8Th Element 'The Sports Injury & Performance Specialists'

Science - Running is good for your back!! ••••• Those who run, have healthier spinal disks. #fact ••••• Ensure you're running correctly to optimise performance and prevent injury. Check out our 3D Gait analysis 🏃🏃‍♀️... ••••• #gait #gaitanalysis #runlab #running #runninginjury #backpain #spinalhealth #8thelement
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MUSCLUAR ANATOMY OF THE BACK. -- Heres a great post from @dannyquirkartwork via @the.moving.body demonstrating the muscluar structures of the back. • • • • • #anatomy #anatomydrawing #anatomystudy #massage #osteopathy #movement #prettycool #fascia #muscle #sportsinjuries #8thelement

** FREE 20 MIN INJURY ASSESSMENT ** --- Understand your injury, imbalance or niggles and know how to best handle them yourself! --- Catch the full video on or FB page, or leave a message if you're interested. ... --- There's no catch! --- #injuryprevention #injuryassessment #injury #rehabilitation #strength #fitness #physiotherapy #physio #sportstherapy #freetreatment
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A great evening filming with @orthomassage last night. --- 2019 is set to bring more amazing practitioners starting with Mike. --- Stay tuned for our into Video that tells you about Mike's pre christmas 20 minute free assessment... --- #collaboration #injury #future #injuryassessment #sports #treatment #bodyfix #ipreview @preview.app
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Excited to be setting up our new event structure in preparation for the @thepowerwave games being held on the 25th Nov @leevalleyathleticscentre ---- For everyone competing we'll be there for your performance needs 👌🏻 Sports therapist Kirsty and Osteopath Alex will be offering a variety of treatments: * Joint Manipulations * Pre, Intra and Post event massages... * KT taping ---- If you'd like more info or to prebook a treatment, leave us a message or visit us early on comp day 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿 ---- Huge thanks to @coachlaville For the invite ---- #powerwave #fitness #peakperformance #powerwavegames #injuryprevention #sportmassage #eventmassage #sportsmassage #manipulations #osteopathy #strength #injurymanagement #8thelement @ Kent, Kent, United Kingdom
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Lest we forget. --- Off to a service to remember the ultimate sacrifices they made, in order for our freedom. --- #rememberenceday

Using #rocktape to assist in early medial ankle sprain swelling and edema. ---- This special 'fan' method has been applied over the lymphatic channels in the area assisting them to remove excess fluids. ---- You can see clear edema reduction / removal from where the tape has been applied compared to where it hasn't!... ---- This is a great method we use in combination with other physical therapies to reduce pain and inflammation and enhance fast specific rehabilitation. ---- #anklesprain #sportsinjuries #injuries #sportsrehab #swelling #sportstherapy #physiotherapy #painreduction #running #runninginjury
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Calling all pregnant ladies -- Relieve back and joint pain / headaches / stress and anxiety, as well as, improving circulation and sleep patterns -- Whats not to love?... -- #pregnant #pregnancymassagemedway #pregnancymassage #postnatal #postnatalhealth
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Hey guys its John here,
We’re having slight technical issues at the moment (as you can see..) So please bare with me if you’ve tried contacting us or are expecting a reply.
... If you’re looking to book an appointment, please contact the clinic via the following methods: * call 01634 711126 and leave a message. * email john@8th-element.co.uk (delayed responce) * book online: https://online.tm2app.com/8thelement
Hopefully we’ll be back to normal in no time
Thanks
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The positive and efficient effects of dry needling being used to help with muscular pain and myofascial dysfunction through the lower back. — It can also help assist in the relief of: ✔️ nerve symptoms (pins and needles, numbness etc) ✔️ headaches ... ✔️ improve mobility ✔️ tennis / golfers elbow ✔️carpal tunnel syndrome ✔️ sciatic pain ✔️ frozen shoulder ✔️ repetitive strain injuries ✔️knee / leg pain ✔️hip pain ✔️foot pain —- If you’re in pain and need some professional treatment and rehabilitation advice, feel free to get in touch.
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💥SUNDAY TREATMENTS NOW AVAILABLE 💥 —- —- #injury #osteopathy #medway #rehab #injuryassessment #sundays

