How can I prevent injuries?

We offer advice on many techniques that will enable you to exercise and compete in sport without pain and injury free.

Regular stretching- Stretching pre and post exercise to improve flexibility and ease of movement, reduce muscle soreness after exercise and increase muscle efficiency.

Strengthening exercises- Improve core strength, muscle strength, balance, speed, muscle efficiency, joint stability.

Regular sports massage-. Eases muscle tension before it leads to potential injuries, this allows athletes and patients to continue their daily routines unaffected

Self Massage- Self massage using a foam roller, massage stick or massage ball after exercise or on rest days. To ease muscle tension, break down scar tissue within muscle, tendons and ligaments, realign and stretch muscle fibres, prevent lactic acid build up, reduce muscle soreness after exercise.

Rest days- Having rest days between exercise will allow muscles to repair and reduce muscle soreness and tension.

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Sally is absolutely wonderful. I have been in pain a number of times with my back and neck. One appointment with Sally and I feel so much better. My head feels so light and my shoulders so loose. Sally has healing hands, I have been to a number of massages but nothing quite like Sally. So personable and makes you feel comfortable until she has done what is required to make your body feel better again. I have recommended her to a number of my friends who have all said the same... wonderful. Thanks Sally will pop and see you soon to relieve my tension.
- J. Crisp

I have been to Sally occasionally in the past for minor aches and pains. I then had a trimallelolar fracture to my ankle with dislocation earlier on this year. It was a very bad break and I required surgery which resulted in having plates and screws fitted to reconstruct my ankle. I was in a cast for almost 6 weeks and then went into a boot and was expected to fully weight bear after being immobile. If it wasn't for Sally I would not be as far on in my recovery. Her knowledge, support and skill have got me walking back on my feet far quicker than the physio's thought I would be. I can't recommend her highly enough.
- Rebecca Stone

I had the pleasure of meeting Sally in September, she got me in at short notice as I was training for a half marathon and was struggling with tired and tight legs 3 weeks from the race.I was impressed by the facility on arrival, it was clean,tidy and well presented.The massage itself was as expected,pure pain,but after a days rest my legs felt amazing, they really loosened up, felt fresh and ready to run.I can’t thank Sally enough!I made it through the half marathon well within my target time and don't think I could of done it without the help. I highly recommended the treatment room.great service.
- John Sheriff