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why are my hamstrings so tight? tips for relieving tight hamstring muscles
Leg / Foot

Why are my Hamstrings tight?

Your hamstrings are a collection of tendons crucial for most movements in your legs. Responsible for helping your leg to move properly while walking, running, jumping and more. After exercising, yo...

Injury / PainFoot pain while running? Treatment tips

Foot pain while running? Treatment tips

When you run, your foot needs to absorb a force that’s ~2x your body weight while keeping you stable. Considering all the work it has to do, it’s unsurprising that things can sometimes go wrong, le...

Injury / PainMan playing tennis wear compression sleeves for sports recovery

Self Care After Injury and Operation Using Braces and Supports

Speeding up recovery and reducing pain is often at the forefront of many people's minds and for athletes, returning to their sport as quickly as possible, will be paramount.

Injury / PainWhy do my Calves Hurt After Exercise?

Why do my Calves Hurt After Exercise?

When you exercise, the feeling of blood pumping through your body, fresh air in your lungs and release of serotonin and dopamine give you a great feeling. Exercise is great for you, however, muscle...

Injury / PainWhy do my Feet Hurt after Exercise?

Why do my Feet Hurt after Exercise?

Foot pain can come-and-go and it is fairly common when we are doing exercise. When it comes to physical activity, our feet act like barometers, flagging issues affecting the rest of our body. If yo...

CompressionTwo women jumping up to catch a netball. One is wearing a red bib and the other a yellow bib

5 Common Leg Injuries in Netball and How to Avoid Them

Netball may be a no-contact sport, but that doesn’t mean injuries aren’t common. In fact, according to the Australian Sports Commission, you’re at risk of getting 14 Injuries for every 1000 hours y...