Need For Knead

28/10/2025

Do you drink enough??

28/10/2025

Some of my clients have been told by another practitioner thats it is sciatica, and turns out to actually be piriformis syndrome. Symptoms can be similar. There are a couple of simples test to identify which one it is. Always worth a second opinion unless you have been diagnosed by a GP, mri, CT scan or a consultant.

16/10/2025

Need For knead wishes Ashley Clease all the best in new Rugby 🏉 club. Im sure he will more than prove himself. Good luck Ash.

10/10/2025

I WILL BE AWAY!!

As some of you know i will be away for a couple of weeks from end of October to mid November.

Last day you can book in is Tuesday 28th oct and il be back working the week commencing from 17th November.

San

15/09/2025

Proud to be sponsoring Ashley Clease for another season playing for Ebbw Vale Youth RFC and to keep him injury free with regular sports massage treatment.

He had a fantastic game yesterday scoring a try for the team.

Well done Ashley and I look forward to supporting you throughout the season.

04/09/2025

Sorry i have not posted anything lately as i have been super, super busy thanks to all my lovely regulars that just keep on recommending me to their family and friends. For this I want to express my huge thanks. ❤️
If need or want me drop me a text San 07526756481

23/06/2025

Do you Suffer with a stiff/sore neck, or feeling tense/sore in the shoulders or maybe suffering with headaches. I can help 😀
I have a couple of free slots this week. Drop me a message 07526756481

15/06/2025

When clients Have Their First Treatment

After their first session, I always let clients know they might feel a bit sore for the next day or two. This is completely normal. It’s the body’s natural response to treatment — especially after soft tissue work or joint manipulation. You’re not injured, your body is just adjusting.

That post-treatment soreness usually settles within a day or two. When I see people again, they often say, “Yeah, I was sore, but it eased off.” Still, some forget what I told them and come back saying, “I’m still sore” — but when I ask how their movement is, or the numbness or tingling they initially had, those things have usually improved. The pain just grabs their attention more.

This is why i like to manage my clients expectations. If they’re not told they might feel sore, they’ll think something’s gone wrong and may not come back. So I always explain it up front. I want clients to understand what they’re feeling and not be scared off by it. Because usually, they’re on the right track — even if it feels uncomfortable at first.

07/06/2025

Do your knees click?

Have you been led to believe this is bad?

Are you worried that it’s something you should be concerned about?

It’s very normal for your knees (or other joints and soft tissues) to click and most of the time it’s absolutely nothing to worry about.

Joint “Cavitation” is normal and can make a noise when there’s a change in pressure in the synovial fluid and the natural gasses in that fluid, it results in a cavity formation, which causes a sound.

It takes a 20-30 minutes for the gasses to reabsorb, which is why you can’t crack your knuckles again immediately after doing so once.

Any synovial joint can be popped.

Similarly, soft tissues and connective tissue can also make noises as they move over other structures and bony parts.

One of the key things that differentiates normal noises with those that may require further consideration or assessment is the presence of pain.

This doesn’t mean anything sinister or significant
is going on, it simply means that maybe it’s worth looking at a little closer.

Particularly at the knee if there’s clunking, locking or giving way with the noise then again, it may be worth seeking an opinion.

But overall, clicking or noises without pain are nothing to be overly concerned with.

06/06/2025

❤️

Did you know that in our legs we have a “second heart”?
No, it's not a legend: it's the nickname given to calf muscles, and the reason is really fascinating!

When we walk, climb the stairs or simply stand up, these muscles contract and act like a real natural pump, pushing blood upwards against the force of gravity, in the direction of the heart. 💪🩸

This mechanism is essential for:
✔️ Promote venous circulation
✔️ Prevent blood clots in the legs
✔️ Reduce swelling, feeling of heaviness and varicose veins
✔️ Reduce the risk of deep venous thrombosis

All of this thanks to the synergistic work of muscles and venous valves, which prevent the blood from going back.

👉 Here’s why sitting or standing for too long can be harmful, while regular movement — even with a simple walk — helps the circulatory system function better.

💡 In practice: every step you take is a gift to your heart.
Walking, moving, stretching... These are simple gestures, but fundamental to health.

❤️ Don’t forget: taking care of your legs means taking care of your heart.

02/06/2025

"Don't let a niggle turn into an injury"
I'm in Cwm, Abergavenny and Beaufort this week. 07526756481

31/05/2025

Qualified Sports Massage Injury Therapist
Am available on WhatsApp or messenger 07526756481,
mobile or based in Blaenavon