Loud clicking noises and small ‘pops’ and ‘cracks’ in your knees can be both worrying and disconcerting. It’s common for people to think that noises coming from their knees can be a sign of joint damage or even a sign of bones rubbing against each other within their knees. However, you’ll be pleased to hear […]

If you’ve ever been there (which most of us have) you’ll know just how painful cramp can be. It can leave you feeling as though your muscles are in spasm and can completely stop a training session. Cramping often starts with a slight twitch or tightening in your muscle and can lead to acute pain, […]

Every time you walk, sit, stand or bend to pick something up, your hip joint is engaged. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint and is designed to bear your weight and withstand repetitive movement. The joint itself consists of the head of the femur (your thighbone) and the hip socket, which are […]

If you’ve been unlucky enough to suffer from an acute musculoskeletal injury, following the PRICE or RICE principle has been a common way to manage any pain, inflammation and swelling. PRICE stands for: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation whilst RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Both the PRICE and RICE principles have […]