Fun fact . . How awesome is the human body! Take care of it, and it takes care of you! .... . #nutrition #fitness #bodyfact #funfacts #humanbody #physiology
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‘BIG KISS’- one of the sequences in week 3’s baby yoga. Perfect for working on coordination and great for hitting milestones like crawling. . . If you’d like to know more about our baby yoga or massage classes, drop us a message. .... . #pregnancy #pregnancyyoga #newparents #babyhealth #motherhood #newborn #yoga #babyyoga #yogababy @ 8th Element 'the sports injury & performance specialists'
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We’d like to take a second to say a HUGE congratulations to Darren young. Who has just competed as part of the @invictusgames2018 Team UK.
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What an amazing athlete and an inspiration to all! Overcoming things most of us couldn’t even imagine!
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Darren said: “The Invictus Games has shown me that depression can be controlled and injuries can be managed. But most of all it brings back a smile”.
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Darren has battled pain, rehab and depression, but found unity, solace and a sense of being at the Invictus Games, where his competitive fun nature exploded into action bringing him home 🥉 medal in the Discus and a 🥈 medal in the seated volleyball 😃.
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Huge shout out to the amazing Mel Young @amazon24_fitness for her support as wife and for her S&C coaching skills throughout the run up and trackside with Team UK!
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Thank you to all the service personnel, who have given everything and more for our country. 🙏🏻
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#invictus #invictusgames2018 #physio #sportsrehab #sportstherapy #sportsmassage #mobility #athlete #sports #mindset #inspiration #injury
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BABY MASSAGE - week 1. —- The Legs & Feet are the least sensitive area and a great starting point to get your baby use to massage. —- Benefits: Improves circulation & reduces muscular tension | increases flexibility | stimulates reflexes in the feet | helps improve co-ordination.... —- If you’re interested in learning incredible massage and baby yoga skills for your little bundle of joy, pop us a message. —- #babymassage #babyhealth #babylove #nct #babylove #massage #pregnancy @m.b.b.massage @courtneypearl12
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He’s at it again! @liamfs84 demonstrating his expertise in diagnosing a Plantar fascia Injury...if you’re in pain. This is the specialist to see 👌🏻 ・・・ Plantar fasciitis ultrasound scan. We can see fascia thickening at the insertion, measuring 6.9mm, hypoechogenicity and mild neovascularisation. . . .
... #podiatry #podiatrist #sportsmedicine #podiatricsportsmedicine #sportspodiatry #podiatricsurgery #bjsm #footballinjury #rugbyinjury #runninginjury #sportsinjury #bodybuilding #achillestendonitis #plantarfasciitis #footinjury #ankleinjury #ostenil #corticosteroid #orthoses #biomechanics #podfixfeet
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Optimum Desk Posture! —— Ensure you’re set up correctly to avoid stresses and strains that lead to poor posture, injury, aches and pains. —— #officesetup #desksetup #deskposture #injuryprevention #rsi #sciatica #sportstherapy #8thelement

TOP TIP from our awesome therapist Kirsty. _____
Chin tucks on a foam roller!! ——
... Do you suffer with tension headaches and migranes? Do you have poor posture and sit at a desk or on your phone all day? Then the chances are you’ve probably got restrictions in these areas! _____
This foam rolling technique is a great way to stretch the occipital muscles (the muscles your head to your upper neck) and is a fantastic way to mobilise the Atlanto-occipital joint (the joint that attaches your skull to your neck) ____
Try completing for 30 seconds 3 times per day. To boost its effectiveness why not add another neck stretch or two 👌🏻 —— #necktension #stretch #posture #injuryprevention #mobilisation #osteopathy #injurytips #sport #physio #bodycare
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Visited Courtney at 8th Element this week with a lower back injury. I went in bent over in pain, and walked out standing tall. Excellent service provided in a very professional but friendly manner. I would definitely recommend. Thank you and see you next week for my second appointment.

Took my daughter to see Liam and have been really pleased with all the information and exercises we were given to help correct her posture and reactivate muscle. She is a hurdler and since our visit her PBs are being smashed.

Really great session in the 3D run lab. Already seeing an impact on my running pace after one session and some relatively simple tweaks on my technique. Highly recommend!

John helped me with a recurring injury when I was training for an important event and without his help I never would have made it over the finish line! Whenever I have a slight niggle or worry I know John will sort it and help me out to get back on track! Highly recommend and the 3D gait analysis is unreal! If you love running then you need this in your life!

I've been recovering from a suspected stress fracture for the last 6 weeks and went to the gait analysis lab today as a last ditch attempt to ensure I could run the Brighton Marathon next week injury free. John's knowledge is second to none and he was able to tweak my running technique to support my marathon running and long term running. The gait analysis is amazing and showed me really clearly where things were going wrong. I then had a cortisone injection from Liam to help my existing injury and found his advice equally helpful. Cannot recommend these guys enough!

I went to see John with a case of medial epicondylitis which had persisted for over 6 months. Previously I had seen countless Doctors, Physiotherapists and Osteopaths but none could fix the problem. John’s diligent multimodal approach to treatment has worked perfectly and I am now symptom free after such a long time and looking forward to returning to long distance triathlon.



John has created a relaxing yet focussed environment with attention to detail at the forefront. I would highly recommend to all!

