Massage blog @ Saffron Walden

Understanding Shin Splints: The Biomechanics Behind the Pain, I find that once you understand shin splints they are fairly simple to sort out.. Shin Splints AKA - Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). It’s one of the most common overuse injuries, especially in runners and active individuals. But to fix it properly...not just patch it uP, you need to understand why it happens. Let’s break it down from a biomechanical point of view. THESE ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES Foot Mechan

For decades, we’ve all been told to “R.I.C.E.” an injury. I remember learning it on my GCSE PE and even my Sports massage course. Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation 🫠 It sounded logical: reduce swelling, stay off it, wait it out. But as recovery science has evolved, we’ve learned that healing doesn’t come from freezing or avoiding movement.. it comes from circulation, calm, and care. The new method is In two parts...which stage are you? Peace and Love in Sports injury Th

What Stress Does to Muscles When you’re stressed, your body goes into “fight or flight” mode. Your breathing becomes shallow, your...

I see this a lot at my massage room in Saffron Walden. A tight Quadratus lumborum (QL) This is a muscle in your lower back region that,...

Upper back and shoulders is my most popular complaint at my massage room in Saffron Walden, but sometimes you feel your ENTIRE back feels...

i'm going to ask you a great question... and you can use this in everything. "If you could not post about it on social media, or tell...

When I am stressed, it flares up my auto immune disease. Not instantly, but normally when the stress is over. I can go from being a...

“Knots” aren’t literally little tied-up lumps in the muscle, but the feeling is real. Not actual knots  – Muscles don’t tie themselves up...

Are you a runner? Do you want to perform the best you can? Prevent injury? Have longevity In the sport? Then I have my 10 weeks Runners...

Nope. Not much.... The IT band is as tough as seatbelt material. Studies show it doesn’t actually “stretch” or change length through...

Do I Need a Sports Massage or a Deep Tissue Massage? If you’ve ever Googled “massage in Saffron Walden”  or “sports massage Saffron...

I go to a barbers in Saffron Walden, because they are good but they also don't speak much to me. I rather like the silence. It's not...

When coming to my massage clinic in Saffron Walden, you might be wondering what you should wear? It's a slightly awkward convo... i...

I'm about to share too much... oh well. I used to have to bang on the bedroom wall behind me just to get someone to help me out of bed so...

If you're searching for sports massage in Saffron Walden, chances are you're looking for professional help to ease muscular tension,...

What is Pre-Event Sports Massage? Boost Your Performance in Saffron Walden with Targeted Massage If you're an athlete or fitness...

I have seen many people for massage in Saffron Walden and also for Personal training who literally never feel their hip flexors being...

Here I have a video on how to get some help with your tight upper back. At my massage room in Saffron Walden I will be able to help you...

Apex Recovery room is my comprehensive massage and recovery room in Saffron Walden. We have the best location for your treatment! Right...

If I could specialise in one area of massage I would pick helping people with headaches. Why? because what I do works and I trust it...