Health Journal
Pain and Quality of Life
Articles on chronic pain, fibromyalgia and pain management, and the physiotherapy approaches that improve daily quality of life — from understanding the source of pain to coping through exercise, practical and evidence-based.
Pain and Quality of Life
Why Do Muscle Spasms (Cramps) Happen in Athletes, and What Helps?
A muscle spasm is an involuntary, sudden and painful contraction. Most are harmless and ease quickly with simple measures.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Pain and Quality of Life
Improving Adherence to an Exercise Programme Outside Club Training
Showing up for club training is easy because there's a schedule and team pressure. Sticking with the extra programme outside the club is down to personal discipline alone.
27 July 2026 · 1 min read
Pain and Quality of Life
Continuing to Train When You're Active and Have Fibromyalgia
For someone who was active before a fibromyalgia diagnosis, the question usually shouldn't be "can I train?" — it should be "how should I train?"
18 July 2026 · 1 min read
Pain and Quality of Life
Staying Active in Sport with Ankylosing Spondylitis
An AS diagnosis doesn't mean giving up sport. The right sport, chosen well, can become one of the most effective tools for managing the condition.
18 June 2026 · 1 min read
Pain and Quality of Life
Piriformis Syndrome in Runners and Cyclists
In sports with repetitive hip movement, the piriformis muscle can become overworked and compress the sciatic nerve, causing pain that spreads into the leg.
15 June 2026 · 1 min read
Pain and Quality of Life
Jaw Joint (TMJ) Health in Combat and Contact Sports
Wearing a mouthguard isn't enough on its own to protect the jaw joint. The strength and flexibility of the muscles around it matter just as much.
6 June 2026 · 1 min read