I went to 8th element as I had sciatic pain for 6 months and the doctor was doing nothing for me, it's the best decision I have ever made, I saw Alex and he was very professional and knew what he was doing, for the first time in a very long 6 months I have woken up pain free, it's still a progressive recovery but I would do it again in a heart beat

I highly recommend Courtney at 8th Element for pregnancy massages!!

I’ve been going every two weeks since I was about 20 weeks pregnant and I’m now 34 weeks.

The experience is amazing and so relaxing, extremely professional.

It’s really helped with my SPD through out my pregnancy.

I have visited 8th Element on a number of occasions now due to several sports-related (and stupid- related) injuries. Erin has been super professional and highly knowledgeable in her treatment every time. My injuries have been treated promptly and pain has been reduced within hours including an incredibly painful hamstring tear. Thanks Erin and thanks 8th Element!

I have a very odd problem with my shoulder. I had tried the obvious places to get it diagnosed but with know joy. I booked an appointment with Alex and he identified the problem during our 45 min session. I'm not sure he can fix it because it is likely to need surgery, but I was delighted that he was spot on with his diagnosis, and this will allow me to get an MRI and hopefully and an answer to how it can be treated. First class because Alex took the time to get a full background, listened and then checked the shoulder out without saying "I'm sure it's connected to by backbone".

I had my first sports massage appointment with John yesterday and I was over the moon with the service he provided. His knowledge and attention to detail whilst explaining and carrying out the treatment was brilliant and the result we physically witnessed in my movement and flexibility was astonishing. I am so excited to carry on my treatments with 8th Element as I already know the benefits with my physique and agility are going to be so rewarding. This was evident after my first treatment. John is also a true gent with a timid professional attitude and this, accompanied with a clean, modern premises. I would highly recommend 8th Element as a leader in the service they provide. Can't wait to see the Osteopath too :) Thanks John definitely a pleasure.

I had my first session with John in the run lab today and I've already seen the improvements in my performance. Running a minimum of 5km a day for 1096 consecutive days, I need all the help I can get and am in safe hands with John and the team. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

I had my first appointment with John yesterday.

Having picked up an injury during Marathon training, I was pretty worried that this was going to force me out.

John identified my injury, provided me with some exercises to fix the root cause of the injury and with some manipulation has put me on the road to recovery.

Can't recommend 8th Element enough.

Looking forward to trying the Run Lab in the very near future.

I had my first appointment with John in the Run Lab yesterday. I was diagnosed with Runners Knee back in May/June and referred by my GP to Physio, but have found that my problem was getting worse rather than better as they were treating the symptom and not the cause. From my first session, John identified that the problem actually comes from my hips and lack of movement there. He adjusted my running style which instantly showed an improvement and has given me homework to do to release my hips. I would highly recommend the Run Lab and John, to any runners with an injury or those who wish to improve their performance.

I had a non-sports related injury which has been preventing me from training for my powerlifting & boxing competitions which Courtney diagnosed and treated immediately. I was impressed with the level of knowledge and professionalism. I even have ‘stretching’ homework to complete to aid recovery. I wholeheartedly recommend 8th element

Highly recommend these guys to everyone! They provide great immediate care but also useful after care advice and rehab exercises. Sports therapy is such an important thing when you’re training your body hard all the time, after all prevention is better than cure when it comes to injuries! Get involved!

Had such a good session in the week down at @8th_element_sports_injuries with John Martin. Booked in for a Run Lab assessment after hearing great reviews of Johns work and knowledge. Apart from being completely demoralised from seeing how bad my running form is , I have come away a really good plan of action! Now motivated to put into practise the required strength training, mobility exercises, with the view to slowly tweak and retrain my bodies running position and technique! Here's to no more knee/joint pain in the future! ���� #8thelement #runlab #running #10k #halfmarathon #marathon #gluteactivation #itbrelease #muscleroller #tendons #strengthtraining #lunges #runner

Had my body stats done a couple of weeks ago at 8th Element... would highly recommend! It tells you how much muscle and fat is in your body, the quality of your muscles and how many calories you should be aiming for during rest and active days. I have recently started training at Crossfit Medway and I am hoping to have another body stat test done in 6 months to see the results � my husband's stats were phenomenal!

After suffering with severe headaches after training I visited 8th Element for a sports massage. Wish I’d done it sooner as haven’t suffered since! Thanks Kirsty �Would highly recommend!

Visited Courtney at 8th Element this week with a lower back injury. I went in bent over in pain, and walked out standing tall. Excellent service provided in a very professional but friendly manner. I would definitely recommend. Thank you and see you next week for my second appointment.

Took my daughter to see Liam and have been really pleased with all the information and exercises we were given to help correct her posture and reactivate muscle. She is a hurdler and since our visit her PBs are being smashed.

