Graham Spencer Sports Massage

13/01/2022

! Sounds exciting

28/07/2021

I have been open as usual from 12th April 2021.

Facemasks are worn by my clients and myself.

I take a Lateral flow covid test twice a week.

It's great to be back up and massaging again and meeting my clients- see you soon!

28/07/2021

28/07/2021

11/07/2020

GOOD Morning!
The Government have announced that massaging is open for business again from next Monday 13th July :)
To make it as risk free as "reasonably practicable" there are certain measures that we have to follow, making it safer for you and me.

Massages at my address:
Soft tissue therapists are now able to return to work but there will be some changes in how your appointment will proceed in order to continue to prevent the spread of infection. I list below some of the changes you can expect.

Firstly, if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms, please postpone or cancel your appointment. There will be a consent form to complete regarding your exposure to Covid-19. If you are considered a high-risk client, it may not be possible to massage you at this time but feel free to discuss this with me.

There will be a short update consultation, prior to your appointment to discuss your needs and any Covid-19 issues. All consultation and consent documents should be signed and brought with you to your appointment or emailed beforehand. Please bring you own pen and water if needed, as I can no longer supply this. If you have a face mask, please wear this but if you don’t, I will supply you with one to wear throughout your treatment. It would also be helpful if you wear clothing which is easy to remove and avoid wearing jewellery.

Please remain in your car or outside and I will collect you at your appointment time, Please only bring a chaperone or legal guardian if necessary.
Upon arrival you will sterilise your hands with sanitiser provided and enter the practice room without touching anything.

The treatment room will have been thoroughly disinfected and all linen and face cradles replaced for each client. I will be wearing personal protective equipment which includes a mask, gloves and apron. Do not be concerned about the use of gloves, it will not affect your treatment.
The massage will continue as usual, although unnecessary chatting should be avoided to prevent droplet formation.

When the massage is over, please leave all the linens, untouched on the couch and try not to touch anything as you leave. Please keep your mask on until you exit the premises. It is also recommended that you register for the NHS Track and Trace app to maintain our safety.
Payment can be made prior to the appointment via Direct Transfer If you have to pay with cash, please bring the correct money.

Please note appointments will be spaced further apart than usual to enable disinfection of the practice space, therapy table, equipment and facilities.
I look forward to welcoming you back to the practice.

Massage at your home will be similar, if a roomy well ventilated space is available that would be ideal.
I will bring cleaning items for my couch and bags for waste with me.

Symptoms of corona virus
The most important symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of any of the following:
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a new continuous cough
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a high temperature
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a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)
For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. However, if you have any of the symptoms above you must stay at home and arrange to have a test to see if you have COVID-19

Consultation form attached.
I hope we can meet up again soon but if you are not ready yet or at high risk, i hope to catch up in the future sometime.

Stay safe

Graham Spencer

11/05/2020

Breaking up sitting time

A major change to physical activity levels for those now working at home is the loss of active commuting to work or other journeys, and the incidental activity of moving around the office. In normal times, office workers spend approximately 70% of an eight-hour workday sitting.[10] The move to home working could potentially increase this. Workplace studies have examined how to increase incidental physical activity while at work- and these same principles apply to working at home. Evidence indicates that using three different strategies can help; standing up (if you are able) at least every 30 minutes; sitting less by aiming for approximately equal amounts of sitting and standing time, and moving more by increasing the type of physical activity you do just from one activity to another.[11] Some practical tips are that you can set reminders (use your online diary or phone) to stand up every 30 minutes, walk to get water regularly, or stand when you feel uncomfortable and need to change position. If you have an adjustable desk at home, try to spend equal amounts of time standing and sitting. If not, you can sit less by standing during online meetings and telephone calls. Be creative and use other things in your home to make a standing desk. We found that cardboard boxes on top of our desks work well. If you are chairing an online meeting, initiate a standing culture at the beginning. Move more by combining every other 30-minute stand up with walking laps around your house. If you have stairs, make sure that you include them in your lap. If you have more than one toilet in your house, use the one furthest from where you are working.

Moving for 1-2 minutes every half an hour is enough to break up your sitting.[12] You can perform body weight exercises in small spaces and with little equipment. For example, calf-raises, knee to elbow and standing wall press-ups target strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. More advanced exercise such as lunges, squats and sit-ups are alternatives for those who are already active. If you do not have any fitness equipment, look around your home and see what you can use instead. For example, you can use tins of food as hand weights for upper body strength exercises.

