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Welcome to the Restore Sports Injury Blog, here we aim to provide you with no-nonsense advice on injury rehab, pain management and performance—delivered in a way that actually makes sense.
Whether you're battling niggles, bouncing back from an injury or just looking to move and feel better, we've got you covered. Expect practical tips, expert insights and the occasional dose of humour to keep things interesting.
Have a read, take action and get back to doing what you love!
From Moving to Improving: The Shift from Exercise to Training
Here’s a question for you: are you moving for the sake of it or are you moving with purpose? A lot of people turn up at the gym, head out...
Stephen Lunt
Sep 184 min read
Why Painkillers, Scans and Rest are Keeping You Injured
We’ve all been there. A niggle crops up in your knee, shoulder or back. You brush it off at first, but it lingers. Before long, you find...
Stephen Lunt
Sep 104 min read
The 3 Most Overlooked Signs of Injury (That Don’t Actually Hurt)
When most people think about injuries, they think about pain. The sudden ping in the hamstring. The sharp jab in the knee. The ache in...
Stephen Lunt
Aug 184 min read
Posture Police: Why Sitting Up Straight Won’t Save You
You’ve probably heard it more times than you can count — from parents, teachers, grandparents, coaches etc. It’s almost engrained. We’ve...
Stephen Lunt
Aug 64 min read
When Barefoot Turns Bad: The Post-Holiday Pain You Didn’t Plan For
The sun’s out, the holidays are booked and the flip flops are back on your feet faster than you can say “All Inclusive”. And why not?...
Stephen Lunt
Jul 244 min read
Stiff, Sore and Still Stretching? Let’s Rethink That Plan…
Let’s get honest about what your body really needs We’ve all been there. You wake up with a stiff back, a dodgy shoulder or hips that...
Stephen Lunt
Jul 114 min read
Knee Pain When Running? Stop Blaming the Pavement (or Your Trainers)
IT bands, patella tendons, quad tendons – you're knees are screaming for a reason. If your knees start giving you grief every time you...
Stephen Lunt
Jun 164 min read
Stop Chasing 10,000 Steps - Move Smarter, Not more
If you’ve ever found yourself stomping laps around the kitchen at 11:53pm, waving your arms like a confused penguin just to reach your...
Stephen Lunt
Jun 24 min read
Is Your Sleep Ruining Your Recovery?
*Spoiler: It probably is. Let me paint you a familiar picture. You’ve stuck to your rehab plan like a saint. You’ve done your...
Stephen Lunt
May 204 min read
You’re Not ‘Too Old’ to Get Stronger – You’re Just Not Training Smart enough
If I had a tenner for every time a client said, “I’m probably just getting old” when talking about their aches, pains or lack of...
Stephen Lunt
May 74 min read
Why Your Old Injury Keeps Coming Back (and What to Actually Do About It)
You know the one... That calf niggle that rears its head every time you decide it’s a good day for a 5K. That dodgy shoulder that waits...
Stephen Lunt
Apr 284 min read
Let's Talk Tendons
What are they, why do they hurt and how can we sort them out? With the mornings getting lighter, the evenings stretching out and summer...
Stephen Lunt
Apr 115 min read
Mobility Myths: Why Stretching Isn't The Fix You Think It Is
We’ve all been there – pre-game, pre-gym perhaps even pre-breakfast to start the day, bending over, reaching for our toes and hoping that...
Stephen Lunt
Mar 204 min read
Should I Put Heat On It?
Here's a question that pops up all the time: “Should I use heat for my injury?” Just like icing, applying heat has been a go-to remedy...
Stephen Lunt
Mar 64 min read
Should I Ice It?
For years, ice packs have been the go-to for pain relief. Twisted your ankle? Chuck some frozen peas on there. But does it actually help?...
Stephen Lunt
Feb 274 min read
How to Train Around an Injury Without Losing Your Progress
Picking up an injury is frustrating—especially when you’re making solid progress in your training. The biggest fear for most people isn’t...
Stephen Lunt
Feb 135 min read
Should I Train When I’m Sore? The Fine Line Between Progress and Injury
You crushed your workout yesterday, but today you wake up feeling… fine? No soreness. Did it even count? Or maybe you’re at the other...
Stephen Lunt
Jan 294 min read
Surviving The New Year Fitness Rush
Ah, January. The festive feasts are over, and gyms are bursting at the seams with enthusiastic newcomers. Whether you’re dusting off your...
Stephen Lunt
Jan 53 min read
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