Really great session in the 3D run lab. Already seeing an impact on my running pace after one session and some relatively simple tweaks on my technique. Highly recommend!

John helped me with a recurring injury when I was training for an important event and without his help I never would have made it over the finish line! Whenever I have a slight niggle or worry I know John will sort it and help me out to get back on track! Highly recommend and the 3D gait analysis is unreal! If you love running then you need this in your life!

I've been recovering from a suspected stress fracture for the last 6 weeks and went to the gait analysis lab today as a last ditch attempt to ensure I could run the Brighton Marathon next week injury free. John's knowledge is second to none and he was able to tweak my running technique to support my marathon running and long term running. The gait analysis is amazing and showed me really clearly where things were going wrong. I then had a cortisone injection from Liam to help my existing injury and found his advice equally helpful. Cannot recommend these guys enough!

I went to see John with a case of medial epicondylitis which had persisted for over 6 months. Previously I had seen countless Doctors, Physiotherapists and Osteopaths but none could fix the problem. John’s diligent multimodal approach to treatment has worked perfectly and I am now symptom free after such a long time and looking forward to returning to long distance triathlon.



John has created a relaxing yet focussed environment with attention to detail at the forefront. I would highly recommend to all!

I went to 8th element as I had sciatic pain for 6 months and the doctor was doing nothing for me, it's the best decision I have ever made, I saw Alex and he was very professional and knew what he was doing, for the first time in a very long 6 months I have woken up pain free, it's still a progressive recovery but I would do it again in a heart beat

I highly recommend Courtney at 8th Element for pregnancy massages!!

I’ve been going every two weeks since I was about 20 weeks pregnant and I’m now 34 weeks.

The experience is amazing and so relaxing, extremely professional.

It’s really helped with my SPD through out my pregnancy.

I have visited 8th Element on a number of occasions now due to several sports-related (and stupid- related) injuries. Erin has been super professional and highly knowledgeable in her treatment every time. My injuries have been treated promptly and pain has been reduced within hours including an incredibly painful hamstring tear. Thanks Erin and thanks 8th Element!

I have a very odd problem with my shoulder. I had tried the obvious places to get it diagnosed but with know joy. I booked an appointment with Alex and he identified the problem during our 45 min session. I'm not sure he can fix it because it is likely to need surgery, but I was delighted that he was spot on with his diagnosis, and this will allow me to get an MRI and hopefully and an answer to how it can be treated. First class because Alex took the time to get a full background, listened and then checked the shoulder out without saying "I'm sure it's connected to by backbone".

I had my first sports massage appointment with John yesterday and I was over the moon with the service he provided. His knowledge and attention to detail whilst explaining and carrying out the treatment was brilliant and the result we physically witnessed in my movement and flexibility was astonishing. I am so excited to carry on my treatments with 8th Element as I already know the benefits with my physique and agility are going to be so rewarding. This was evident after my first treatment. John is also a true gent with a timid professional attitude and this, accompanied with a clean, modern premises. I would highly recommend 8th Element as a leader in the service they provide. Can't wait to see the Osteopath too :) Thanks John definitely a pleasure.

I had my first session with John in the run lab today and I've already seen the improvements in my performance. Running a minimum of 5km a day for 1096 consecutive days, I need all the help I can get and am in safe hands with John and the team. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

I had my first appointment with John yesterday.

Having picked up an injury during Marathon training, I was pretty worried that this was going to force me out.

John identified my injury, provided me with some exercises to fix the root cause of the injury and with some manipulation has put me on the road to recovery.

Can't recommend 8th Element enough.

Looking forward to trying the Run Lab in the very near future.

I had my first appointment with John in the Run Lab yesterday. I was diagnosed with Runners Knee back in May/June and referred by my GP to Physio, but have found that my problem was getting worse rather than better as they were treating the symptom and not the cause. From my first session, John identified that the problem actually comes from my hips and lack of movement there. He adjusted my running style which instantly showed an improvement and has given me homework to do to release my hips. I would highly recommend the Run Lab and John, to any runners with an injury or those who wish to improve their performance.

I had a non-sports related injury which has been preventing me from training for my powerlifting & boxing competitions which Courtney diagnosed and treated immediately. I was impressed with the level of knowledge and professionalism. I even have ‘stretching’ homework to complete to aid recovery. I wholeheartedly recommend 8th element

Highly recommend these guys to everyone! They provide great immediate care but also useful after care advice and rehab exercises. Sports therapy is such an important thing when you’re training your body hard all the time, after all prevention is better than cure when it comes to injuries! Get involved!

