Stride Sports Clinic

Stride Sports Clinic Member of society of Sport therapists Specialising in the treatment & rehab of injuries & pain

At Stride Sports Clinic our main goal is to get you back to full functional fitness in the safest, shortest possible time. To achieve this we offer a range of treatments, including injury assessment & appropriate rehab exercises, spinal manipulation & mobilisation, sport massage, soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques and kinesiology taping. Kevin is a fully accredited member of the society of sport therapists and trains and competes for sunderland harriers and the English masters xc team, working with a lot of their athletes, as well as working closely with Ryhope CW football club. At Stride Sports Clinic we treat not only "injured athletes" but also deal with many common muscular complaints such as back pain, mobilty problems, postural problems & work related conditions. Prices are:
1 hour sport massage £35
Half hr sport massage £25
Injury/pain consultation £40 (may take up to one hr including treatment)
Follow up consultation £30
To make an appointment or for advice contact
Kevin Jeffress , Dip MSSST sport therapy
Phone; 07920045906
Twitter STRIDE SPORTS CLINIC
Facebook; either stride sports clinic page or my personal face book page

09/12/2025

Lateral Hip Pain is often aggravated by activities involving hip adduction. Modifying or reducing these can help symptoms.

Just remember that long term avoidance is not the answer! Aim to adapt activity rather than avoid and plan a graded return when ready.

What do we do at stride sports clinic? And what is a sport therapist?First of all it isn’t just sport injuries I treat, ...
02/12/2025

What do we do at stride sports clinic? And what is a sport therapist?
First of all it isn’t just sport injuries I treat, nor is it only sport massage on offer.
The title sport therapist can be misleading as it is not just for athletes but also work related conditions, general aches & pains & postural issues, my aim is to help you recover from injuries/pain & reach your full potential.
One of the greatest joys of being a sport therapist is witnessing the resilience & determination of the human spirit, Whether working with professional athletes, weekend warriors or someone tied to a desk all day, you all share a common goal: to overcome physical challenges or excel in your chosen sport/activity and are all itching to get back to daily living pain free. As a sport therapist, i get the privilege of helping you reach these goals, providing you with the necessary guidance & support to achieve your goals. I can help you achieve a return to sport or pain free everyday living by using a range of manual treatments including deep tissue massage, ultrasound, passive stretching, joint mobilisation & kinesiology taping , but more importantly give you the tools to help yoursel! After a thorough assessment of strength, mobility, range of motion, bio mechanical analysis to spot deficits in musculoskeletal function, I can then tailor a personalised progressive rehab program with realistic, measurable goals, along with advice on stretching/foam rolling, and help with returning to activities safely and thus can help you avoid future injuries & enhance overall performance.
I want you to get better, I want to help you achieve your goals!
Any questions just drop me a message as I’m always happy to have a chat
Many thanks
Kev

25/11/2025

Join us for the Great North Run 2025, the UK's most iconic half marathon! Happening on September 7, 2025, this thrilling race takes you from Newcastle to South Shields, featuring breathtaking views, vibrant crowds, and live entertainment. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, experience...

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24/11/2025

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21/11/2025

Is Your Back Pain Really Matches Your MRI Results? What the Science Says

▪️ It is widely known that low back pain has a high prevalence in industrialized countries, affecting up to two-thirds of adults during their lifetime.
▪️ When back pain strikes, advanced imaging like MRI is often used to determine the cause.
▪️ However, the findings on these scans can be highly misleading.
▪️ A systematic review examining imaging features of spinal degeneration in 3110 asymptomatic (pain-free) individuals found that many commonly identified degenerative features are likely just part of the normal aging process and are unassociated with low back pain.

▪️ The Shocking Prevalence of Degeneration in Pain-Free Spines

▪️ MRI is highly sensitive in detecting degenerative changes.
▪️ The systematic literature review found that the prevalence of these changes increases significantly with age in people who have no back pain.
▪️ For example, look at how common these findings are, even among people who are completely asymptomatic:

▪️ Disk degeneration is common in younger adults and extremely common in older adults.
▪️ Disk bulge becomes increasingly prevalent with age.
▪️ Disk protrusion appears in a notable portion of both younger and older asymptomatic individuals.
▪️ Disk signal loss increases dramatically with advancing age.
▪️ Facet degeneration becomes more common with age.

▪️ The data shows that even in relatively young adults (30–39 years of age), half or more have disk degeneration, height loss, or bulging.
▪️ For individuals 60 years of age or older, findings like disk degeneration and signal loss are present in nearly all asymptomatic individuals.

▪️ The Risk of Misinterpretation

▪️ When advanced imaging is used to evaluate low back pain, features such as disk degeneration, disk protrusion, and facet hypertrophy are often interpreted as the causes of the pain.
▪️ This interpretation can trigger medical and surgical interventions that are sometimes unsuccessful in alleviating symptoms.
▪️ The systematic review concluded that many imaging-based degenerative features should be viewed as normal aging, not necessarily pathologic processes requiring intervention.
▪️ Prior research has also failed to find a consistent association between low back pain and many MRI findings.
▪️ In fact, one study found that a composite MRI score for degenerative changes did not correlate with the intensity of low back pain or disability in candidates for disk prosthesis.

▪️ The Crucial Takeaway

▪️ To avoid misleading diagnoses and unnecessary treatment, the sources emphasize the importance of context: Imaging findings must be interpreted in the context of the patient’s clinical condition.
▪️ Knowledge of the high prevalence of these findings in similarly aged asymptomatic individuals is crucial for both providers and patients when assessing the clinical significance of an MRI report.
▪️ If degenerative spine findings are seen incidentally—for example, a disk herniation at a level that doesn't correlate with physical examination findings—they should likely be considered normal age-related changes.

18/11/2025

Muscle activity during running 🏃🏽‍♀️
The quads, calf and glutes are important shock absorbers and the hamstrings work hardest during the swing phase.

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Strangford Road Seaham
Seaham Harbour
SR78QE

Opening Hours

Monday 9:45am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11:15am - 3pm

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+447920045906

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