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In the past few years, massage guns have become very popular amongst the more active population. Aches and pains have been self-treated by the use of massage guns, but they can cause serious injuries if used incorrectly. It’s always best to take professional advice in the first instance, and ideally...
Understanding when you need a sports massage is likely to improve your performance – if you’re particularly athletic – and your overall well-being. The body will send signals when some professional intervention is called for, so let’s take a look at the top four signs that indicate when you need...
It can be quite a daunting prospect when looking for the right massage therapist, given the personal nature of the job involved. Clearly, for any potential client, feeling absolutely at ease and comfortable with both the therapist and the surroundings is of paramount importance. As a long-standing client of John...
In recent years sports massages have increased in popularity, and they’re not unlike other massage therapies in that a lubricant is used upon the client who will lie flat on a massage bed or table. For a massage to be considered a sports massage however, the therapist should be focusing...
There is a reason why we’re told to drink a few litres of water each and every day, and that’s because keeping properly hydrated is vital to our general health and wellbeing. The significance of needing to stay hydrated during massage therapy should therefore be somewhat self-explanatory. However, it’s surprising...
If you’ve ever wondered about if cupping therapy could work for you, read on. A traditional practice that has been around for thousands of years, originating in China, cupping is still hugely misunderstood by the lay person, and should only be administered by a fully qualified masseur. The technique involves...
There are a few myths surrounding sports massage, the major one being that it causes more harm than good. It’s important to note that the service should only be conducted by a qualified professional, and furthermore, any sports massage should be tailored to the client’s tolerance level in terms of...
Following my previous massage sessions with John, and the issues that I’ve continued to experience with my knees, particularly the left one, he and I, after some discussion, decided that a loosening of the gastrocnemius muscle would be worth exploring. As with the soleus muscle, the gastrocnemius is used predominantly...
It’s imperative to remember that alongside any exercise programme that you undertake, you must allow time for stretching of the muscles. When I talk about stretching, I don’t mean a few minutes at the end of each session. How about an entire gym session focused solely on stretching? At the...
Given my continued issues with a lack of cartilage in my knees, diagnosed as Level 4 Osteoarthritis, aside from a total knee replacement there is little I can do other than strengthening the muscles surrounding the knee as well as having those that are tight massaged by John Chin at...
Written by a client of John’s, this post describes the Craniosacral Therapy experience first-hand. I began massage therapy with John once i’d developed lower back pain. I was also suffering pain and tightness in my right hamstring that worsened after running. My back pain continued to worsen until I could...
Craniosacral therapy or cranial balancing is a non-invasive form of massage therapy that was developed by Osteopath, Dr John E. Upledger. The treatment provides a range of benefits for individuals of all ages and is often used alongside other healthcare services and complementary therapies. From providing a sense of calm after a traumatic birth to...
Massage therapy covers a range of different massage types, each aiming to relieve stress, tension, and pain across the body. One common type is a medical sports massage. In this article, we’re going to explain what a sports massage is, what the benefits are, and why you should have one. What...
Difficulties with digestion are more common than you might think. It’s thought that around 40% of people have at least one digestive symptom at any one time. Symptoms are often caused by certain foods and can include gas, bloating, stomach cramps and diarrhoea. Many people who experience these kinds of symptoms suffer from...
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Chinese Five Elements outline the relationship between nature and the body. The Five Elements Theory underlines the foundations of many Chinese disciplines, including martial arts and feng shui, and explains that for the body to be completely healthy, each element must be in balance. What Are The...