https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/post-titled9b3237a Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:30:07 GMT https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/post-titled9b3237a https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/myofascia-release Fri, 29 Nov 2019 11:30:34 GMT https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/myofascia-release myofascia,sports,massage thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/back-neck-shoulders Posture is important! Fri, 03 May 2019 10:12:09 GMT https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/back-neck-shoulders thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/calling-all-marathon-runners Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:10:50 GMT https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/calling-all-marathon-runners London,Marathon thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/mother-s-day Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:14:18 GMT https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/mother-s-day https://www.facebook.com/srmassageuk/notifications/ thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/cervical-neck-exercises This post will talk about neck (cervical) pain and how some stretches can help. Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:10:29 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/cervical-neck-exercises neck,pain,strecthes,cervical,back,spine,flexion,extension,lateral,rotation thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/frozen-shoulder Causes, symptoms and exercises Tue, 22 May 2018 08:17:25 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/frozen-shoulder thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/muscle-imbalance Did you know that muscle imbalance is relative to the individual. For example muscles on one side will become more developed than the other - like a tennis or golf player who is either right handed or left handed and exercises a dominant part of the body. Sat, 07 Apr 2018 08:49:32 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/muscle-imbalance muscle,imbalance,tennis,golf,exericses thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/palpation The importance of palpation - the therapist can identify changes in texture, tension or actual damage in the soft tissue. Many of these will be localised - so by applying advanced techniques, soft tissue release and trigger points will contribute towards the healing process. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:59:46 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/palpation palpation,tension,tissue,texture thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/why-have-a-consultation-prior-to-massage-treatment Why is it important to have Consultation before treatment? To provide safe and effective treatments, the consultation is there to check if there are any contraindications to massage - i.e. anything that prohibits massage treatment as it may increase symptoms / create problems. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 09:03:02 GMT https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/why-have-a-consultation-prior-to-massage-treatment consultation,safety,contraindications,massage,symptoms thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/tissue-flexibility Tissue flexibility - Massage is able to stretch specific localised areas of tissue in a way that may not be possible for functional exercise. Deep longitudinal stroking can stretch the tissues by drawing them apart and in all possible directions. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 09:01:17 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/tissue-flexibility tissue,flexibility,stroking,exercise thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/adhesions-fibrous-tissue-part-3 Adhesions & fibrous tissue part 3 - frictions loosen knots, increasing blood flow which stimulates healing and continues the breakdown process. Often a large knot will appear to have reduced by 10% at the end of a massage, but when palpated 3-4 days later, it can reduce 20-30% . Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:59:47 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/adhesions-fibrous-tissue-part-3 stimulates,breakdown,reduction,massage thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/adhesions-fibrous-tissue-part-2 Adhesions & fibrous tissue part 2 - when a large fibrous knot of compacted tissue has formed there may be little or no circulation running through it & a natural healing process cannot take place, however, friction can loosen the knot and allow blood flow more easily through it. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:58:30 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/adhesions-fibrous-tissue-part-2 blood,flow,loosen,friction thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/adhesions-fibrous-tissue-part-1 Adhesion's & fibrous tissue - are created by scar tissue that cause the real problem in tissue function. For muscle to function, fibres need to glide smoothly together alongside one another. Over time a local area of muscle fibres can mat together into a hard lump/knot. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:52:15 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/adhesions-fibrous-tissue-part-1 adhesions,fibrous,tissue,lump,knot thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/how-does-massage-help-injury-recovery Why can massage help injury recovery? Massage is a natural therapy & the principal method of treating musculoskeletal problems. Minor injuries are most common but if not dealt with can lead to problematic conditions. Massage helps prevent injury but also posture and stress. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:50:22 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/how-does-massage-help-injury-recovery muscle,injury,recovery thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/your-posture Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:48:45 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/your-posture posture,sleep,walk,run thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/overuse-of-muscles Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:46:14 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/overuse-of-muscles thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/massage-techniques What are frictions & deep stroking massage techniques used for? They are most effective when dealing with scar tissue, fibrous adhesions and muscle tension. They are supported by general stroking & kneading, preparing the tissues to be easier to work deeper into them. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:42:48 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/massage-techniques scar,tissue,adhesions,fibrous,muscle,tension,stroking,kneading thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/post-title No we don't, but we do use towels to help absorb any oils/lotions. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:39:47 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/post-title thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/my-first-blog-post Why do muscles hurt or ache? Muscles often become tight, knotted or tense due to tension, stress, overuse & minor injuries. Pain is usually localised, affecting just a few muscles or a small part of your body. If you would like treatment visit: www.sr-massage.co.uk Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:34:06 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/my-first-blog-post muscles,ache,knot,tight,stress,overuse,injuries thumbnail https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/my-first-blog-post Why do muscles hurt or ache? Muscles often become tight, knotted or tense due to tension, stress, overuse & minor injuries. Pain is usually localised, affecting just a few muscles or a small part of your body. If you would like treatment visit: www.sr-massage.co.uk Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:34:06 GMT 0017445160 (S ROBERTS) https://93f13c26srmassage.multiscreensite.com/my-first-blog-post muscles,ache,knot,tight,stress,overuse,injuries thumbnail