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Hagley Sports Massage, Kidderminster (2025)

25/07/2025

“Remedial manual therapy that focuses on releasing tension and restrictions in the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, tendons, ligaments, I organs, and bones — helping to release trigger points (knots / adhesions in the fascia), improve flexibility and range of motion, reduce pain, and enhance circulation.”… simple!

Hagley Sports Massage 07788 584553

18/07/2025

Everything in the body is connected … working with injury, dysfunctions and pain is like putting together the pieces of a jig saw!

If a link in a bicycle chain isn’t working properly neither will the rest of the chain and result in the bicycle not functioning. Our bodies are the same. We are connected from our toes to nostril and back down again by the kinetic chain. Did you know that we have twelve fascial slings interconnecting parts of our body to others e.g. hamstrings to the humerus (arm bone)?

Achilles tendinopathy (persistent long standing pain and trauma of the achilles tendon) is a great example of this. The Achilles tendon and calves are connected to the plantar fascia (fascial band of foot) on one end and to the hamstrings on the other end.

Weakness in the hamstrings can be a contributing factor and risk of Achilles tendinitis / tendinopathy. This weakness can cause compensations that lead to extra loading of the Achilles as the body moves differently.

If you are struggling to propel yourself forward using hip extension ( as a result of tight / weak hamstrings) it will result in you pushing off more from the ankle and foot. This new movement pattern will increase the load and force on the achilles, building over time and can cause trauma and injury.

So, in looking at an injury, asking the “whys?” and “how’s? “, we need to look beyond the pain and investigate the reason this is happening. Assessment will be undertaken looking at all contributing factors and patterns, to piece together all the jig saw pieces” in order to build a picture and to provide a treatment solution.

Hagley Sports Massage looks well beyond the obvious and assesses the body as a whole. To discuss your issue and injury call today on ⁨07788 584553⁩.

11/07/2025

Cupping - What is it? What benefits does it offer?

Cupping (myofacial decompression treatment) uses vacuum cups on the skin, creating suction which draws, lifts and holds the skin and superficial muscles. It activates the lymphatic system, promotes blood circulation (providing oxygen and nutrients to tissue) and is good for the removal of toxins and supporting tissue repair.

Cupping is effective for:
* muscular aches and pains
* joint inflammation and pain
* sluggish circulation
* sports injuries
* sciatic nerve issues
* headaches
* stress and depression
* detoxification

Benefits and effective outcomes from cupping include:
* reduces muscular skeletal discomfort and pain
* releases facial restrictions, tension and tightness in muscles, tendons and ligaments
* creates space between the facial layers improving tissue gliding and movement
* opens lymphatic capillaries, moving fluid into lymphatic system
* removes waste from tissue
* aids and stimulates healing process and tissue repair
* increases blood flow to localised area
* stimulates proprioceptors and baroreceptors for healing
* improves scar tissue healing, stimulating collagen growth.

Cupping is one of many treatment modalities offered by Hagley Sports Massage. For further information call 07788 584553 to discuss your issues and book an appointment.

06/07/2025

Please help me to help you…

Thank you for your custom and support, it means the world to me. With so many therapists out there, thank you for choosing Hagley Sports Massage!

The little things mean so much and can really have a great impact on a small business. Word of mouth recommendation, sharing a post, writing a review - all add up to help promote a small business.

So if you get chance and were happy with your treatment, then please spare a few minutes to help me promote HAGLEY SPORTS MASSAGE. Every little bit helps!

Hagley Sports Massage 07788 584553

04/07/2025

How will a remedial massage or sports massage benefit me?

All massage treatments focus on the soft tissues as they include your muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and scar tissue.

Remedial massage (RM) is referred to being a “medical massage” and usually outcome focussed. It is a therapeutic massage which aims to relieve muscle tension and treat pain. It is good for anybody and everybody, particularly supporting medical conditions. Particularly beneficial for:
* Long term chronic conditions and illnesses
* Relaxation for stress relief and sleep improvement
* Support depression and anxiety treatment
* Individuals with medical conditions and pain management
* Tense and tight muscles

Sports Massage (SM) is not only intended for athletes. It aims to increase blood flow, flush muscles of toxins and loosen tight or injured parts of the body. Sports massage is symptom focussed. This is where it is relevant to people outside of full time sports.
SM looks at the cause and symptoms of the dysfunctional muscles and connective tissue. It provides relief in areas of pain by releasing the tension in the muscle tissue and fibres. Beneficial to:

* Athletes, sports people
* Injured individuals
* Injury avoidance / prevention
* Post injured individuals
* Circulatory issues

With so many benefits, addressing so many issues, remedial massage and sports massage should feature regularly in everyone’s lives. Why wouldn’t you?

To discuss your symptoms and book an appointment today call Hagley Sports Massage on ⁨ 07788 584553.

