Everyone looks forward to the Christmas dinners, office parties, and family gatherings with endless food. We tend to indulge, ditch our training and fitness programs with a strong resolve to “catch up” next year. Then, on January 1st, everything changes. …
“How long will it take for my shoulder tear to heal?” “Will I be ready for my marathon in three months?” “When can I resume training?” These are the first questions most Manchester athletes ask after hearing they have a…
“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…
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…
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…
