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Sports Massage Therapist in Aboyne and Banchory. Book for Banchory by visiting my new Website! www.jacksmuscleremedy.com

18/02/2026

Most people wait until something hurts.

A tight back.

A sore shoulder.

A ni**le that’s been whispering for weeks and suddenly starts shouting.

But the real results don’t come from firefighting injuries.

They come from consistent maintenance and looking after your body before things go wrong.

Regular sports massage isn’t just about fixing pain.

It’s about keeping muscles healthy, joints moving well, and your body able to handle whatever training, work, or life throws at it.

Small, regular care always beats big, reactive fixes.

Put your body first now,
so it doesn’t force you to later.

📍 Banchory
📍 Aboyne

💻 www.jacksmuscleremedy.com

📩 Message to book

17/02/2026

🥞 Pancake Day… but make it work for you

You don’t need a full diet overhaul to start looking after your body better.
Most of the time it’s just a few smart swaps that turn everyday food into something that actually fuels you.

Here’s how I’ve tweaked my own pancake mix:

• Wholemeal flour instead of white → more fibre = happier gut + steadier energy
• Scoop of protein powder → easy way to bump up daily protein without thinking
• Cooked in coconut oil → brings out natural sweetness so you don’t need to drown them in sugar

Still tastes class.
Still feels like a treat.
Just works with your body instead of against it.

That’s the big message I try and get across to clients —
it’s not about cutting everything out or living like a monk.
It’s about simple, realistic changes you can actually stick to.

Small upgrades done consistently > extreme plans that last 5 minutes.

If you can improve what you eat while still enjoying it…
that’s where the real progress lives 💪

16/02/2026

Why beetroot is a bit of a performance weapon 🏋️‍♂️

Not the most glamorous food in the fridge…

but when it comes to training and recovery, beetroot quietly does the business.

Beetroot is packed with natural nitrates.
These help improve blood flow and oxygen delivery around the body, which can support endurance, training performance, and recovery.

In simple terms?

Better blood flow = muscles getting more of what they need to work and recover properly.

That can mean:

• improved stamina during training
• reduced muscle fatigue
• better recovery between sessions
• supporting overall muscle health

It’s not a magic fix, and it won’t replace good training or sleep.
But adding beetroot into your diet regularly can be a simple way to support performance and keep the body running well.

Small daily habits like this all feed into the bigger picture.

Healthier muscles. Better recovery. Longer-term maintenance.
From the inside out.

13/02/2026

Next week’s diary is open and I’ve got appointments available in Aboyne and Banchory 📍

If your body’s feeling tight, tired, or just not moving the way it should after training, running or long days at work — now’s a good time to get booked in and reset.

Sports massage | recovery | injury prevention | general maintenance

Drop me a message or book through the usual link and I’ll get you sorted 🤝

10/02/2026

Reviews like this mean a lot.

Russell came in with lower back pain and tightness and needed sorting quickly. We managed to get him seen the same day and get to work straight away.

That’s always the aim here.

Create a relaxed space, actually listen, and then use the skills and knowledge to get people moving and feeling better again.

Whether it’s a sudden flare-up or something that’s been building for a while, you don’t have to just “put up with it” and hope it goes away.

Really appreciate the kind words and the trust. Always grateful when people take the time to leave feedback like this.

If your back (or anything else) has been giving you grief lately, I’ve got availability coming up.

📍 Banchory & Aboyne

💻 www.jacksmuscleremedy.com

📩 Message to book

09/02/2026

Ginger: Small Root. Big Recovery Power.

You’ve probably seen it in stir-fries or beside your sushi…

But ginger isn’t just for flavour — it’s a proper recovery weapon when it comes to training and keeping your body moving well.

Why ginger deserves a spot in your diet:

1. Natural anti-inflammatory support
Ginger contains compounds called gingerols which have been shown to help reduce inflammation in the body.

Less inflammation = happier joints and muscles, especially if you’re lifting, running or smashing Hyrox-style sessions.

2. May help reduce muscle soreness
Some studies suggest regular ginger intake can help reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

So if stairs feel like Everest after leg day… ginger might just help take the edge off.

3. Supports digestion (and recovery starts there)

Good recovery isn’t just what you do in the gym — it’s what your body absorbs.

Ginger can help support digestion and gut health, meaning you’re more likely to absorb the nutrients you’re eating for recovery and performance.

4. Immune system support
Training hard is great.

Running yourself into the ground and picking up every cold going isn’t.

Ginger has natural immune-supporting properties, helping keep you consistent with training.