Had such a good session in the week down at @8th_element_sports_injuries with John Martin. Booked in for a Run Lab assessment after hearing great reviews of Johns work and knowledge. Apart from being completely demoralised from seeing how bad my running form is , I have come away a really good plan of action! Now motivated to put into practise the required strength training, mobility exercises, with the view to slowly tweak and retrain my bodies running position and technique! Here's to no more knee/joint pain in the future! ���� #8thelement #runlab #running #10k #halfmarathon #marathon #gluteactivation #itbrelease #muscleroller #tendons #strengthtraining #lunges #runner

Had my body stats done a couple of weeks ago at 8th Element... would highly recommend! It tells you how much muscle and fat is in your body, the quality of your muscles and how many calories you should be aiming for during rest and active days. I have recently started training at Crossfit Medway and I am hoping to have another body stat test done in 6 months to see the results � my husband's stats were phenomenal!

After suffering with severe headaches after training I visited 8th Element for a sports massage. Wish I’d done it sooner as haven’t suffered since! Thanks Kirsty �Would highly recommend!

Visited Courtney at 8th Element this week with a lower back injury. I went in bent over in pain, and walked out standing tall. Excellent service provided in a very professional but friendly manner. I would definitely recommend. Thank you and see you next week for my second appointment.

Took my daughter to see Liam and have been really pleased with all the information and exercises we were given to help correct her posture and reactivate muscle. She is a hurdler and since our visit her PBs are being smashed.

Really great session in the 3D run lab. Already seeing an impact on my running pace after one session and some relatively simple tweaks on my technique. Highly recommend!

John helped me with a recurring injury when I was training for an important event and without his help I never would have made it over the finish line! Whenever I have a slight niggle or worry I know John will sort it and help me out to get back on track! Highly recommend and the 3D gait analysis is unreal! If you love running then you need this in your life!

I've been recovering from a suspected stress fracture for the last 6 weeks and went to the gait analysis lab today as a last ditch attempt to ensure I could run the Brighton Marathon next week injury free. John's knowledge is second to none and he was able to tweak my running technique to support my marathon running and long term running. The gait analysis is amazing and showed me really clearly where things were going wrong. I then had a cortisone injection from Liam to help my existing injury and found his advice equally helpful. Cannot recommend these guys enough!

I went to see John with a case of medial epicondylitis which had persisted for over 6 months. Previously I had seen countless Doctors, Physiotherapists and Osteopaths but none could fix the problem. John’s diligent multimodal approach to treatment has worked perfectly and I am now symptom free after such a long time and looking forward to returning to long distance triathlon.



John has created a relaxing yet focussed environment with attention to detail at the forefront. I would highly recommend to all!

I went to 8th element as I had sciatic pain for 6 months and the doctor was doing nothing for me, it's the best decision I have ever made, I saw Alex and he was very professional and knew what he was doing, for the first time in a very long 6 months I have woken up pain free, it's still a progressive recovery but I would do it again in a heart beat

I highly recommend Courtney at 8th Element for pregnancy massages!!

I’ve been going every two weeks since I was about 20 weeks pregnant and I’m now 34 weeks.

The experience is amazing and so relaxing, extremely professional.

It’s really helped with my SPD through out my pregnancy.

I have visited 8th Element on a number of occasions now due to several sports-related (and stupid- related) injuries. Erin has been super professional and highly knowledgeable in her treatment every time. My injuries have been treated promptly and pain has been reduced within hours including an incredibly painful hamstring tear. Thanks Erin and thanks 8th Element!

I have a very odd problem with my shoulder. I had tried the obvious places to get it diagnosed but with know joy. I booked an appointment with Alex and he identified the problem during our 45 min session. I'm not sure he can fix it because it is likely to need surgery, but I was delighted that he was spot on with his diagnosis, and this will allow me to get an MRI and hopefully and an answer to how it can be treated. First class because Alex took the time to get a full background, listened and then checked the shoulder out without saying "I'm sure it's connected to by backbone".

I had my first sports massage appointment with John yesterday and I was over the moon with the service he provided. His knowledge and attention to detail whilst explaining and carrying out the treatment was brilliant and the result we physically witnessed in my movement and flexibility was astonishing. I am so excited to carry on my treatments with 8th Element as I already know the benefits with my physique and agility are going to be so rewarding. This was evident after my first treatment. John is also a true gent with a timid professional attitude and this, accompanied with a clean, modern premises. I would highly recommend 8th Element as a leader in the service they provide. Can't wait to see the Osteopath too :) Thanks John definitely a pleasure.

I had my first session with John in the run lab today and I've already seen the improvements in my performance. Running a minimum of 5km a day for 1096 consecutive days, I need all the help I can get and am in safe hands with John and the team. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

I had my first appointment with John yesterday.

Having picked up an injury during Marathon training, I was pretty worried that this was going to force me out.

