A device can be easy to order and harder to choose wisely. Start with the reason for your pain, the result you want and a clear plan for safe use and review.
Walking the SPAR Women’s Challenge Jozi: plan your 5km at your own pace
Your friends may have a finish-time target. Your first 5km walk can have a different goal. Plan the practical details, choose your pace and make room for a sensible change of plan.
After the Joburg 10K: when should you run again?
The finish line is a good moment to pause before the next training block. Here is how to think about your first run back, changing symptoms and a gradual return.
Sore after dry needling? What to expect and when to get help
Some soreness can follow dry needling, but not every new symptom should be dismissed. Learn what to report, how to clarify your aftercare and when to seek medical help.
Running the Joburg 10K with a niggle: when to change your race plan
A race entry cannot tell you whether a sore knee, calf or ankle is ready. Use these practical questions to reconsider your Joburg 10K plan and know when to seek help.
Manual therapy or sports massage: which appointment should you book?
Unsure whether to book manual therapy or sports massage? Learn how the approaches overlap, when an assessment matters and what to ask before your appointment.