Anna Sports Massage Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic

Guys, I have a couple of appointments available this week...Message me to book or to get more info regarding treatments available and benefits of sports massage...

New cupping therapy set arrived today...

Sunday morning sessions...client ready

After a nice long bout of aerobic exercise, some people experience what is known as a 'runners high' - a feeling of euphoria and a sense of well being. For decades, scientists have associated this phenomenon with an increased level of endorphins - natural opioid peptides released in the body, which create feelings of euphoria. This idea has recently come under scrutiny. The molecules creating these opioid peptides are too large to pass through the blood-brain barrier and they would be too big to make their way to the brain, when released during exercise. Some researchers have started to focus on ENDOCANNABINOIDS, the organic derivatives of cannabis found in the body instead. They are small enough to pass through the blood-brain barrier and when released in the blood stream have similar effect as opioids, reducing pain & anxiety and fostering feelings of well being. So it's not necessarily the endorphins that make us happy after we exercise but ENDOCANNABINOIDS which are the new kids on the block. Personally, I find this theory fascinating and I am currently researching the topic.

Guys, I have an appointment available for 7 o'clock on Thursday evening due to cancellation. Message me if interested

Avoiding Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) at your desk...
RSI happens when we overuse our hands to perform various repetitive tasks, such as typing, mouse clicking and writing in front of our screens and at our desks. Symptoms develop gradually and we may first notice tightness, stiffness or pain in neck, shoulder and arm area. Certain movements may become limited and deep ache may start to develop. This is caused by damage to muscles tendons and nerves involved.

To prevent RSI you should always mind your posture, take regular breaks (every hour) to stretch and relax your eyes, set yourself with ergonomic workstation and exercise regularly to make your muscles stronger.

Seek early treatment from massage therapist when in pain to aid recovery.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE (MFR)
I am fascinated by the human fascia an by the myofascial release - hands on technique I use in my clinic. MFR is an alternative medicine therapy that treats skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscle, improving blood and lymphatic circulation and stimulating stretch reflex in muscles. Fascia is a thin tough elastic type of tissue that wraps and protects most structures within the human body. It can become restricted due to overuse, trauma or inactivity causing pain and muscle tension.
MFR is an effective hands on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
Each treatment is performed directly on skin without oils or cream. This enables me to accurately detect any fascial restrictions and apply the right pressure to release the fascia, to losen it and to eliminate pain.
You can join me on the myofascial release journey by making an appointment today. Message me for details. Anna