JVL Sports Massage

23/02/2026

💡 Top Tip of the Day 💡

If you are struggling with tight shoulders and/or knots, try this trick to get some relief:

🎾 Tennis Ball Shoulder Massage 🎾

1. Grab a tennis ball and press it against a wall.

2. Stand with your back to the ball manoeuvre it to the sore or tight spots near to your shoulder blade. This part can be a little tricky but stick with it!

3. Once the tennis ball is in place, roll and push your body into the ball, targeting the trouble areas and/or knots. This action should be slow and controlled. Apply as much pressure as feels comfortable.

This self-massage technique can help improve mobility and remove some surface tension when you are in a pinch. As it is not targeted and the surface area of the tennis ball is larger than a sports massage therapists thumbs, it is unlikely to resolve the problem completely. This tip is to primarily tide you over until you are able to address the issue properly with sports massage.

If you are struggling with tight or knotty shoulders, please do not hesitate to contact me to get booked in so that we can work these out with a view to long term resolution.

22/02/2026

🚫 Myth Busting Time! 🚫

This week’s myth: "Sports massage has to be extremely painful to work."

FALSE.

One of the biggest misconceptions about sports massage is that it has to really hurt to be effective. Here’s the truth however - massage doesn’t have to be excruciating in order for it to work.

While it's true that deep tissue massage can be painful and create some soreness and discomfort, the goal is to release tension and to improve mobility, not to cause pain.

Sports massage should:

* Relieve muscle tension

* Increase blood flow

* Boost recovery

* Improve flexibility.

If the pressure ever feels too intense, let your therapist know. A skilled professional will always adjust the pressure to match your needs without making you suffer.

Remember, some soreness is normal (both during and the day after the massage) but the massage itself should not be unbearable.

20/02/2026

🤸Stretch of the Week: The IT Band 🤸

The IT band is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the outside of your thigh from your hip to your knee.

A tight IT band can be the cause of knee pain, lower back discomfort and overall stiffness. This week’s ’stretch of the week’ focuses on a simple yet effective way to target this troublesome area.

One effective IT Band Stretch is explained below:

🧘‍♂️ Sit on the floor with your legs crossed.

🧘‍♂️ Stretch your arms out in front of you, putting one palm on top of the opposite hand so that your arms are making a singular point.

🧘‍♂️ Slowly stretch forward, bringing your chest towards the ground and keeping your arms parallel while breathing deeply (see picture attached).

🧘‍♂️ Hold the stretch for roughly 20-30 seconds before sitting up and taking a small break (e.g. one minute or so).

🧘‍♂️ Repeat the stretch a few times. Aim to do this routine a couple of times per day.

Why this works:

This stretch targets the muscles around the IT band, helping to release tension and improve mobility.

As with all things, the benefit of this stretch will really start to show after 2-3 weeks. Regular stretching can reduce discomfort, enhance flexibility and improve your athletic performance.

If you need a deeper release or to work out any knots, please do not hesitate to message me about a sports massage session for targeted treatment.

18/02/2026

💭 Commonly asked FAQs 💭

“HOW OFTEN DO I NEED A SPORTS MASSAGE?”
This is one of the most common questions I get so let’s break it down:

Frequency depends on activity level.

If you're training intensely or pushing your body hard, I recommend at least one session a week to help with muscle recovery and to prevent injury.

For more moderate or casual exercisers, once every 2-4 weeks can keep your body feeling great and help maintain flexibility.

Over time, you’ll learn to recognise what suits your body best.

Your body’s unique needs matter.

Are you feeling tight or stiff after a workout? A sports massage can help reduce muscle soreness and enhance your performance.

If you have a specific injury or chronic pain, I may suggest more frequent sessions until you start feeling improvement. Once the injury has been dealt with, previous clients have felt able to drop to longer breaks between sessions in order to maintain their body. Remember, sports massage is not just for exercise related pain, plenty of my clients suffer from other health issues and benefit both physically and mentally from frequent treatment.

It’s about balance.

Massage helps with circulation, flexibility and reducing muscle tension but pairing regular sessions with proper rest, hydration and stretching is key for long term results.

Ultimately, how often you undergo a sports massage is personal to YOU and what YOU feel will meet your needs alongside professional guidance. I will never exaggerate how often treatment is needed, honesty is key and my primary objective is to get you feeling your best.

No matter what your needs are, I’m here to help you recover, perform and feel your best! Reach out to book your next session today.

16/02/2026

💡 Top Tip of the Day 💡
If you suffer from Plantar Fasciitis or tight arches, here is a simple, at-home remedy that might provide a bit of relief:

🫛 Keep a can of peas in your freezer! 🫛

It sounds odd but frozen peas can work wonders for relieving pain and inflammation in the feet. Simply roll the frozen can under each affected foot for a few minutes to reduce tension and soothe the area. It’s an easy and affordable way to support your recovery in between massages!

❓Why it works: Cold therapy helps decrease swelling and numb pain, while the gentle pressure from rolling the can stimulates blood flow and relaxes tight muscles.

👉🏻 Who can benefit?
This tip is especially helpful for those who spend long hours on their feet (e.g. teachers and medial professionals), athletes (e.g. runners, dancers and footballers) or anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis, flat feet or tight arches.

If you're experiencing any foot pain or discomfort, give this simple trick a try!

If you need a more tailored treatment or are struggling with persistent pain, don’t forget that sports massage can help. Contact us today to book an appointment!

15/02/2026

📣 A Goal for This Year - Showing Up More for You

This year, one of my goals is to show up more consistently online and provide regular, useful content to help you move, train and recover better.