John identified my injury, provided me with some exercises to fix the root cause of the injury and with some manipulation has put me on the road to recovery.

Can't recommend 8th Element enough.

Looking forward to trying the Run Lab in the very near future.

I had my first appointment with John in the Run Lab yesterday. I was diagnosed with Runners Knee back in May/June and referred by my GP to Physio, but have found that my problem was getting worse rather than better as they were treating the symptom and not the cause. From my first session, John identified that the problem actually comes from my hips and lack of movement there. He adjusted my running style which instantly showed an improvement and has given me homework to do to release my hips. I would highly recommend the Run Lab and John, to any runners with an injury or those who wish to improve their performance.

I had a non-sports related injury which has been preventing me from training for my powerlifting & boxing competitions which Courtney diagnosed and treated immediately. I was impressed with the level of knowledge and professionalism. I even have ‘stretching’ homework to complete to aid recovery. I wholeheartedly recommend 8th element

Highly recommend these guys to everyone! They provide great immediate care but also useful after care advice and rehab exercises. Sports therapy is such an important thing when you’re training your body hard all the time, after all prevention is better than cure when it comes to injuries! Get involved!

Had such a good session in the week down at @8th_element_sports_injuries with John Martin. Booked in for a Run Lab assessment after hearing great reviews of Johns work and knowledge. Apart from being completely demoralised from seeing how bad my running form is , I have come away a really good plan of action! Now motivated to put into practise the required strength training, mobility exercises, with the view to slowly tweak and retrain my bodies running position and technique! Here's to no more knee/joint pain in the future! ���� #8thelement #runlab #running #10k #halfmarathon #marathon #gluteactivation #itbrelease #muscleroller #tendons #strengthtraining #lunges #runner

Had my body stats done a couple of weeks ago at 8th Element... would highly recommend! It tells you how much muscle and fat is in your body, the quality of your muscles and how many calories you should be aiming for during rest and active days. I have recently started training at Crossfit Medway and I am hoping to have another body stat test done in 6 months to see the results � my husband's stats were phenomenal!

After suffering with severe headaches after training I visited 8th Element for a sports massage. Wish I’d done it sooner as haven’t suffered since! Thanks Kirsty �Would highly recommend!

Visited Courtney at 8th Element this week with a lower back injury. I went in bent over in pain, and walked out standing tall. Excellent service provided in a very professional but friendly manner. I would definitely recommend. Thank you and see you next week for my second appointment.

Took my daughter to see Liam and have been really pleased with all the information and exercises we were given to help correct her posture and reactivate muscle. She is a hurdler and since our visit her PBs are being smashed.

Really great session in the 3D run lab. Already seeing an impact on my running pace after one session and some relatively simple tweaks on my technique. Highly recommend!

John helped me with a recurring injury when I was training for an important event and without his help I never would have made it over the finish line! Whenever I have a slight niggle or worry I know John will sort it and help me out to get back on track! Highly recommend and the 3D gait analysis is unreal! If you love running then you need this in your life!

I've been recovering from a suspected stress fracture for the last 6 weeks and went to the gait analysis lab today as a last ditch attempt to ensure I could run the Brighton Marathon next week injury free. John's knowledge is second to none and he was able to tweak my running technique to support my marathon running and long term running. The gait analysis is amazing and showed me really clearly where things were going wrong. I then had a cortisone injection from Liam to help my existing injury and found his advice equally helpful. Cannot recommend these guys enough!

I went to see John with a case of medial epicondylitis which had persisted for over 6 months. Previously I had seen countless Doctors, Physiotherapists and Osteopaths but none could fix the problem. John’s diligent multimodal approach to treatment has worked perfectly and I am now symptom free after such a long time and looking forward to returning to long distance triathlon.



John has created a relaxing yet focussed environment with attention to detail at the forefront. I would highly recommend to all!

I went to 8th element as I had sciatic pain for 6 months and the doctor was doing nothing for me, it's the best decision I have ever made, I saw Alex and he was very professional and knew what he was doing, for the first time in a very long 6 months I have woken up pain free, it's still a progressive recovery but I would do it again in a heart beat

I highly recommend Courtney at 8th Element for pregnancy massages!!

I’ve been going every two weeks since I was about 20 weeks pregnant and I’m now 34 weeks.

The experience is amazing and so relaxing, extremely professional.

It’s really helped with my SPD through out my pregnancy.

I have visited 8th Element on a number of occasions now due to several sports-related (and stupid- related) injuries. Erin has been super professional and highly knowledgeable in her treatment every time. My injuries have been treated promptly and pain has been reduced within hours including an incredibly painful hamstring tear. Thanks Erin and thanks 8th Element!

