Tapering and Massage
Marathon season is upon us once again, the roads and parks are full of people training hard for one of the longest races of their lives. Here in the South East we have the Brighton Marathon on 6th April 2014 and of course, the famous London Marathon on 13th April 2014. By now, competitors will be doing some long runs before they taper off their training in preparation for the big day.
Back to the Routine - 5 Reasons Why Massage Could Benefit You!
The children are back at school, the summer is drawing to a close and most of us have probably taken our holidays. It’s back to work, the routine and the onset of winter to look forward to. With this in mind, some of you may have decided to start a new fitness programme, taken up a new hobby or decided to get stuck into work after the lull of the summer. So why should a regular massage be part of your weekly routine?
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and the benefit of massage
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) occurs in the body when repetitive tasks, exertions and sustaining awkward positions causes injury to the musculoskeletal and nervous system, this can often be occupational. It is most commonly seen in the arms, hands and fingers from using the computer keyboard and mouse. RSI is the term used to describe a number of conditions of the muscles, tendons and soft tissues due to the repetitive use of that part of the body. Unfortunately, RSI is not like a strain from a sudden injury or accident, it is usually a condition which lasts much longer and takes more time to ease the pain. RSI is not to be confused with an overuse injury which is when muscles and tendons are used excessively, ie when running and preparing for a marathon. Unlike RSI, overuse does not involve the constant repetition of the same movement.
Nervous About Massage
Having been a professional massage therapist for many years I sometimes see people who become self conscious before, and at the beginning of the massage session - this is very often when clients are new to massage or myself as a therapist. In this weeks blog I look at some of the embarrassing questions that you may have and hopefully I will be able to provide some reassuring answers. The massage therapy sessions I provide are completely professional and tailored to your needs accordingly