We know that the last thing you feel like doing after exercise is spending more of your precious leisure time stretching. Free time for many is sparse these days and it is hard enough to find time to exercise and easy to find excuses not to stretch. However, it is worth noting that just 2-3 minutes of key stretches after exercise will be massively beneficial.
My road to Rio adventure started way back in February 2015 when I was shortlisted for interview for the role of Massage Therapist for Team GB at the Paralympic Games in Rio 18 months later. The process was a full day of group interviews with team interaction and presenting. I came away from this day knowing I had done my best and my Paralympic fate would be in the hands of the British Paralympic Association (BPA) selectors.
Sally Barker is aiming to give Great Britain’s Paralympians a ‘helping hand’ in their quest for glory in Rio, writes The Bolton New’s Alex James. The Chorley-based sports massage therapist is one of two masseurs in the GB team whose role will be to make sure each athlete is loose, limbered and raring to go.
Yes we do…treat under 18’s as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. We have a variety of younger clients who visit all of our clinics for deep tissue massage, injury advice and postural assessments. Gymnasts, waterpolo players, swimmers, cyclists and even Irish Dancers use our services. Our expertise helps these youngsters to stay fit to compete.
Heat or ice is a regular debate amongst many and one of the most frequently asked questions by clients that walk into our clinics. It is a question that needs to be answered in order for our clients to make a speedy recovery or prevent ongoing injuries. There are few rules that need to be followed to understand the “Heat or ICE” debate…
There’s one question that our Therapists are commonly asked before and during treatments at our clinics…how much is this going to hurt? The answer to this question can vary depending on the clients’ needs, as well as the kind of treatment they require. Not all deep tissue massages have to be deep and firm. We can still achieve the desired result with less pressure rather than more, depending on your tolerance level to pressure and depth.
Stronger muscles, ligaments and tendons guard against injury and help improve gait consistency in ever runner. Try to incorporate these exercises into your training schedule and try to do them before every run to activate your running-specific muscles and stay injury-free.
Common questions I get asked by clients are “I think I know what stretches to do but I’m not sure if I am doing them correctly” or “I was stretching before exercising but was told not to do them before exercising because it can reduce performance”. These sort of questions often come up as an after thought because at the end of the day we exercise for our own personal goals which are usually strength, physique or just to keep fit.
Two-thirds of runners complain they suffer from Achilles tendon pain. Achilles tendon injuries affect runners 10 times more frequently than non-athletes of the same age (athletics weekly). Achilles tendons are commonly affected by tendinopathy which are overuse injuries characterised by localised tendon pain with loading and dysfunction.
In this blog we explain what the gluteal muscles are, where they are located, the function of the gluteal muscles and problems associated with this area. We also highlight what SB Sports Massage & Rehabilitation can do if you are experiencing issues with this muscle group, such as sports massage, exercises rehabilitation and advice.
Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions that we see here at SB Sports Massage & Rehabilitation. It has a high prevalence and recurrence rate. Globally the annual incidence is approximately 18% for neck pain.
Football provides an enjoyable form of aerobic exercise developing teamwork, agility and coordination. It is currently the most popular team sport worldwide and is played and watched by billions. Regardless of age, level or technical ability players must be aware of the risks for injury.
Thankfully the majority of football injuries are soft tissue damage, with the majority of strains and sprains coming around the ankle and knee joint. Injury prevention, early detection of injuries and treatment will improve your performance and keep you on the field for longer.
