The calming lotus

13/11/2025

Happy kindness day x

11/11/2025

My pups having a wee sniff round the beauty rooms since the lovely smells after my clients today!

05/11/2025

Get the most from your treatment!
Get intouch today!
Love and light
Chaz

04/11/2025

03/11/2025

🌸 Because Mum Deserves a Little Me-Time! 🌸

Hey lovely mums! 💕
Between school runs, work, and everything in between — you’ve earned some relaxation.

Treat yourself (or a special mum in your life) to our Facial + Back, Neck & Shoulders Package — the ultimate combo to refresh your skin and melt away stress for just £55 ✨

💆‍♀️ Deeply relaxing massage to ease tension
🌿 Rejuvenating facial for that natural glow
💖 Perfect “me-time” you’ll actually look forward to

📅 Limited bookings available this week — treat yourself today!
📍The Calming Lotus
📞 Message us to book

Because when Mum feels good, everyone is good!

02/11/2025

What a glorious day! Washing hung out, and away to take my babies out a long walk! Hope you all have an amazing day xx

31/10/2025

🌿 **You can’t pour from an empty cup** 🌿

At **The Calming Lotus** in Inverurie, we believe self-care isn’t selfish — it’s essential. 🌸

Step away from the stress of everyday life and allow yourself time to recharge. Whether you need the soothing flow of a **Swedish massage**, the deep relief of **hot stones**, or the sensory escape of **aromatherapy**, each treatment is tailored to *you*.

✨ Bespoke **Temple Spa facials**
✨ Over **20 years of experience**
✨ Peaceful **at-home salon** setting in Inverurie

Because when you’re replenished, you can give your best to everyone else. 💆‍♀️

📍 Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
📅 Appointments available now — message to book your moment of calm.



Love and light
Chaz

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween!!

30/10/2025

We carry most of our stress across our shoulders and upper backs!
Why not get booked in for a warming pumpkin spice back neck and shoulders massage with free head massage!
Or perhaps a tuneric massage. Tumeric has been long known for a natural anti inflammatory.
Get in touch to book in!

21/08/2025

Stanford neuroscientists figured out how you can regulate your nervous system with your breath.

This 5-second breathing technique is the fastest way to reduce anxiety and stress, they claim.

A simple, science-backed breathing method known as the "physiological sigh" is emerging as one of the fastest ways to reduce anxiety and stress — both instantly and over time.

This technique involves taking two inhales through the nose (one full, followed by a shorter top-up breath) and then exhaling slowly through the mouth. That second inhale is crucial, as it re-expands collapsed air sacs in the lungs, allowing more CO₂ to be expelled.

The result?

A slower heart rate, reduced physical tension, and an immediate sense of calm and focus.

According to a study published in Cell Reports Medicine, practicing just five minutes of this breathing technique daily led to greater reductions in stress and bigger mood boosts than even mindfulness meditation.

Participants who used the physiological sigh reported a stronger sense of control over their bodies and emotions—a key factor in combating anxiety. Unlike other breathwork methods or meditative practices that require long-term discipline, this technique can deliver measurable relief in seconds, making it an easy and powerful tool for anyone navigating daily stress.

source
Cell Reports Medicine. "Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal," January 2023.

20/08/2025

🔥 Gastrocnemius – “The Power Engine of Your Calf”
💥 A strong, two-headed muscle that powers running, jumping, and walking — giving your legs explosive strength and stability!

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📜 Name Origin & History
The term Gastrocnemius comes from Greek

👉— gastro (belly) + kneme (leg) — meaning “belly of the leg,” referring to its bulging calf appearance.
First described in anatomical studies centuries ago, it remains one of the most recognized muscles in sports science and rehabilitation.

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💥 Origin

💥 Medial Head → Posterior surface of the medial femoral condyle

💥 Lateral Head → Posterior surface of the lateral femoral condyle

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💥 Insertion

Joins with the Soleus muscle → forms the Achilles tendon → inserts into the posterior surface of the calcaneus 🦶

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💥 Muscle Action:

✅ Plantarflexion of ankle (pointing toes down)
✅ Knee flexion (bends the leg)
✅ Assists in explosive sports movements like sprinting, jumping, and climbing

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💥 Nerve Supply

Tibial nerve (S1, S2 roots)

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⚠️ Causes of Dysfunction / Injury
💧 Sudden sprint or jump without warm-up
💧 Overuse in running or jumping sports
💧 Wearing high heels for prolonged periods
💧 Calf trauma or strain
💧 Poor footwear support

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🗂️ Signs & Symptoms
🩸 Calf pain or tightness
🩸 Swelling or tenderness
🩸 Weak push-off while walking/running
🩸 Pain when stretching the calf
🩸 Stiffness after rest

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🩺 Physical Assessment & Examination ⤵️
1️⃣ Palpation – Feel for tenderness or knots in the calf
2️⃣ Resisted Plantarflexion Test – Pain/weakness indicates strain
3️⃣ Functional Test – Single-leg calf raises for endurance check
4️⃣ Gait Observation – Watch for reduced push-off phase

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🩻 Radiologic / Diagnostic Findings ⤵️
📌 Ultrasound – Detects muscle tears or inflammation
📌 MRI – For detailed view of strain or rupture
📌 EMG – If nerve damage is suspected

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⭕ Conservative Treatment ⤵️
✅ Rest & activity modification
✅ Ice therapy for swelling ❄️
✅ Compression bandage
✅ Gentle stretching once pain subsides

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🧘‍♀️ Physiotherapy Management ⤵️
🏅 Calf stretching & mobility drills
🏅 Strengthening via standing/seated calf raises
🏅 Proprioceptive & balance training
🏅 Soft tissue release & foam rolling
🏅 Sports-specific rehabilitation for athletes

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🏠 Home Advice ⤵️
✅ Warm-up before sports activities
✅ Avoid sudden high-intensity sprints
✅ Wear supportive footwear
✅ Stay hydrated to prevent cramps
✅ Continue rehab exercises daily

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✅ Physio Masud

06/08/2025

Good afternoon folks. Internet and 5g down with me right now so cash please for upcoming appointments please