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Category: Sports Massage

9 January 2024

Why should I have a sports massage? I’m not sporty!!

Don’t let the name fool you! Contrary to popular belief sports massage isn’t just reserved for international athletes. It can be use used by ‘Average Joe’s and Joannes’ too. Here I want to highlight my top 5 reasons why you should book in for a sports massage this week. It’ll make you feel better!  Ultimately, isn’t [...]

14 October 2023

The Benefits of Sports Massage

  Sports massage is a highly regarded practice that is supported by research and offers numerous advantages for individuals engaged in athletic activities. Here are some of the key benefits of sports massage, backed by scientific evidence:   Improved Blood Circulation:   Sports massage involves expert manipulation of muscles, which leads to increased blood circulation. [...]

26 July 2023

A bit about me: Vanessa (Osteopath)

Hey there! I’m Vanessa, and I joined the Bodyfix Team back in April 23 as a Sports Massage therapist. But that’s not where my journey ended – I actually went on to get a Master’s degree in Osteopathy from the International College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) in Epsom, Surrey. I used to spend most of […]

25 June 2023

Sports Massage for Weekend Warriors: How It Can Help Recreational Athletes Stay Injury-Free

Hey there, weekend warriors! Are you someone who unleashes their inner athlete every weekend, participating in various recreational sports and activities? If so, it’s essential to take care of your body to stay injury-free and perform at your best. That’s where sports massage comes to the rescue! In this blog post, we’ll explore how sports […]

24 September 2021

Marathon Runners: Taper Time and Final Prep

I have run a few marathons and so I thought I would give you a few tips on tapering and why we should taper before running a marathon.  If you’re planning to run The London or the Manchester Marathon in the next few weeks, then by now you will be tapering and possibly going crazy waiting […]

10 March 2021

The Benefits of Using a Foam Roller during “Lockdown”

During this time it must feel like a waiting game for when the next sports massage may be available.  Our muscles will be feeling tight and tender without the regular sports massage. There is an alternative we can use in the interim by the means of a foam roller.  Read on and watch my videos to see […]

1 September 2020

Working From Home (WFH): The New Normal

Hasn’t 2020 been a very strange year for us all! We’ve had to make big changes to our working lives as well as our personal lives. Working from home is now not only the “new normal”; but something many of us may continue to do for the foreseeable future. That long commute into the office […]

24 August 2020

Tennis and Golfers’ Elbow: Management

Tennis and golfers’ elbow are both a form of tendinitis (also known as a ‘tendinopathy’) What is it? Typically an overuse or overload injury which chronically stresses the tendon, felt in the upper forearm/elbow region. Tennis elbow refers to pain felt on the outside border of the forearm and elbow. Golfers’ elbow refers to pain […]

21 April 2020

Good footwear….the key to pain free feet.

The right footwear is important to daily life. Footwear is often a big contributing factor to foot problems. In some cases, changing your footwear is the only treatment you will need for pain free feet. A good shoe is not the same thing as an expensive shoe. Features of a good shoe Good fastening A […]

9 January 2020

RED January 2020

“Run Every Day” RED January has been set up by the charity Mind to raise awareness for mental health, which is great for me as I love to run! The benefits that exercise has on our mental health is remarkable and when we exercise our bodies release endorphins which make us feel good, happy and […]