A deep tissue massage (also known as a sports massage) provides for a wealth of benefits for the average sportsman or woman. However, if you’ve arrived here, you may be fearing the worst and presuming that deep tissue massages are very painful (there are certainly enough misleading articles online). How do deep tissue massages work? Deep tissue massages hone in…
If you’re experiencing back pain, then rest assured that you’re far from alone. As many as 80% of us report lower back pain at some point in our lives. Bad posture can be both a cause of back pain, as well a contributor to an ongoing back injury or condition. How is your posture affecting your back pain? The following…
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) involve the major jaw structures in the head that are responsible for motion, most specifically the lower and upper parts of the jaw (mandible and mandibular fossa of the temporal bone). Symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders involve: pain in the jaw, aches and pains in and around the ear, a locking jaw and difficulty chewing. All…
Back pain is a national epidemic, affecting a staggering eight in ten of us during our lifetimes, costing the UK economy £2.8 million annually, and consistently landing the NHS with a yearly bill amounting to £1 billion. Whilst the contributors to back problems are incredibly well publicised (including bad posture, heavy manual work and incorrect lifting techniques) the not-so helpful…
You’ve heard of a sports massage, but what is it? What does it involve? Why should I have one? What is a sports massage?The Sports Massage Association defines sports massage as “the application of soft tissue techniques with the aim of managing, manipulating and rehabilitating muscles, tendons and ligaments” A sports massage targets tight muscles, helps inactive muscles and improves the condition…
Did you know there are different types of pain? And it’s not related to how much it hurts? It’s measured in the length of time it takes for the pain to go. How long you experience pain determines whether it’s “acute” or “chronic” pain. Acute painAcute pain is when the pain last for under three months. This can include a…