5. Easy to add into daily life

Fresh in meals
Grated into a stir fry
In smoothies
Ginger tea

Or added into a recovery juice
Simple additions = long-term gains.

Bottom line:

No supplement or food is a magic fix on its own…

But adding ginger into a well-balanced diet can absolutely support recovery, reduce soreness and keep you moving well between sessions.

Train hard.

Recover smart.

Eat like you give a damn about your body.

06/02/2026

Valentine’s Day this weekend… ❤️

So a quick question:
Are you buying flowers…
or finally giving your back and shoulders the attention they’ve been asking for since January?

Because let’s be honest, one of those will still be appreciated next week.

If training’s picked up again, work’s been busy, or your body’s feeling a bit “February stiff”, I’ve got a few spaces available next week to get you moving and feeling better again.

A solid bit of self-care never goes out of style.

Availability for next week is up now 👇
📍 Jack’s Muscle Remedy – Banchory
💻 www.jacksmuscleremedy.com
📩 Message to book

04/02/2026

Just started Couch to 5K?

Read this before your knees do 👀🏃‍♀️

First off, fair play. Going from sofa to shuffle to actual running is no small thing.
But here’s the bit most plans don’t shout about 👇

Your lungs adapt quickly.
Your muscles, tendons, and joints… not so much.

That’s where a bit of smart support comes in 👇

Alongside your runs, think about adding:

🟢 Sports massage

Helps manage the sudden increase in load through calves, quads, hips, and knees. Less tightness, better movement, quicker recovery between runs.

🟢 Simple mobility work

Ankles, hips, and thoracic spine matter more than people realise. Better movement = less compensation = happier knees.

🟢 Gentle stretching (not forcing it)

Post-run or on rest days. This isn’t about becoming a yoga master, just keeping tissues calm and cooperative.

🟢 Recovery days that actually recover

Running more isn’t always better. Progress comes when your body has time to adapt.

Most Couch to 5K injuries don’t come from running itself.

They come from doing too much, too soon, without support.

Look after the body and you don’t just avoid injury…

You unlock better running, better confidence, and a much nicer experience overall.

If you’re running around Banchory or Aboyne and want help keeping your body moving well, you know where I am 💪

www.jacksmuscleremedy.com

03/02/2026

🔥 TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY 🔥

This is exactly why I do what I do.

Most people think sports massage is just for when something goes wrong.

But as Alison says here, regular maintenance is about self-care, longevity, and looking after your body before it starts shouting at you.

Two years of consistent work, sometimes for specific issues, mostly just keeping things ticking along. That’s the stuff that really makes a difference long term.
Massively grateful to everyone who trusts me with their body and keeps coming back. It honestly means a lot.

If you’ve been on the fence about booking in and looking after yourself a bit better, this is your sign.

📍 Banchory & Aboyne

💻 www.jacksmuscleremedy.com�

❤️

02/02/2026

No, turmeric won’t give you biceps like this… but it can help your body recover better. 💪🌿

Why I often bang on about turmeric (and black pepper)

Turmeric gets talked about a lot, but there’s a good reason for it.

It contains curcumin, which has been shown to support the body’s natural inflammatory response. That can be really helpful if you train regularly, feel stiff day to day, or are dealing with ni**les that never quite flare up but never fully disappear either.

The key bit people miss?
Curcumin on its own isn’t absorbed very well.

That’s why I usually recommend either:
• cooking with turmeric and black pepper
• or using a turmeric supplement that already includes black pepper (piperine)

It’s not a magic fix.
It won’t replace good sleep, hydration, movement, or recovery work.

But as part of the bigger picture, it can be a simple, affordable way to support your body from the inside while we work on it from the outside.

Small habits. Done consistently.
That’s where the real gains live.

01/02/2026

BODYBUILDING ISN’T JUST ABOUT LIFTING HEAVY.

It’s about staying trainable.

High volume. Repeated patterns. Long prep phases.

That combo doesn’t just fatigue muscles, it batters soft tissue.

Sports massage can help with:

• Keeping range of motion where it needs to be
• Managing tightness from high-volume training
• Supporting recovery between hard sessions
• Reducing injury risk when you’re pushing close to failure
• Staying loose for better lifting and posing

This isn’t about chasing pain or “fixing” you.

It’s about keeping tissue healthy so you can keep showing up and putting the work in.

Whether you’re in off-season, deep in prep, or just training seriously, recovery is part of the programme.

📍 Based in Aboyne & Banchory

📲 Book via www.jacksmuscleremedy.com

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Unit 1B 77 High Street
Banchory
AB315TJ

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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm

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