This is the fifth and final article in my series on preparing for the marathon. In the previous articles available here, we covered getting fit enough to train, choosing a training plan, dealing with injuries,...

This is the fourth article in my series on preparing for the marathon, focusing on the crucial phase: tapering. After months of dedicated training, the marathon looms large. Now’s the time to fine-tune...

This is the 3rd article in my series on marathon training and its all about how to prevent, recognise and treat running injuries. Marathon training is an incredible journey, but it’s important to...

This is the second article in my series on preparing for the marathon, focusing on the crucial step of choosing and adapting a training plan. The first article, which can be seen here, dealt with getting...

So, you’ve decided to take on the ultimate running challenge: a marathon run. That’s fantastic! But before you start following a structured marathon training plan, it’s crucial to establish a solid...

Here are the top 10 things you need to know about sciatica, including how osteopathic treatment for sciatica can offer effective relief. 1. What is Sciatica? Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, the...

What Are the Differences Between Osteopaths, Chiropractors, and Physiotherapists? I often get asked what the difference are between osteopaths, chiropractors, and physiotherapists? These three healthcare...

Easy runs are great. They feel comfortable, you don’t usually get injured doing them and they should make up 80% of your running week (either by time or distance) Of course, If you are just starting...

SHOULDER PAIN AND OSTEOPATHIC REHABILITATION FOR THE SHOULDER: Erkan Cetin, Osteopath One of the reasons I became an osteopath was experiencing my own shoulder injury – a trauma induced reoccurring...

This is a very brief summary of the article I wrote on the 7 Principles of Running Injury Free.  Click here for the full article. THE VAST, VAST, VAST MAJORITY OF RUNNING INJURIES HAPPEN WHEN YOU TRY TO...