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Anybody who is a runner will either have personal experience of running injuries or know somebody else with experience. Even the research shows that a high proportion of runners acquire a running injury each year, typically affecting the lower body. However, runners may not know that the vast majority of running injuries are, in effect, overuse injuries. Hence, many of the most common running injuries are preventable and largely avoidable. As a runner, myotherapist and somebody with personal experience of running injuries, spotting signs early can make a real difference. For more details have a read of the article about the 7 most common running injuries and how to spot them

7 Common Running Injuries and how to spot them The article covers Runner's knee, ITB Syndrome, Hamstring strains, Shin splints, Achilles tendinopathy, Plantar fasciitis and Stress fractures.

Great to run the Bridge to Brisbane 2026 yesterday, even after picking up a calf strain on Tuesday morning, with Sunday being the first run since. It just goes to show that none of us are immune to injury. However, there are some perks to being a myotherapist with a few decades of fascia therapy knowledge. The bonus being it was still possible to get a decent time.

Fantastic to see so many people running too, and a great vibe as always. Hats off to the fiery running in full kit with an oxygen tank too.

Good to start the day off with a decent run into Brisbane C*D this morning, even if the humidity is a touch on the warm side. Plenty of other runners out this morning too.

It may seem surprising, but correct pillow support and sleeping position can affect more than just a good night's sleep. Inadequate support can result in additional soft tissue loading, contributing to new musculoskeletal issues and exacerbating preexisting neck, shoulder and back pain symptoms. Overloading of tissues can result in painful muscle spasms and the formation of myofascial trigger points, which can have relevance to headaches and migraines. Although muscle spasms and myofascial trigger points are easily treatable with the correct approach, knowledge and myofascial release techniques, prevention is a better strategy. The full article explains more about pillow selection, correct pillow height, mattresses and sleeping position:-

https://www.totalmsk.co.uk/msk-blog/msk-brisbane/pillow-neck-pain.html

It was a good morning for an early 14km run from Morningside, into the city and back via Tenerife.

Some in the field like to talk the talk, whereas I prefer to walk the walk. Today was a nice early 14km run into Brisbane C*D before 7am and it was even 25 degrees,muggy and humid at that time.

Even with Brisbane's current humidity, it was good to get out for some further soft tissue performance testing with a hilly 20km run. Tissues are still adapting to the soft tissue scar treatment work, and a few issues are still noticeable with the additional loads hills add to the mix.

Although it is not widely known in Australia, Terry at TotalMSK in Brisbane has supported young and emerging athletes for over a decade. Besides being signed up to the UK's Sports Massage Association's Road2Success athlete sponsorship program, he also offers concessionary rates to young and emerging athletes. His support includes both UK and Australian athletes. Further details are available via the link.

https://www.totalmsk.co.uk/resources/young-athletes/

Great to see so many people doing the Bridge to Brisbane 10km this morning and fantastic running it with a fellow Buddy Up Australia member

Chronic or Persistent Pain can occur for many reasons, though it commonly involves some form of initial injury that does not heal normally. Pain that persists for longer than three months in duration is deemed chronic. Although Chronic pain can prove hugely debilitating and impact aspects of one's life physically, psychologically, emotionally and more, there is hope. Persistent pain can prove complicated to treat due to many interrelated factors affecting overall pain perception. A different and holistic approach can often make a difference. The article on Chronic or Persistent pain explains more...

Chronic Pain Treatment - Brisbane MSK Therapy Clinic TotalMSK (Brisbane) Blog Article: About Chronic Pain treatment options, causes and why taking a holistic approach is vital - An MSK Therapy perspective.