by Russell Batchelor | Jan 7, 2026 | fitness, Health |
Ah, January.The month where optimism is high, bank balances are low, and everyone suddenly decides they’re going to “get fit” after six weeks of mince pies, sofas, and questionable posture. If you’re reading this in Stockport while rubbing a slightly sore...
by Russell Batchelor | Oct 24, 2025 | Health |
If you’re over 40 and living in Stockport or Manchester, there’s a good chance you’ve felt that familiar ache in your lower back after a long day, a workout, or even just sitting at your desk. Back pain is one of the most common issues we see at our Stockport sports...
by Russell Batchelor | Sep 9, 2025 | fitness, Health, Manchester |
If you’re a gym enthusiast, CrossFit athlete, or Hyrox competitor in Stockport, you know how important it is to train hard, recover well, and avoid injury. But with the intensity of lifting, conditioning, and endurance training, it’s common to experience muscle...
by Russell Batchelor | Jul 17, 2025 | golf |
A sports therapist’s guide to smarter swings, safer rounds, and staying pain-free on the fairway. Let’s be honest… You’ve rocked up at the golf course, coffee in hand, five minutes before your tee time, stiff as a putter in winter. Your warm-up? A few shoulder shrugs...
by Russell Batchelor | May 20, 2025 | Health |
Let’s face it—if you’re over 40 and still hitting the gym in Manchester, first of all, congratulations. You’re doing better than your 25-year-old self who thought “mobility” was just how fast they could sprint to the pub. But now, with more experience (and let’s...
