“How much do I need to pay for injury rehabilitation?” You’re injured and need professional care. It could be a runner’s knee that’s been niggling for weeks, a football-related hamstring strain, or chronic back pain from overtraining. You know you…
“When did dry cupping really become popular?” Those circular purple marks on Michael Phelps’s shoulders during the 2016 Rio Olympics sparked a global conversation. Suddenly, everyone wanted to know about the mysterious treatment that left Olympic athletes looking like they’d…
“My back hurts every time”. “Do I really need sports massage for back pain?” People experience back pain in different ways. Some feel a dull ache between their shoulder blades, while others struggle with a sharp pain in the lower…
If you’re wondering, “What happened to Marc Guehi and Anthony Gordon?” or “How do footballers like them get injured even with top trainers?”, honestly, you’re not alone. This week, both players were ruled out of England’s national squad due to…
Last week, football fans (and wellness nerds like us at Hekas) were treated to something rare: a behind-the-scenes look into the daily routine of one of the world’s most dominant athletes, like Erling Haaland. In his debut YouTube video, Haaland…
Do you really need to stretch before or after running? The confusion around stretching and running has reached absurd levels. Walk through any Manchester park on a Sunday morning and you’ll see runners doing completely opposite things based on advice…
When you think of professional footballers, you probably picture high-speed sprints, crunching tackles, and the roar of the crowd at full time. But behind the glory and goals lies a lesser-known part of the game: recovery. At Hekas, we’ve had…
Whether you’re a runner, footballer, or cyclist, tight hip flexors affect your performance in ways you might not even realize. Research shows that runners and cyclists are prone to tight hip flexors because they repeatedly use these muscles to lift…
You’ve just battled through 80 minutes on a soggy pitch, mud caked from boots to brow, your body aching from bone-rattling tackles and relentless movements. As you limp into the dressing room worrying about your recovery, the lads are already…
If you’ve been following your training plan consistently, your long runs are probably getting easier, your pace is improving, and October 12 at Old Trafford feels within reach. Still, even a slight twinge in your knee, tightness in your calf,…