I have a very odd problem with my shoulder. I had tried the obvious places to get it diagnosed but with know joy. I booked an appointment with Alex and he identified the problem during our 45 min session. I'm not sure he can fix it because it is likely to need surgery, but I was delighted that he was spot on with his diagnosis, and this will allow me to get an MRI and hopefully and an answer to how it can be treated. First class because Alex took the time to get a full background, listened and then checked the shoulder out without saying "I'm sure it's connected to by backbone".

I had my first sports massage appointment with John yesterday and I was over the moon with the service he provided. His knowledge and attention to detail whilst explaining and carrying out the treatment was brilliant and the result we physically witnessed in my movement and flexibility was astonishing. I am so excited to carry on my treatments with 8th Element as I already know the benefits with my physique and agility are going to be so rewarding. This was evident after my first treatment. John is also a true gent with a timid professional attitude and this, accompanied with a clean, modern premises. I would highly recommend 8th Element as a leader in the service they provide. Can't wait to see the Osteopath too :) Thanks John definitely a pleasure.

I had my first session with John in the run lab today and I've already seen the improvements in my performance. Running a minimum of 5km a day for 1096 consecutive days, I need all the help I can get and am in safe hands with John and the team. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

I had my first appointment with John yesterday.

Having picked up an injury during Marathon training, I was pretty worried that this was going to force me out.

John identified my injury, provided me with some exercises to fix the root cause of the injury and with some manipulation has put me on the road to recovery.

Can't recommend 8th Element enough.

Looking forward to trying the Run Lab in the very near future.

I had my first appointment with John in the Run Lab yesterday. I was diagnosed with Runners Knee back in May/June and referred by my GP to Physio, but have found that my problem was getting worse rather than better as they were treating the symptom and not the cause. From my first session, John identified that the problem actually comes from my hips and lack of movement there. He adjusted my running style which instantly showed an improvement and has given me homework to do to release my hips. I would highly recommend the Run Lab and John, to any runners with an injury or those who wish to improve their performance.

I had a non-sports related injury which has been preventing me from training for my powerlifting & boxing competitions which Courtney diagnosed and treated immediately. I was impressed with the level of knowledge and professionalism. I even have ‘stretching’ homework to complete to aid recovery. I wholeheartedly recommend 8th element

Highly recommend these guys to everyone! They provide great immediate care but also useful after care advice and rehab exercises. Sports therapy is such an important thing when you’re training your body hard all the time, after all prevention is better than cure when it comes to injuries! Get involved!

Had such a good session in the week down at @8th_element_sports_injuries with John Martin. Booked in for a Run Lab assessment after hearing great reviews of Johns work and knowledge. Apart from being completely demoralised from seeing how bad my running form is , I have come away a really good plan of action! Now motivated to put into practise the required strength training, mobility exercises, with the view to slowly tweak and retrain my bodies running position and technique! Here's to no more knee/joint pain in the future! ���� #8thelement #runlab #running #10k #halfmarathon #marathon #gluteactivation #itbrelease #muscleroller #tendons #strengthtraining #lunges #runner

Had my body stats done a couple of weeks ago at 8th Element... would highly recommend! It tells you how much muscle and fat is in your body, the quality of your muscles and how many calories you should be aiming for during rest and active days. I have recently started training at Crossfit Medway and I am hoping to have another body stat test done in 6 months to see the results � my husband's stats were phenomenal!

After suffering with severe headaches after training I visited 8th Element for a sports massage. Wish I’d done it sooner as haven’t suffered since! Thanks Kirsty �Would highly recommend!

Visited Courtney at 8th Element this week with a lower back injury. I went in bent over in pain, and walked out standing tall. Excellent service provided in a very professional but friendly manner. I would definitely recommend. Thank you and see you next week for my second appointment.

Took my daughter to see Liam and have been really pleased with all the information and exercises we were given to help correct her posture and reactivate muscle. She is a hurdler and since our visit her PBs are being smashed.

Really great session in the 3D run lab. Already seeing an impact on my running pace after one session and some relatively simple tweaks on my technique. Highly recommend!

John helped me with a recurring injury when I was training for an important event and without his help I never would have made it over the finish line! Whenever I have a slight niggle or worry I know John will sort it and help me out to get back on track! Highly recommend and the 3D gait analysis is unreal! If you love running then you need this in your life!

I've been recovering from a suspected stress fracture for the last 6 weeks and went to the gait analysis lab today as a last ditch attempt to ensure I could run the Brighton Marathon next week injury free. John's knowledge is second to none and he was able to tweak my running technique to support my marathon running and long term running. The gait analysis is amazing and showed me really clearly where things were going wrong. I then had a cortisone injection from Liam to help my existing injury and found his advice equally helpful. Cannot recommend these guys enough!

