Hot Stone Massage is a technique that uses stones to create heat during soft tissue treatment
5 benefits of Hot Stone Massage!
– Decrease Stress
– Improve Sleep
– Alleviate Muscle Tension
– Increase Blood Flow
– Relaxation
Is Hot Stone Massage Better Than Remedial Massage?
Hot stone massage adds the element of heat which allows for relaxation although remedial massage allows for the reduction of tight knots throughout a muscle.
How Do I Know What Massage To Choose?
Depending on your goals of treatment will determine what massage is best. If your goal is relaxation then hot stone massage is a fantastic way of having that done. Although if you are looking at reducing tension throughout your muscular system and think that you are suffering from cramps and other aches and pains, then something like a remedial massage or deep tissue massage will be allot more effective!
Why Not Do Both?
Thankfully at our clinic our practitioners use both hot stone and deep tissue techniques together to get the best results! With the added heat to help with relaxation and the effect of deep tissue on tight muscle our practitioners are able to eliminate muscle stiffness!
If you are looking for a qualified remedial massage therapist our team are able to help!
You can book your first appointment online or call 0302 1023 to find out more.
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‘I hurt my back deadlifting’
The deadlift is one of the most powerful compound exercises when executed correctly. It engages multiple muscles of the upper/lower body and anterior/posterior chain. This makes the Deadlift one of the best way to build overall body strength
The Deadlift is quite a functional exercise and can be translated to everyday tasks such as lifting up children and other objects
The Deadlift requires deep control and stabilisation of the abdominal, gluteal, pelvic and lumbar spine musculature. Studies show that because of this, deadlifts can be beneficial in the prevention and reduction of low back pain
Deadlift injuries are due to improper technique and too much weight lifted, NOT because of the exercise itself. It is important to build up to a barbell Deadlift through other progressive exercises. This will help perfect the technique and prevent injury
Hip Hinge with Dowel
Raised Kettlebell Deadlift 
Normal Kettlebell Deadlift 
Barbell Deadlift 
Remember to consult a healthcare professional before commencing these exercises 
The Achilles tendon is a strong band of fibrous tissue which joins the muscles of your calf [Gastrocnemius & soleus] to the heel bone [calcaneus]
The achilles tendon stands as the strongest & largest tendon in the body and serves the function of transmitting power from the calf into the heel and foot. Therefore the achilles tendon plays and important in everyday activities such as walking, running and jumping
This tendon can withstand very high forces, however due to it’s limited blood supply, is very susceptible to injury. Injuries can include tendonitis’, tears, ruptures and bursitis’
Symptoms of an achilles injury include swelling at the tendon, pain with weight-bearing and stiffness at the ankle. Here are some exercises that you can perform to help speed up your recovery rate
Isometric calf raise
Bent leg calf raise
Eccentric calf raise
Weighted seated calf raise
Remember to consult a health care professional before commencing these exercises