I thought it might be helpful to delve a little deeper into some of the most common subjects clients ask me about.
Namely, how does pain work? What is a trigger points?
And, why do I hurt more when I’m stressed?
How Pain Works
Pain appears to be a simple thing to understand, you stub your toe – it hurts When that happens, you’re obviously feeling the…
Knots & Trigger Points
The term trigger point was first coined by America Physician Janet G. Travell. Travell became the first female personal physician to an American…
Stress & Anxiety
often called a silent killer! Stress and anxiety have a reputation for sneaking up on us unawares and causing significant health problems. The…
MyoFascial Massage
I know what you’re thinking – What the hell is a Myofascial Massage? First off, Myofascial is simply a word that means Muscle…
What is Kinesio Taping
Have you ever seen footballers or athletes with brightly coloured tape stuck to their body? That is Kinesio Tape. Kinesio tape is used…
What Is Vacuum Cupping
WHAT THE HELL IS VACUUM CUPPING? Have you ever seen photos of athletes or celebrities on social media with red or brown circular…
Manual Therapy vs Massage Therapy
Manual therapy or massage therapy? I recently attended the 2023 SMTO (Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation) Annual Conference. During the course of the organisations…
What is Assisted Stretching
Hands up if you like stretching? Stretching for 10 minutes is a big ask let alone stretching for 50 minutes – who even…