Further to the government enforcing a fire-breaker in Wales as of Friday 23rd October, the Whitchurch Clinic will be closed. I will be reopening on Monday 9th November all being well. Any questions or issues please get in contact Here...
Integral Running Muscles The gastrocnemius and soleus are 2 separate muscles in the lower limb of your leg and together are known as the calf muscles. The main action of both of these is to plantar flex the foot/ankle. In other words to push you on your...
Initial assessment Before hands on treatment can begin some time is spent just looking at the patient/client. Its important to observe how he or she walks, stands, sits, breathes, holds their hands, crosses his legs, reads intake forms, rubs his neck, carries a purse,...
đIMPORTANT MESSAGEđ We are currently open, but are reviewing the situation on a daily basis. Please be advised that you should NOT attend your sport massage appointment if:⣠⣠âď¸You have any new symptoms of a high temperature, persistent cough and/or sore...
What is dry needling Im often asked what’s the difference between Dry needling and acupuncture. They both involve puncturing the skin with thin needles to treat therapeutic ailments. While they both aim at providing pain relief (amongst other things) the...
FIND OUT HOW SPORTS MASSAGE CAN HELP YOUR RUNNING. Â If you are a runner (or take part in any sport) sports massage therapy should be an integral part of your preparation and recovery plan. Massage does not only aid the injured runner, but also helps keep injuries at...
Muscles that feel tight are usually weak This topic is not discussed enough in the health and sports industry, and could probably be used to describe most of my clients in some aspect or another. How often have we all heard that my hamstrings are feeling...
The Importance of a Great Quad Stretch Whether youâre getting ready for a long 26.2 mile run or youâre working in the gym specifically to build your quadricep muscles, the right stretching program is integral to any training regime and more often than not is left out....
Do you have pain in your upper back? If youâre reading this at your computer, or sitting on your couch, take a moment to look and think about your posture. Are your shoulders rounded? is your stomach slouched forward and is your head jutting out like a bird? If you...
Cardiff Sports Massage Clinic The first thing to say is that shin splints aren’t one particular injury but a generic term for pain and discomfort along the shin and lower leg. Generally speaking there are two types of pain. “anterior” and...
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