SportsMassage-Works

You’ve had your massage… now make it last ✨

That post-massage feeling? Lighter, looser, calmer…
But here’s the thing — what you do after your treatment can make a big difference in how long those benefits stick around.

Here’s how to keep that feeling going:

💧 Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Massage helps move waste products through your system — drinking plenty of water supports this and helps reduce soreness.

🚶‍♀️ Keep gently moving
Light stretching or a walk helps maintain mobility and prevents muscles from tightening back up.

🔥 Avoid intense workouts (for 24 hours)
Your body’s just been worked on — give it time to recover properly.

🛁 Warm baths or showers
Heat can help keep muscles relaxed and ease any post-treatment tenderness. It’s not recommended straight after your massage but before bed is best and it can help with sleep!

😴 Prioritise rest
Your body does its best healing when you slow down. Early night = extended benefits.

🧘‍♀️ Be mindful of posture
Try not to undo all the good work by slouching at your desk or on the sofa.

Massage isn’t just what happens on the table — it’s how you support your body afterwards too.

Save this for your next appointment ✔️
Your body will thank you.

✨MASSAGE NEWS….SPECIAL REPORT ✨

Stress levels dropping fast….

Come and escape the stress, embrace the calm, unwind and relax

SPORTS MASSAGE does WORK! ✨

✨ CROSSING OUR LEGS UPSETS THE HIP ✨

Did you know that when we cross our legs regularly it upsets the hip and the body becomes unbalanced as one side is elevated the other side has pressure on it.

Try using a footstool to support your feet.

Hot weather = extra puffiness? ☀️💧
That heavy, swollen feeling (especially in your face, ankles, or legs) is often down to fluid retention — and your lymphatic system working overtime.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) massage is a gentle, rhythmic treatment designed to encourage the movement of lymph fluid, helping your body naturally flush out excess water and toxins.

✨ Benefits during warmer weather:
• Reduces puffiness & bloating
• Helps relieve that “heavy” feeling in legs
• Supports circulation when heat slows you down
• Leaves you feeling lighter, fresher, and less sluggish

When temperatures rise, your body can hold onto more fluid — manual lymphatic drainage massage helps keep things moving.

Think of it as a reset for your system when the heat is taking its toll.

📍Perfect before holidays, after long days in the sun, or anytime you’re feeling swollen and uncomfortable.

🔥 Sunburn & Massage… Why It’s a No-Go 🔥

With the hot bank holiday weather, it’s easy to catch a little too much sun… but if your skin is sunburnt, massage needs to wait.

Here’s why👇

Sunburn isn’t just surface redness — it’s actual skin damage and inflammation.
Massage increases circulation and heat in the body, which can:

❌ Make the burn feel more painful
❌ Increase inflammation and irritation
❌ Slow down your skin’s healing process
❌ Risk further damage to already sensitive skin

Even light pressure can feel uncomfortable when your skin is burnt — and deep tissue? Definitely off the table.

What should you do instead?
✔️ Let your skin heal first
✔️ Stay hydrated
✔️ Keep skin cool and moisturised
✔️ Book your massage once your skin has fully recovered

✨ Your body will thank you for waiting — and your massage will feel so much better when your skin is healthy again.

REMEMBER if you’re out in the sun to wear your SPF and drink lots of water 💧

SUFFERING WITH PAIN?

👉 neck pain
👉 back pain
👉 shoulder pain
👉 hip pain

Have you been experiencing tightness and pain in your neck, shoulders, back, hip or lower back?

Why not try sports or deep tissue massage to help relieve it. It really helps! 👍

🏃🏻‍♂️WHY IS REST SO IMPORTANT AFTER A LONG RUN? 🏃‍♀️

You deserve the break!

But aside from that you will benefit from:

👉 muscle repair
👉 improved performance
👉 helps immune system rebalance
👉 replenished energy levels
👉 mental recovery
👉 prevents injury

Well done for your long run. Keep stretching, stay hydrated.

Need a massage to help muscle recovery? Book in and let’s get you ready for your next run!

Stress doesn’t disappear… it settles in your body.”

You might not notice it at first.

It builds up quietly —
in tight shoulders,
a stiff neck,
that constant feeling of tension you can’t quite shake.

You tell yourself you’re just busy.
You push through.
You get on with it.

But your body is still holding onto everything.

That’s why when you finally stop…
you don’t feel relaxed — you feel drained.

Massage helps your body let go of what it’s been carrying.

It works deeper than just surface tension:
slowing your breathing
easing tight muscles
calming your nervous system

So your body can shift out of “always on” mode…
and finally feel at ease again.

✨ Less tension
✨ Better sleep
✨ A calmer, more balanced you

Because stress isn’t just in your head —
and it shouldn’t stay in your body either.

When was the last time you truly felt relaxed?

💧 Stay Hydrated, Feel Better: Why Water & Massage Go Hand in Hand 💆‍♂️

You can have the best massage in the world—but if you’re not hydrated, your body won’t get the full benefit.

Massage helps to:
• Boost circulation
• Release muscle tension
• Support lymphatic drainage

But here’s the key 👇
Your body needs water to flush out toxins and keep everything moving efficiently.

🚰 Why hydration matters:
When you’re dehydrated, muscles become tighter, less flexible, and more prone to discomfort. That means:
• More knots
• Increased soreness
• Slower recovery

💆‍♀️ After your massage:
Think of your treatment as a reset for your body. Drinking plenty of water afterwards helps to:
• Reduce post-massage soreness
• Support toxin removal
• Keep muscles supple and relaxed

🔥 Simple tip:
Aim for at least 6–8 glasses of water daily, and increase your intake on massage days.

✨ Massage and hydration aren’t separate—they work together.
Look after your body from the inside and out.

📍 Ready to feel the difference?
Book your next massage and don’t forget your water bottle

Not all headaches start in your head

Tension headaches are often linked to tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, and upper back—especially if you’re sitting at a desk, driving, or feeling stressed.

Massage therapy targets these areas to:
• Release built-up tension
• Improve blood flow
• Reduce pressure that can trigger headaches
• Help prevent them from coming back as frequently

If you find yourself constantly reaching for pain relief, it might be time to address the root cause instead.

Book in and let’s work on relieving the tension—not just masking it.