With the 2018 Prudential RideLondon imminent we know that many people’s thoughts are turning to preparation. Whether you’re preparing for a sportive, race or any major event, sports massage can play a valuable role in ensuring you perform at your best and remain injury free. Vina Panesar, Sports Massage Therapist at New Body Osteopathy, takes a look at the benefits of …
Nutrition for Cyclists: Getting the basics right
When New Body Osteopathy asked me to write a nutrition themed article for Bespoke, I thought to myself, “where on earth do I begin?” “Something about sports nutrition for cyclists” somebody suggested. This didn’t really narrow it down much as there is so much a Sports Dietitian can do to help an athlete meet their individual goals. So, I spent …
Let’s Talk About… Lower Back Pain
This article was written for Bespoke Cycling – 04 April 2017. The second of this mini-series of blog posts on cycling injuries with Charlotte Mead, resident Osteopath with New Body Osteopathy, and Bespoke‘s Head of bike Fitting, Ben Hallam focuses on low back pain, how you get it, how to fix it, and how to stop it coming back. Ben …
Let’s Talk About…Hip Pain
This article was written for Bespoke Cycling – 16 February 2017 The first of a mini-series of blog posts on cycling injuries with Bespoke’s Head of bike Fitting, Ben Hallam and resident Osteopath with New Body Osteopathy, Charlotte Mead focuses on hip pain, how you get it, how to fix it, and how to stop it coming back. Ben and …