Sam Plumb

2 Minute Read – Headaches come in different forms so one treatment may not work on all types of headaches. For example a migraine, where the pain is often described as throbbing and usually begins on one side of the head/behind the eyes, is unrelated to muscles around the neck, shoulders and head. A massage would not be a direct solution, although it might help you relax slightly. Tension Headaches are the most common type […]

3 Minute Read – Massage therapy has existed for hundreds of years and remains a popular tool for athletes and the general population to recover and improve sports performance. However the effectiveness is still debated as to whether massage actually can improve sports performance. A study from Davis in 2021 showed no evidence that sports massage actually improves performance directly. However massage is a tool to improve flexibility, range of motion and decrease the affects of

1 minute read – The discomfort and pain you experience during a sports massage on the whole, means its working. While it may seem like your masseuse is trying to kill you (we aren’t I promise), it is an essential part of the process of removing knots, scar tissue and adhesions form the muscle. The aim here is not to purposely cause pain, any discomfort you feel will be helping your muscles. Generally the pain