The Great North Run is back on Sunday 13 September 2026, and this year marks 45 years of the race. From here in the Tyne Valley, you can feel the buzz building. Neighbours are lacing up. Group chats are filling with training screenshots. It is the kind of summer energy that makes you want to…
An ankle sprain is the most common sports injury we treat at InSync Therapy. Rugby, football, cricket, tennis and running all produce them in numbers, and most follow the same story. The player hobbles to the sideline, ices the ankle, and tries to “walk it off” over the following days. That instinct feels sensible. It…
Cycling injuries in Northumberland are more common than many riders expect and most of them are preventable. Whether you commute along the Tyne Valley, tackle the Hadrian’s Cycleway at weekends, or train on the lanes around Hexham, the demands cycling places on your body are real. This post explains the most common injuries we see…
Injury rehabilitation in Hexham has changed. If someone told you to rest and ice a soft tissue injury, that advice came from a protocol that the evidence has largely moved on from. At InSync Therapy, we apply current, research-led approaches ones that protect your strength and function from day one, not after weeks of passive…
“The first few walks were fine. Then suddenly it started hurting.” That is the most common thing we hear from people training for Hadrian’s Wall. And it is not a sign that something is seriously wrong. It is a sign that the body was not quite ready for the load being asked of it. If…
As the weather improves across Hexham and the Tyne Valley, many people return to their gardens after a quieter winter. It’s a positive shift more movement, fresh air, and time outdoors. Year on year, gardening injuries in Northumberland increase sharply as spring arrives. Back pain, knee irritation, shoulder problems and flare-ups of existing conditions often…
Marathon training injuries are common in the final 6 to 8 weeks before race day. If you’re building mileage around Hexham, the Tyne Valley paths or local hill routes, this is the stage of training where small niggles often start to appear. Tight calves.Achilles soreness in the morning.A knee that aches after long runs.A hamstring…
Fear after injury is not weakness; it is your nervous system trying to protect you from more pain. The problem is that this protective system often overreacts and keeps you from doing the very movements that would heal you. Researchers describe a pattern called the fear‑avoidance cycle: you feel pain, you start to fear movement,…
As winter sets in across Hexham, many of us naturally start to slow down. The cold mornings, shorter days, and cozy evenings indoors make it easy to skip our usual walks, gym sessions, or outdoor hobbies. While taking a bit of rest can be beneficial, this seasonal slowdown can have a hidden downside — it…
As the sun shines over the beautiful Tyne Valley, many of us in Hexham and the surrounding areas are getting stuck into our gardens — whether it’s planting, pruning, or finally tackling that overgrown hedge. While gardening is a fantastic way to stay active, it’s also one of the most common causes of aches, strains,…
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