I went to see John with a case of medial epicondylitis which had persisted for over 6 months. Previously I had seen countless Doctors, Physiotherapists and Osteopaths but none could fix the problem. John’s diligent multimodal approach to treatment has worked perfectly and I am now symptom free after such a long time and looking forward to returning to long distance triathlon.



John has created a relaxing yet focussed environment with attention to detail at the forefront. I would highly recommend to all!

I went to 8th element as I had sciatic pain for 6 months and the doctor was doing nothing for me, it's the best decision I have ever made, I saw Alex and he was very professional and knew what he was doing, for the first time in a very long 6 months I have woken up pain free, it's still a progressive recovery but I would do it again in a heart beat

I highly recommend Courtney at 8th Element for pregnancy massages!!

I’ve been going every two weeks since I was about 20 weeks pregnant and I’m now 34 weeks.

The experience is amazing and so relaxing, extremely professional.

It’s really helped with my SPD through out my pregnancy.

I have visited 8th Element on a number of occasions now due to several sports-related (and stupid- related) injuries. Erin has been super professional and highly knowledgeable in her treatment every time. My injuries have been treated promptly and pain has been reduced within hours including an incredibly painful hamstring tear. Thanks Erin and thanks 8th Element!

I have a very odd problem with my shoulder. I had tried the obvious places to get it diagnosed but with know joy. I booked an appointment with Alex and he identified the problem during our 45 min session. I'm not sure he can fix it because it is likely to need surgery, but I was delighted that he was spot on with his diagnosis, and this will allow me to get an MRI and hopefully and an answer to how it can be treated. First class because Alex took the time to get a full background, listened and then checked the shoulder out without saying "I'm sure it's connected to by backbone".

I had my first sports massage appointment with John yesterday and I was over the moon with the service he provided. His knowledge and attention to detail whilst explaining and carrying out the treatment was brilliant and the result we physically witnessed in my movement and flexibility was astonishing. I am so excited to carry on my treatments with 8th Element as I already know the benefits with my physique and agility are going to be so rewarding. This was evident after my first treatment. John is also a true gent with a timid professional attitude and this, accompanied with a clean, modern premises. I would highly recommend 8th Element as a leader in the service they provide. Can't wait to see the Osteopath too :) Thanks John definitely a pleasure.

I had my first session with John in the run lab today and I've already seen the improvements in my performance. Running a minimum of 5km a day for 1096 consecutive days, I need all the help I can get and am in safe hands with John and the team. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

I had my first appointment with John yesterday.

Having picked up an injury during Marathon training, I was pretty worried that this was going to force me out.

John identified my injury, provided me with some exercises to fix the root cause of the injury and with some manipulation has put me on the road to recovery.

Can't recommend 8th Element enough.

Looking forward to trying the Run Lab in the very near future.

I had my first appointment with John in the Run Lab yesterday. I was diagnosed with Runners Knee back in May/June and referred by my GP to Physio, but have found that my problem was getting worse rather than better as they were treating the symptom and not the cause. From my first session, John identified that the problem actually comes from my hips and lack of movement there. He adjusted my running style which instantly showed an improvement and has given me homework to do to release my hips. I would highly recommend the Run Lab and John, to any runners with an injury or those who wish to improve their performance.

I had a non-sports related injury which has been preventing me from training for my powerlifting & boxing competitions which Courtney diagnosed and treated immediately. I was impressed with the level of knowledge and professionalism. I even have ‘stretching’ homework to complete to aid recovery. I wholeheartedly recommend 8th element

Highly recommend these guys to everyone! They provide great immediate care but also useful after care advice and rehab exercises. Sports therapy is such an important thing when you’re training your body hard all the time, after all prevention is better than cure when it comes to injuries! Get involved!

Had such a good session in the week down at @8th_element_sports_injuries with John Martin. Booked in for a Run Lab assessment after hearing great reviews of Johns work and knowledge. Apart from being completely demoralised from seeing how bad my running form is , I have come away a really good plan of action! Now motivated to put into practise the required strength training, mobility exercises, with the view to slowly tweak and retrain my bodies running position and technique! Here's to no more knee/joint pain in the future! ���� #8thelement #runlab #running #10k #halfmarathon #marathon #gluteactivation #itbrelease #muscleroller #tendons #strengthtraining #lunges #runner

Had my body stats done a couple of weeks ago at 8th Element... would highly recommend! It tells you how much muscle and fat is in your body, the quality of your muscles and how many calories you should be aiming for during rest and active days. I have recently started training at Crossfit Medway and I am hoping to have another body stat test done in 6 months to see the results � my husband's stats were phenomenal!

After suffering with severe headaches after training I visited 8th Element for a sports massage. Wish I’d done it sooner as haven’t suffered since! Thanks Kirsty �Would highly recommend!