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I had a boxer come to me in my massage therapy practice in York with a slight twinge after a sparring match. Like so many of the boxers I have treated, he had muscle tone like silk. It was neither too flacid, nor too tight. However, anything has it’s limits. It only took a couple…

Many artists are truly dedicated to what they do. They often enter what is referred to as “the zone”. They are so caught up in what they are doing – be it painting, drawing, sculpting etc – that they do not notice time go by. What seems like minutes can, in fact, be hours. Some…

Knowing that you can get a good, relaxing and therapeutic massage can prove to be invaluable. Having the contact details of a good massage therapist is a good resource to have. In my massage therapy practice in York, clients come to me with many issues and concerns. Some issues will only need a one-off treatment…

Exchanging massages can be very beneficial. Many couples will often massage each other. Not only does it enhance closeness, but this type of regular massage can also help with relaxation. You may find you have a talent for massage, which could manifest in helping your massage partner overcome physical problems such as stiff muscles or…

I was in a local cafe recently having a cup of tea. I started chatting to the man on the table next to me. He was having a hearty full English breakfast. It turned out he was a plasterer and had recently developed a niggle in his right shoulder (he is right handed). I asked…

Arthritis can be a very painful condition. There are more than one hundred types of arthritis. It is a condition whereby, broadly speaking, joints tend to swell and pain in caused in one or more joints. This can lead to restricted range of movement and stiffness. Factors that put one at risk include age, injury,…

As complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) becomes more popular, there is increasing recognition that many of these methods of healing have been around for centuries – massage has been around for thousands of years. People often turn CAM when they find western medicine does not work for them. By integrating CAM and western medicine, good…

I have heard many views on complementary and alternative therapies (CAM). Despite all our advances in knowledge, nobody knows how the human body really works – as such, it is difficult to embrace or dismiss any notion without extensive test and research. The funding for this is hard to come by for CAM. It is…

Due to the nature of how we live, much of our attention is focused on our neck and shoulders. Endless hours in front of the computer and lots of driving often leads to tension in these areas. However, an often neglected area of the body when it comes to massage are the legs. The calf…

I often have clients come to my massage therapy practice in York with a bad back, saying they believe they have a bad back because they have a bad posture. At this point I often gently point out that it could be the other way around – they could have a bad posture because they…