Thorp AA, Healy GN, Winkler E, Clark BK, Gardiner PA, Owen N, et al. Prolonged sedentary time and physical activity in workplace and non-work contexts: a cross-sectional study of office, customer service and call centre employees. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2012;9:128-. doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-128
Healy G, Eakin E, Lamontagne AD, Owen N, Winkler E, Wiesner G, et al. Reducing sitting time in office workers: Short-term efficacy of a multicomponent intervention. Prev Med. 2013;57(1):43-8. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2013.04.004
Carter SE, Jones M, Gladwell VF. Energy expenditure and heart rate response to breaking up sedentary time with three different physical activity interventions. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2015;25(5):503-9. doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2015.02.00

02/05/2020

I hope you are all coping in these restrictive times.
Some of you will be working from home and finding it a very busy time others will have been put into a less structured life style being out of work or unable to work.
I am in the later but i give myself at least one task every day as well as getting a walk and half an hour with Joe Wicks.
That exercise is so important and can lift you out of the doldrums, give you energy and a positive attitude for the day ahead.
I have also volunteered to shop for the people locked down in the village under a scheme set up some locals.
I hope to be back massaging as soon as possible but in reality I think that could be a month or 2 away.
Keep exercising and stretching to keep your mind and body healthy, good healthy food and not too much alcohol!

Hope to see you soon

25/03/2020

A new style of fence painting

Great job! 👏👏😍🌱

02/08/2019

The latest publication from back expert Peter O' Sullivan - an excellent read.

https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2019.0610

01/07/2019

Something for beginners and long practicing yoga practitioners. Great reviews from participants in previous yoga days. Go on give it a try!

Time to Bloom.
Summer Yoga Retreat.
In the Summer we see flowers flourishing and thriving -a time to bloom.
They have had sunshine, rain, light, warmth, fertiliser.......

And you? What makes you Bloom?
Enjoy a day of Summer self-nurture...........yoga postures, breath awareness, meditation, relaxation.
Your time to flourish and thrive.....
Saturday 13th July
Stonesby Community Centre LE14 4PY
10am-3.30pm £35

Includes a light lunch and cake to finish

To book: helenhideaway1@gmail.com
Beginner Friendly

20/06/2019

This weekend try something new or a new style of Yoga at Scalford, some places left

A Celebration of Midsummer Energy for all to enjoy, no experience necessary, come and try different styles of yoga and other holistic therapies. Apart from the schedule below there will be free dis…

02/06/2019

Sports or remedial massage 5pm-7.30pm
£5/15mins
Come and try a 15 minute massage, focusing on a perticular area, e.g relieve neck and shoulder tightness.
I can work over clothing if prefered.
Book a time slot via Karen Hamilton

A Celebration of Midsummer Energy for all to enjoy, no experience necessary, come and try different styles of yoga and other holistic therapies. Apart from the schedule below there will be free dis…

17/05/2019

A Celebration of Midsummer Energy for all to enjoy, no experience necessary, come and try different styles of yoga and other holistic therapies. Apart from the schedule below there will be free dis…

21/04/2019

Marathon season is upon us, give a pre and or post event massage a try and feel the benefits, helps prevent injury and aids a speed y recovery!

24/01/2019

Are you getting back into the exercise routine or training for an event? A sports massage will help get you through those "feelgood aches" help prevent injuries by keeping on top of any niggles before they develop into something more debilitating!
Get back into shape and have regular massages as part of your routine

09/01/2019

Happy New Year, I hope the festive season has gone well for you? We have had a great family time and time away in the Lake District walking over the new year period.

If you are starting a new physical activity or getting back to a familiar one as part of your new year resolutions why not try a massage to help easy away those sore muscles a few days after your efforts. It should help keep you motivated and enjoying your activity so you can keep it going for the longjevity!

Heres to a great active and healthy new year

26/11/2018

Christmas is nearly upon us and we are looking for ideas for presents.
If you want something a bit different or have someone that has everything and is difficult to buy for then treat them to a MASSAGE. I work with clients of all ages

I have Gift Vouchers available for:
A sports massage or more relaxing massage
From £20 for ½ hour or £35 for 1 hour treatment at my Waltham studio
Or
£25 for half hour, £40/hr at your home

To purchase your vouchers contact me by phone or email and I can take cash, cheques or BACS transfers.
Tel: 07906 871291
Email: graham@grahamspencersportsmassage.co.uk
Have a great and relaxing Christmas
Graham Spencer

13/10/2018

The power of media!