you start to feel some soreness in your knee. The dreaded knee pain that you have heard so many of your fellow runners moan about, the knee pain that has taken forever to […]
The importance of sleep
Key facts about sleeping Understanding sleep, the power of it and how to get as much high-quality sleep as possible is one of the healthiest things we can do. Sleep is a naturally recurring state. It is restorative, and without it we are not able to work, learn, create and communicate at our highest level. […]
Nutritional Tips for Healthy Vegan Diet
Plant-based and vegan diets are getting more and more popular. Vegan diets are very healthy and are very helpful with weight loss and weight control. Following a plant-based diet can be nutritionally healthy for many people, but a vegan diet is a bit more restricted. Depending on your body type and exercise intensity, if you […]
Functional nutrition
Following a generic, not personalized type of diet might not be as efficient as a personalized diet. Following a diet according to our body type, activities and exercise level, any health issues and personal goals will include so many more benefits. Because it is adjusted to our body, it will be much easier to follow […]