21/06/2025

It’s hot hot hot ☀️☀️☀️ …Stay hydrated and top up your electrolytes helping you and your body to function properly.💧🍋🍈🍶

Electrolytes are the minerals ( e.g. sodium and potassium) responsible for directing water to areas of the body that need it the most, maintaining and regulating optimal fluid levels in cells.

Excessive sweating can deplete the electrolytes in our body, replenishing with water alone may not be enough to top them up. Low electrolyte levels can impair bodily functions i.e. muscular contractions, acid balance, fluid regulation …… cramping is a common issue when hydration / electrolyte levels run low.

Your heart is a muscle so electrolytes even help regulate your heart ❤️.

Citrus fruits, I.e. lemons and limes have a lot of electrolyte properties, so does coconut water.

Make your own electrolyte water drink as below:
Makes two 8 fl. Oz servings.
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup line juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 cups coconut water
2 cups cold water

Keep safe, hydrated and healthy.

Hagley Sports Massage 07788 584553

06/06/2025

Are you experiencing restricted arm and shoulder movement? Normal day to day shoulder / arm movements reduced range of movement or loss of strength and power?

Muscles are critical to efficient movement and functionality of the shoulder, but why?

* barely any bony connection to the rest of the skeleton
* no socket at the shoulder
* ability and multi direction and multi plane opportunities of the arm

It is a misconception that there is a shoulder joint, or ball and socket as referenced. The ball or head of the arm bone (humerus) moves against the flat surface of the glenoid fossa, meaning there is actually very little connection of the shoulder to the rest by of the skeleton. Connection is at the collar bone.

A healthy functioning shoulder should allow the arm to move in many multi directions and planes. Muscles and the role they play in the function of the shoulder and arm are critical - dysfunctions need addressing soonest.

Call Hagley Sports Massage today to discuss your symptoms and book your appointment on 07788 584553.

30/05/2025

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30/05/2025

Cupping is just one of the treatment options administered by Hagley Sports Massage and is very effective and beneficial for a variety of health conditions including:
* muscular skeletal injuries
* neck, shoulder, back pain
* soft tissue inflammation
* tension headaches, stress, anxiety
* scar tissue
* digestive issues
* skin conditions
* chronic pain management

Cupping creates suction by lifting and separating the fascia and muscle promoting myofascial decompression to previously congested, stagnant soft tissue.

Static cupping (cups remain still and attached) and dynamic cupping (cups guided by therapist along the skin to facilitate blood flow) work on knots, adhesions and tension formed by injured or dysfunctional tissue and muscles.

Both are beneficial in removing toxins, improving blood flow and circulation, and “boosting” energy flow, activating healing through the body.

To discuss your issue, book an appointment and assessment , call HAGLEY SPORTS MASSAGE on 07788 584553. Your body will thank you for it.

28/05/2025

Pain is a message. Our bodies are constantly communicating with us… we just need to listen.

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23/05/2025

Muscular tightness, pain and discomfort is a very personal feeling … but stops us from functioning on a day to day basis.

Pain is very personal and subjective. Tightness is a feeling not just a mechanical condition. So when working with my clients I question what tightness means to them?

* is it poor range of movement of muscles or connective tissue?
* is it not actually the ability to move but the ability to reach the end range?
* if it’s not the ability to move, does it feel relaxed or just basically “discomfort?”…..

Understanding clients and their bodies, listening to their issues and how they are impacting on their lives, empathising with their situation.....

Manual therapy and treatment is not just about solving the issue, it’s about “walking the distance” with the client and discovering how, why, when their bodies are reacting and responding in the manner that they are.

Everybody’s body is different, everybody’s issues are unique to them...... every client has their own story and condition, every day and appointment is distinct.

No one treatment fits all, each treatment is tailored to the individual. I’m passionate about what I do, investing time listening to my clients and their stories...... I know how injury and dysfunction can hamper and impact on our lives.

To discuss your issues and arrange an appointment call Hagley Sports Massage on 07788 584553.

14/05/2025

Moving Badly? Aching just to function throughout the day? Everything just seems hard work and aches? Muscles need a MOT?

With circa 206 bones in the body and 623 ( ish) muscles, the muscular system and skeletal system work in partnership along with the central nervous system to provide movement - they are a fully integrated system impacting on each other.

This complex “infrastructure” or kinetic chain needs to be in good working order to achieve and meet the demands of the body. The muscular system supports the skeletal system, so when one is stressed or dysfunctional then it impacts on the functionality of the other systems.

Sounds simple???? mmmm.... not quite? Dysfunctions in the muscular system can severely affect our body’s ability to move freely, efficiently and effortlessly.

Remedial massage, soft tissue therapy, sports massage treats those dysfunctions and restores the body and its complex infrastructure of muscles “back to factory settings”. Hagley Sports Massage will look for the source of the problem not just treat the pain.

To discuss your issues and treatment options call Hagley Sports Massage today on 07788 584553.

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