Sam Plumb

Do your hips feel stiff or uncomfortable when you stand up after a long day at your desk? Hip pain from sitting all day can be frustrating, particularly when your first few steps feel difficult or uncomfortable. Spending hours in the same position can contribute to muscular stiffness and discomfort around the hips. Although sitting isn’t necessarily harmful, a lack of regular movement may make existing tightness more noticeable. At SP Fitness Therapy in Reading, […]

Headaches can have many causes, but if yours often appear alongside a stiff neck, tight shoulders or long periods at a desk, muscular tension may be part of the picture. Tension-type headaches are commonly linked with a pressing or tightening sensation around the head, and some people also experience tenderness around the neck and shoulders. However, recurring headaches should not automatically be blamed on tight muscles. Looking at when your symptoms appear, what your body

Plantar fasciitis can be frustrating, especially when you think it has finally settled only for the heel pain to return. Often, recurring symptoms are a sign that something is continuing to place too much demand on the foot, whether that is your training load, daily activity, footwear, strength or mobility. For runners and active people in particular, simply resting until the pain disappears may not address why the problem developed in the first place. Understanding

Finishing a half marathon is a huge achievement, but what you do afterwards matters. Good half marathon recovery helps reduce muscle soreness, restore energy, lower injury risk and make your return to running smoother. For most runners, recovery should include rest, gentle movement, hydration, nutritious food, sleep, mobility work and a gradual return to training. Book Now The Quick Recovery Answer For Tired Half Marathon Legs After a half marathon, take the first 24 to

Hours at a computer can contribute to shoulder pain, especially when your workstation encourages you to reach, hunch or remain still for too long. The problem is not usually one single “bad posture”. More often, it is the repeated combination of limited movement, poorly positioned equipment and muscles working harder than they need to. Small changes to your setup and daily routine can often reduce strain. Massage may also provide useful support when muscular tension