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 | 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 | Jan 13, 2025 | Blog, fitness, Health, Manchester |
Ah, January in Manchester: the gyms are packed, everyone’s got a water bottle bigger than their head, and you’re dodging a jogger every time you nip to Greggs. But if you’re kicking off your new fitness regime, don’t let silly mistakes turn you into the walking...
by Russell Batchelor | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog, bodybuilding, boxing, CrossFit, fitness, Health, Manchester, sports |
As a sports therapist based here in Stockport, I’ve spent years helping people overcome a wide range of physical issues, from sports injuries to chronic pain. But recently, I found myself on the receiving end of a problem I’ve seen all too often in my clinic—lower...