North East Sports Massage

Well it's December everyone, how did that happen? Just checked the diary and there are some appointments available this side of 20 December after which I'm going to take a bit of break. If you want to get 2024 niggles sorted in time for the Boxing Day walk, swim, Harry Potter, LOTR marathons drop me a line.

You can also book online at Physio Plus and the diary for 2025 is now open from 7 January.

Let's get comfy, sage winter advice from The Endurance Physio.

Winter training tips series continued….

In the endurance world we’ve become used to the phrase “being comfortable being uncomfortable”.

This is a fantastic mantra when we consider heavy periods of training and of course races.

However as most of us embark on our winter training, remember that now is the time to be comfortable at feeling comfortable.

Building base or ticking over is the foundation of next years success.

The time to be uncomfortable is for another time.

A rare Saturday morning appointment has just become available for tomorrow at 11.15am

Perfect timing for some post Park Run maintenance

If they can find it they might just ring it.

It'll clear up 😬

Good luck to all those running The London Marathon tomorrow.

Looking forward to hearing how you got on

Foggy start but glorious conditions on the Tyne for this year's BUCS Head

It might surprise you how many teachers and teaching assistants use sports massage as part of their self care regime.

It's great for neck and shoulder pain, helps relieve tension and can really reduce the number or severity of related headaches.

The lower back is another common problem, especially for those who work with early years.

Appointments available at Wideopen on Thursday, this evening, Friday and Saturday morning at High Heaton.

Ballot is now open and closes 17 February

The ballot for the 2024 Blaydon Race is now officially open!

Use either of the 2 links below to access the ballot registration page.

The ballot closes on 17th February @ 11:59PM.

We wish you the best of luck, and look forward to seeing you on the start line, on the 9th Joon for the 42nd edition of The Blaydon Race!

https://in.kronosports.uk/tbr24

https://www.theblaydonrace.co.uk/registration

Counting the days until you hit the slopes?

Then it's time to start planning some simple strength work and sports massage to get the most from your holiday. Helping to avoid the boom of day one and the bust of day two.

Fortunately we can help with both, drop me a line.

Gift vouchers! Struggling for a last minute present? Or do people keep asking you what your really, really want?

These are perfect treat for the sporty, achy desk bound or the marathon knitter in your life.

Available in £10, £15 or full hour vouchers (£48), they can be picked up from Highfivefitness in Wideopen or drop me a line and we can get them in the post free of charge.

PS couple of appointments left this Thursday the last of 2024, start the Christmas break feeling epic.

Are you experiencing pain in the foot when you walk or run?

Runners and walkers are always surprised when their foot or toe pain is either greatly reduced or disappears after a sports massage.

Tight calf and shin muscles can be the cause of pain in the foot. High volumes of use without a bit of self care, such as the appropriate recovery, rest, and strength and mobility work, can lead to issues in the foot.

It doesn't have to be down to whether you over or under pronate, it can be as simple as activating the foot, so that it functions properly.

Even changing footwear can be a factor which increases discomfort, I see this annually as people switch from summer flats into winter ankle restricting boots and vice versa.

If you’d like to see if massage can help with your pain management and get some advice on how to improve your ankle mobility and strength, drop me a line and book an appointment at Wideopen or High Heaton.

Did you know that if you have Health Shield insurance through your employer, you are able to claim for Sports Massage treatments as well as physiotherapy?

As long as your chosen therapist is a member of one of their approved associations you will be reimbursed for the session.