Author Archive for Will Morrison
How to Run with Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the band of tissue (ligament) which stretches underneath the sole of the foot, and is one of the most common causes of heel pain. This ligament supports the arch of the foot and connects the base of the toes to the heel, whilst a pad of fat cushions the heel and Plantar Fascia from impact when we run or walk. How will I know if [...]
How to Run with Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is reduced bone density, where the bones are more porous and more likely to fracture upon impact or with a fall. Far from causing osteoporosis, weight-bearing exercises such as running actually increase bone density and help to prevent, or at least slow down the development of this disease. Although osteoporosis is often found in elite female runners, the cause is actually from low body weight and lack of menstruation, [...]
How to Run With Heel Spurs
A heel spur is a bony outgrowth of the heel bone caused by connective tissue inflammation. Heel spurs usually occur underneath the heel or where the tendons of the calf muscles insert into the calcaneus (heel bone), and often happen in conjunction with tendonitis of the Achilles tendon. How will I know if I have heel spurs? Heel spurs cause tenderness and pain underneath or at the back of the [...]
How to Run with Sprained Ankle
Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, and are caused by a sudden over-stretching and tearing in the ankle ligaments, usually when we twist or ‘go over’ on an ankle. A ligament tear can be partial or complete, and this dictates the level of the injury and how long it will take to mend. An ankle sprain is more likely if you have previously sprained your ankle, [...]
How Running Gait Affects Your Running?
A normal or ‘neutral’ foot strike will create even wear and tear on shoe soles and heels, and your footprint will show your toes and forefoot connected to the heel with a broad band on the outside of the footprint. If your footprint does not look like this, you may over-pronate (roll in) or under-pronate or supinate (fail to roll in enough). DIY podiatry with the wet footprint test To [...]
How to Look Taller
You don’t have to feel down on account of being short statured. Height variation in human beings is pretty natural. Many would even feel bad because of their towering height. Following are a few tips to help you look tall; try them and you’ll find them pretty useful: Mind Your Outfits An important myth to look taller than you are resides in the selection of the kind of dress you [...]
How to Learn Reiki
A healing technique, tracing its roots from Japan, Reiki effectively alleviates your stress. It is believed that energy is transferred from one being into the other. This vigor, termed as ‘Ki’ can be proper handled and transferred by mental concentration and technique. How it works, see below: – Purification Prior to getting Reikic therapy, you ought to make up your mind both physically and emotionally. Preparing Your Body Avoid any [...]
How to Prevent Mosquito Bite
Mosquito bite can be extremely detrimental — it causes conditions such as Malaria, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and West Nile Virus. Numerous methods and approaches are there to avoid these conditions. A universally accepted approach is to keep mosquitoes out of your reach: Tips To Avoid Mosquitoes At Domestic Level: Have Plants In / Around Your Residence A range of botanical aroma attracts mosquitoes. Plant vegetation that repels mosquitoes away, such [...]
