Sports Massage for Back Pain: What Manchester Athletes and Office Workers Need to Know
“My back hurts every time”. “Do I really need sports massage for back pain?” People experience back pain in different ways. Some…
What Marc Guehi and Anthony Gordon’s Injuries Reveal About Recovery Gaps in Football
If you’re wondering, “What happened to Marc Guehi and Anthony Gordon?” or “How do footballers like them get injured even with top…
What Erling Haaland’s First YouTube Video Teaches Us About Recovery Like a Pro
Last week, football fans (and wellness nerds like us at Hekas) were treated to something rare: a behind-the-scenes look into the daily…
Should You Stretch Before or After Running? What Manchester Sports Therapists Actually Recommend
Do you really need to stretch before or after running? The confusion around stretching and running has reached absurd levels. Walk through…
How Footballers Like Joseph Junior Gabriel Use Sports Therapy to Stay in Peak Shape
When you think of professional footballers, you probably picture high-speed sprints, crunching tackles, and the roar of the crowd at full time.…
Tight Hip Flexors: How Every Manchester Athlete Can Move Better & Boost Performance
Whether you’re a runner, footballer, or cyclist, tight hip flexors affect your performance in ways you might not even realize. Research shows…
Ice Bath or Hot Shower After a Muddy Rugby Match: A Tale of Recovery Choices
You’ve just battled through 80 minutes on a soggy pitch, mud caked from boots to brow, your body aching from bone-rattling tackles…
Common Manchester Half Marathon Injuries (And How to Avoid Them Before October 12th)
If you’ve been following your training plan consistently, your long runs are probably getting easier, your pace is improving, and October 12…
Manchester Half Marathon 2025: Your Complete Guide to Race Day Success
Sunday, October 12th, 2025. Over 24,000 runners will toe the line at Old Trafford for what’s become one of the UK’s most…