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Why gardening leaves you aching and how to prevent it
I love this time of year. The minute the weather turns, it’s hard to ignore the garden any longer. There’s always more to do than you think. Digging, weeding, and tackling all the bits that have been left a little too long, often followed by those familiar gardening aches and pains Gardening has a funny…
What Is Scar Therapy and Why It Matters
Most people don’t think much about a scar once it has healed. If the stitches are out and the skin has closed, it’s easy to assume everything is done. But for many people, a scar can still feel tight, sensitive, numb or uncomfortable, sometimes months or even years later. Every time your skin is cut,…
What to expect during an appointment with COVID-19 Precautions
How has your sports massage appointment changed? Your health and well-being is our number one priority and our new Covid-19 procedures detail a few essential changes to your sports massage appointment. Below is a breakdown of what we have implemented to keep everyone safe. This will let you know what you can expect, before and…
Why massage is good for your mental health
The challenges of everyday life can not only put stress on our minds but also on our bodies. Stress activates the central nervous system, which then produces “stress hormones” called adrenaline and cortisol. They cause elevated heartbeat and blood pressure, muscle tension or increased alertness. Dealing with stressful situations for a prolonged time often results…
PEACE and LOVE to help your sprains and strains
Rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries such as sprains and a strains is one area where research and guidance is constantly evolving. Most of us are familiar with the rest, ice, compression, elevation or RICE healing process, however a recent study by British Journal of Sports Medicine has now introduced 2 new acronyms; PEACE and LOVE. These…
Welcome to my new Website
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my very first blog post and a huge welcome to my new website. Recently I was thinking back to where the journey began that led to my new website. Having worked within a corporate environment for about last 20+ years I was never completely fulfilled…