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.
Hope In Motion 5km Trail Run/Walk: Injury Prevention for Gauteng Participants
Trail events like the Hope In Motion 5km Trail Run/Walk offer a refreshing change from road running. The mix of natural surfaces, gentle climbs and outdoor scenery makes these events popular with both runners and walkers across Johannesburg and Gaut ...
Golf Swing Posture: Avoiding Back Strain in Johannesburg
Few things frustrate a golfer more than lower back pain that appears during or after a round. You head to one of Johannesburg’s beautiful courses — whether it’s in the north or further afield — full of anticipation, only to feel that familiar ache b ...
Wanderers Road Race: Injury Prevention for Gauteng Runners
The Wanderers Road Race on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at The Wanderers Club is one of Johannesburg’s much-loved local running events. Set in the heart of the city, it attracts runners of all levels — from first-timers tackling a shorter distance to expe ...
Tech Neck in Teenagers: Posture Reset Programme
You walk into your teenager’s room and find them curled over a phone or laptop, shoulders rounded, head pushed forward. Later they complain of a stiff neck, headaches, or tired eyes. Sound familiar? “Tech neck” (also called text neck) has become ...