5th Element Sports Injury Clinic Sunderland and Durham

13/11/2025

We thought we should let you all know!

The team managed to raise over £6000 for the wonderful and after a long ONE year wait for Guinness World Records to approve our attempt…

It’s official 🥳 The Guinness World Records title of The Heaviest Weight Moved On A Prowler Sled in One Hour by a team (upper body) is 61,182kgs and was achieved by Team Natural Power : Colin Kelly, Ryan Myers, Ben Barnett, Helen Barnett, Jason Morgan, Harry Shepherd, Kayle Issacs, Emma Jones, Jim Billingham, Scott McGowan, Rob Morgan and Bogan Ciupe on 11th August 2024

We still await hearing about our sled push attempt, fingers crossed 🤞🏻






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11/11/2025

Tuesday Testimonial for our senior Sports Massage therapist Emma 🙌🏻

Emma is phenomenal, a thorough consultation with a clearly knowledgeable and professional therapist. Assessed well and listened to my barrage of sometimes conflicting symptoms. Emma decided acupuncture would be a great first step as I respond well. Whilst they were working their magic Emma loosened the knots in my shoulders all whilst maintaining a conversation she was truly interested in. Nearly 4 hours later and I am already feeling the benefits after being laid up for a week with a netball injury. I cannot recommend Emma enough.

Need some of Emma’s magic? Book now:

http://5thelementsportsinjuryclinic.janeapp.co.uk

07/11/2025

Whatever your injury, ni**le or pain…we can help!

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06/11/2025

Question: What is one of the most common injuries to trouble runners?

Answer:

A pesky hamstring strain!

If you've ever felt that sudden sharp pain in the back of your thigh, you might have experienced one!

Let's break it down -

Hamstring strains typically occur during high-speed running or sudden stretching. The most common point of injury is when the hamstring is lengthening under load, such as during the late swing phase of running or a sudden deceleration movement.

A strain happens when excessive force exceeds the muscle’s tensile capacity, leading to micro-tears or full ruptures of the muscle fibers. This can result in bleeding, inflammation, and scar tissue formation, affecting function and increasing re-injury risk.

So what are the signs and symptoms?

🔸Sudden sharp pain in the back of the thigh
🔸Swelling or bruising
🔸Weakness or difficulty bending the knee
🔸Tenderness when touching the muscle
🔸Pain when stretching or contracting the hamstring

Who's at Risk?
Sprinters, footballers, rugby players & other high-speed athletes
Runners with poor hamstring flexibility or strength imbalances
Those with previous hamstring injuries (there is a high recurrence rate!)
Athletes lacking proper warm-up or fatigue management

Here’s some prevention tips:
Strengthen your hamstrings with eccentric exercises like Nordic curls
Improve flexibility & mobility
Gradually progress training intensity
Warm-up properly before high-intensity movements

Could you have suffered a recent hamstring strain? Want help recovering?

Book now:

http://5thelementsportsinjuryclinic.janeapp.co.uk

03/11/2025

Keep yourself in tiptop shape ready for the dark winter months and cold and flu season with a vitamin D and C boost 👌🏼

Book your boost appointment with Ryan today:

http://5thelementsportsinjuryclinic.janeapp.co.uk

02/11/2025

Nagging knee pain??

Quadriceps tendinopathy could be the culprit! Let’s break it down:

Quadriceps tendinopathy is an overuse injury caused by repetitive stress on the quadriceps tendon, which connects the quadriceps muscles to the patella (kneecap). This overload leads to microtears, collagen degeneration, and an impaired healing response. Over time, the tendon weakens, becoming painful and less able to handle load.

Signs & Symptoms
✅ Pain & tenderness just above the kneecap, especially when squatting, jumping, or going downstairs
✅ Stiffness in the morning or after prolonged rest
✅ Pain with activities like running, lunging, or deep knee bends
✅ Thickening of the tendon in chronic cases

Who’s at Risk?
🔸Runners & jumpers – Repetitive high-impact loading
🔸Weightlifters, Hyroxers & CrossFitters – Heavy squats & explosive movements
🔸Cyclists – High quadriceps demand, especially with improper bike fit
🔸Older individuals – Age-related tendon degeneration
🔸Those with poor biomechanics – Weak glutes, tight hip flexors, or excessive knee valgus

So, ignoring it won’t make it go away! Early rehab, load management, and tendon-specific exercises can help you get back to doing what you love doing.

If you’re struggling with knee pain, get it assessed before it becomes a bigger problem!

Need help? DM or book a session at:
https://5thelementsportsinjuryclinic.janeapp.co.uk/

31/10/2025

🌟Patient Review🌟

If you think we can help get in touch today!

You can book your own appointment here:

http://5thelementsportsinjuryclinic.janeapp.co.uk

08/10/2025

We are pleased to welcome Ahmed to the 5th Element Sports Injury team 👊🏼

Ahmed Zamani is a Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist with extensive experience in preventing, assessing, and treating sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Skilled in techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and corrective strategies, he helps clients relieve pain, restore function, and enhance performance.

With a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, and pathology, Ahmed tailors each treatment to the individual—whether for rehabilitation, recovery, or long-term maintenance—focusing on the root cause of dysfunction to promote lasting health and resilience.

In addition to massage therapy, Ahmed is a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer with further credentials in Sports Nutrition (Level 5), Exercise Referral (Level 3), and Strength & Conditioning (Level 4), plus certifications in circuit training, kettlebells, and studio cycling. This multidisciplinary background allows him to combine manual therapy with corrective exercise, performance conditioning, and nutrition for a truly holistic approach, helping clients return to activity stronger and more confident.

Outside of work, Ahmed enjoys strength training, running, cycling, hiking, and exploring the outdoors. He stays up to date with sports science and nutrition research, while also making time for cooking, reading, and family life—keeping a balanced lifestyle that fuels both his passion and his practice.

Book your session in with Ahmed now :

http://5thelementsportsinjuryclinic.janeapp.co.uk

22/09/2025

We will always listen to what you want and need 👌🏼

In Sunderland clinic, our Sports Rehabilitation Therapist, Sami had a new patient and after taking medical history and discussing a treatment plan for his issue it emerged the patient has had an excellent response to dry cupping previously. So this became the starting point for Sami and his patient - who is so happy with his treatment and the response he’s had he has recommended Sami to two of his friends 🙌🏻

Book a treatment today:

http://5thelementsportsinjuryclinic.janeapp.co.uk

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29/08/2025

28/08/2025

🎉We’re pleased to welcome Nikita Page to the 5th Element Sports Injury Team.

She will be based at our Sunderland clinic every Thursday evening, 4–8pm🧡

Nikita is a Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist with knowledge in assessment, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal issues. Her focus is on helping people move better, recover faster, and train without pain. She works with a wide range of clients, whether it’s shoulder tightness, training-related strains, or general muscular discomfort from day-to-day life.

Her treatments combine deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, MET, and mobility-based techniques, with the aim of fixing the root cause rather than providing short-term relief. Sessions are tailored to each client to improve long-term performance and wellbeing.

Outside of the clinic, Nikita brings a strong sporting background, she is a Qualified British Strongwoman, has knowledge and experience in MMA, boxing, kickboxing, exotic dance, rugby, and Olympic lifting.

Currently she is a Personal Trainer at Pure Gym and is working towards her Level 4 Strength & Conditioning qualification

Book your session with Nikita

http://5thelementsportsinjuryclinic.janeapp.co.uk