Here’s what you can expect each week 👇

💡📕 Monday – Top Tip of the Week
Practical recovery advice including simple tricks of the trade and post-workout tips to keep you going between treatments.

❔💭Wednesday – Sports Massage FAQs
Answering common questions about pain, pressure, recovery, injuries and what to expect from treatment.

🧘💪 Friday – Stretch of the Week
A simple, effective stretch (looking at a variety of muscles) you can add into your routine straight away.

🧌🚫 Sunday – Let’s do some Myth Busting
Clearing up common misconceptions around sports massage, recovery and performance.

My aim is to make this page a useful resource — not just somewhere to book appointments.

I’ll also be sharing more client testimonials. 🗣️

If you’ve had treatment with JVL Sports Massage and found it beneficial, I’d genuinely appreciate you sharing your experience.

You’re very welcome to:
• Leave a review on my page publicly
• Send me a private message if you’d prefer

If you’d rather remain anonymous, that’s absolutely fine — I’m more than happy to keep names private when posting.

I will also be putting a few other posts out - keep your eyes peeled for a ‘behind the scenes’ with me (showing you a bit more about the equipment I use and the environment you can expect) and for any competitions. 👀

As always, a massive thank you to everyone who continues to support JVL Sports Massage — it really does mean a lot.

01/01/2026

Happy new year to all of my clients! I had a great 2025 full of seeing lots of new and existing clients. Apologies for the lack of updates last year, our (not so) little Remy was born near the end of October, between caring for him and my wife and being busy with clients, time slipped away! 😅

A personal goal for me this year is to post and be more active on Facebook.

I’m currently recovering from the flu but bookings are being taken from the week starting 5th Jan so message or email to get a session! No changes to prices for now so we start the new year as the last ended 😁

Hope everybody enjoys the rest of their holidays and I’ll see you soon!

Jay

26/09/2025

A Little Life Update!

Hey everyone 👋

Sorry for the quiet feed lately — life’s been full-on with the kids, summer holidays and getting ready for baby number 3! That being said, it’s been amazing to see so many of you recently. Thanks for keeping me busy and for all the great chats (and knots 😅).

Baby number 3 is due on the 20th October but as you all know — babies don’t always follow the plan! So just a quick heads-up: over the next few weeks, I might need to move or cancel some appointments depending on when the big arrival takes place.

I’ll always try to give you as much notice as possible and I really appreciate your patience if anything changes last minute. Scarlett has promised to try to give birth outside of my working hours but I am sorry in advance for any disruption that cannot be avoided.

Thanks again and have a great weekend!

07/07/2025

Happy to be working close with Oakfield FC for this coming season ⚽️💙🤍

For any newcomers needing a sports massage, this is a great opportunity to try it out with a bit of a discount! Send us a message to get booked in 👌

We like to welcome aboard JVL Sports Massage as part of our sponsorships partners for the 25/26 season 🤝

At JVL Sports Massage offers targeted , therapeutic treatment designed to aid recovery , enhance performance and prevent injury 🩼

Whether you’re an athlete , gym-goer or someone dealing with muscular tension from daily life , a sports massage session is tailored to your specific needs 💪

Each session is built around your goals whether that’s to recover from injury , boost performance or simply feel better in your body 😁

Even better if you use the CODE - “OAKFIELDFC” all new customers get 15% off there vist at JVL which is a incredible deal especially with his already affordable prices 😀

30 mins £26 with discount £22
45 mins £33 with discount £28
1 hour £38 with discount £32

WHAT A BARGAIN 😮‍💨

30/11/2024

🎅 *CHRISTMAS HOURS* 🎅

Hi guys, hope everybody is keeping well, especially now that the weather is starting to get colder! Just wanted to update you all on my Christmas hours for this year:

I’ll be working as normal (all day Thursdays/Fridays) throughout Christmas and the New Year, except the 26th/27th of December. I’ve decided to take these days off this year to spend with my family, so I will not be taking any bookings on these days.

December is already starting to fill up, so if you wish to book in over Christmas/New Year, please message me or the page so we can find a date/time for you.

Hope to see lots of you over the Christmas period, and if I don’t, have a great one! 🎄

08/07/2024

Hi everybody, hope you’re all keeping well!

Just a quick one as I’ve seen a large increase with the same problems popping up with clients, specifically lower back/glutes/sciatica:

Almost every time I have a client in with sciatica, they’ve got an extremely tight lower back and/or glutes/piriformis muscle. Massage is great for helping to relieve this but please, please stretch at home (it doesn’t have to be for long, just try to slowly increase the flexibility)!

I always recommend foam rollers and massage balls as they are great for getting into tough spots when you’re tight for time, but can be difficult to control how much pressure is applied, so can be too painful for some people.

If you’ve got any problems, please get them sorted early. Some things do get better on their own, but a lot don’t and will end up getting worse, cause more pain and costing you a lot more to sort out!

Send me over a message on Facebook or email (JVLSportsMassage@gmail.com) if you do need help through massage, with anything muscular. I’m only available Thursdays and Fridays currently so spaces are limited but I’ll fit anybody in when I can 👍

Jay

07/05/2024

👋 We're looking to further build our regular clientele now that we have a few more sessions per week. If anybody knows somebody that could benefit from a sports/deep tissue massage, please steer them in our direction.

Remember, you don't have to perform regular exercise to benefit from this type of massage. We have plenty of sporty individuals in, but we also treat builders, office workers, NHS workers and everything in-between.

Anybody that recommends a new client through our doors, will receive 15% off their next massage as a way to say thank you!