Most people would agree a massage makes them feel good. But many probably don’t realise exactly how good a regular massage is for their overall health. How about if they knew massage could improve performance, aid recovery, prevent and eliminate injuries, reduce stress and even enhance metabolism and circulation! Massage has so many other […]

It’s normal to experience muscle pain after exercising if it’s been a while since you were active or performed a certain movement. This type of pain – called delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS – generally develops several hours later and exacerbates over the next few days. The exercise that induces DOMS consists of eccentric […]

If you include cricket as part of your regular fitness regimen you need to incorporate a balanced, well-rounded stretching routine to keep your muscles loose, supple and pain free. The best time to do this routine is at the end of your cricket game. Cool down with a few minute of easy, slow walking and […]

Not only is stretching important for flexibility, it is critical for massive, rapid muscle growth.   When you think about gaining muscle, stretching is probably not the first thing that pops into your head. But did you know that stretching plays a critical role in building muscle?   What is the fascia? Every muscle in […]

Learn how to use PNF Stretching to take your Flexibility to the next level. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a more advanced form of flexibility training that involves both the stretching and contraction of the muscle group being targeted. PNF stretching was originally developed as a form of rehabilitation, and to that effect it is […]

The Benefits, Types and Uses of Sports Massage Therapy Massage is one of my all-time favorite injury rehabilitation techniques. I’d even go as far as saying; it’s the most effective form of injury rehabilitation therapy for speeding up the healing process and preventing re-injury. Without it, the injured athlete rarely recovers fully. The following article […]

Unlike rigid tape which many people find too stiff and restrictive, Rocktape is stretchy and is quickly becoming the preferred tape used by practitioners and athletes. Key benefits of using Rocktape: Assists to decrease pain Assists to reduce swelling Allows full range of movement Hypoallergenic – no zinc oxide or latex Water resistant – can be worn […]

Massage may work as well as drugs like aspirin or Advil in easing pain from intense exercise. Researchers at McMaster University in Canada found that massage affects the activity of certain genes, directly reducing inflammation in muscles — the same result you’d get by taking aspirin or ibuprofen — and boosting their ability to recover […]

This is the question I get asked a lot ‘should I put heat or ice on it?’ The graph below will help you with that question. Always if in doubt, apply ice to the affected area. If you play sport, get an instant ice pack. You’ll never know when you’ll need it. ‪#‎fridayfacts‬

Researchers in Spain have shown that the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headache improves within 24 hours after receiving a 30-minute massage. #fridayfacts Researchers at the University of Granada — in collaboration with the Clinical Hospital San Cecilio and the University Rey Juan Carlos — have shown that the psychological and physiological […]