Movement, Massage & MSK Articles

Straightforward, evidence-informed articles from RC Muscle & Movement in East Kilbride about massage, MSK health, mobility and everyday movement. Start with the question closest to what you have noticed.

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Do You Have to Play Sport to See a Sports Therapist?

You do not need to play sport or identify as an athlete to see a Sports Therapist. The title describes professional training in movement, exercise science, assessment and musculoskeletal support. At RCMM, that knowledge is used to support everyday adults dealing with tightness, stiffness, overworked areas and movement that feels harder than it should.

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Why Can Bending and Lifting Feel Uncertain After Back Pain?

Back pain can make ordinary movements like bending down, lifting the shopping or picking something up from the floor feel less certain. We look at why that happens, what the research says about “correct” lifting technique, and how changing the demands of a task can help you gradually build confidence and capacity again.

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