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“Head up, Michael. Don’t slouch!”
These are Mary Poppins’ words to Michael in the 1964 version of the eponymous film. The term “good posture” conjures up such images, makes us sit bolt upright and feel guilty for slumping. Stand up for your health Yet did you know that when our posture changes, for example when the upper back becomes curved…
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Why would you have abdominal massage?
I have been giving an increasing number of abdominal massages lately, which got me reflecting upon what a crucial area of the body it is. Our gut is not only responsible for digestion, but it is a sensory organ, assisting in assessing external threats, communicating with the brain, and preparing us for action (The Meaning…
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Not just legs
When I first qualified as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist in 2013, I worked on training nights for Tonbridge AC. It was here that I first learnt to really distinguish between various tight and weak muscle groups and to recognise conditions such as runner’s knee, Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Eight years later, having…
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News About Reopening
I hope you have been keeping well and positive during the latest period of restrictions since December. It has been a few months since practicing and I now can’t wait to get back to work! We have all had varying experiences during lockdown, but one thing in common with them all is having to deal…
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2021 – Waiting to Launch
For many of us, the new year has got off to a slow start. As massage therapy is classed as a “close contact service”, my clinic is currently not permitted to give hands-on treatments. This is understandable in the face of rising numbers at the time of writing. In the ever-changing landscape of coronavirus, we…
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