RDMassage

New client!

Here is an extreme result from cupping… Having played rugby for numerous years, been in a car crash and working a manual job often in tight, cramped spaces, this client has never seen anyone for his aches which has led to serious pain!

His initial request today was for some cupping, which I started with light massage to encourage blood flow. With even the most superficial massage eliciting a painful response after today’s treatment we have decided he will need rigorous follow up and manage the worst of it and then maintenance sessions to keep on top of his pain.

Follow along to see his rehab journey

April availability now out!

Lots of new clients this month and it was lovely to meet you all! Slots are filling up quicker and quicker recently so please message me to get your appointments in. Slots on Friday are limited.

Look after your body and it will look after you!

I’m always asked what my target audience is for sports massages, but why limit myself?

Most of my clients are people I have met from the rugby world and because of this they are mostly men!

But did you know women are more likely to suffer with muscle injury’s or carry tension and this is often due to carrying children, bags and other daily objects.

Not only do they carry more tension but they also carry it differently! The broadness of males shoulders mean their tension is spread and more likely diffused across the trapezius muscles where as women’s muscles groups tend to be smaller and clustered so tension is held in the infraspinatus and latissimus doesi.

In your first appointment I will assess where your problem area is and give you advise to reduce tension building after treatment.

Come and see me for more information ✨

Thank you all for such a busy few weeks! I’m getting some really good feedback from all treatments and it’s lovely seeing some new faces.

If you have received a treatment and would like to give me some feedback on here then please do so on my page, if you would like to keep it private feel free to message me. I welcome all feedback, constructive feedback is important for growth.

RDMassage 💕

Here is the perfect example of different reactions in tissue to cupping!

The darker red/purple marks show severe stagnation which is poor blood flow to the area which is causing a build up of toxins

Some areas have red marks with some darker areas around the outside/through out, this is where blood flow is only slightly reduced causing some build up of toxins

The plain red areas with no stagnation is a sign of healthy blood flow

If the marks have no reaction or no change in colour this could suggest an imbalance or reduced/lack of function and could be more aided by other techniques

Where are your problem areas and do you think the cups would reflect this?

You can now add cupping to your self care!

This can be done as an individual session or an addition to your booked treatment.

If you would like to know the benefits of cupping therapy see my previous post which explains the benefits to your body and breaks down how the cells perform to heal damaged tissue.

Busy client day today with lots of lovely feedback and returning clients!

Here are my March dates, message me to book!

Remember to look after you, even if that’s drinking more water and getting out the house for fresh air. You can not pour from an empty cup 💧

Why cupping therapy?

Dry cupping specifically is using a dome shaped cup to create a vacuum and draw the skin tight encouraging blood flow to an area.

The increase in blood flow allows mast cells and white blood cells to flood the affected area releasing histamine, basophils and eosinophils which aid in inflammation. Therefore, the desired effect is to encourage the body’s natural defence of inflammation to repair the damaged/painful area more efficiently.

This can be used individually or in conjunction with massage therapy to support the repair of muscle damage or simply to increase performance.

Can you guess what the new treatment might be?

This firefighter has been having trouble with his supraspinatus and teres minor and minor involvement from the infraspinatus. In conjunction with massage therapy, we have been using the new treatment to easy tension and give him more freedom and reduced pain in his movements.

My rugby team are looking for players, men, women and colts!

Head down to training on Tuesday/Thursday 7PM!

Rugby Community we need your help! Please share this post far and wide!

Hemsworth RUFC are recruiting for senior players 18+ both male and female of all abilities for the remainder of this season, also we are looking for 16-18 yr old boys to form a “colts” team again all abilities welcome.

Great facilities, coaching and physio available, playing kit provided, socials and playing incentives - give us a go even if you only come for the fitness I promise you will enjoy it Tuesday and Thursday 1900-2030

Contact Roger Hudson (coach) on 07767600221
Or email - [email protected]
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