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Sports Massage for Swimmers

Sports massage helps to increase flexibility in the muscles around a joint which in turn then increases range of movement.

A common question we get asked is should I come to see a Chiropractor or Sports Massage Therapist? Or is it beneficial to see both?

Golf is a sport that uses a huge range of muscles and joints in the body, from the entirety of the back to the wrist.

Runner’s knee is a common injury for runners (funnily enough). One of the causes of pain is located on the outside of the knee.

It is important that as athletes we prepare ourselves for exercise physically and mentally and also allow ourselves to fully wind down after.

There is a common preconception that sports/deep tissue massage needs to be painful in order for it to be of any benefit.

With the FIFA Women’s World Cup well underway, it is a perfect time to look into common football injuries and how to prevent and treat them.

Now the summer months have arrived, you may be thinking about taking up Tennis. It is important to be aware of what injuries you might face.

When someone has Plantar fasciitis they experience pain in the heel of the foot which radiates along the bottom of the inside of the foot.