LAC Therapies

20/08/2025

Sports Massage can have different benefits depending on when it is used in relation to a physical event. How the techniques are used will also different in relation to the event.

Pre event massage will use lighter but faster techniques in order to stimulate a response without cause muscle soreness. The physical responses can include increased blood flow and reduced muscle tension. These can reduced the risk of injury and enhance performance. Psychological benefits can include reduced anxiety and stress, which can improved mental focus and confidence.

Post event massage will use slower techniques. The depth of pressure will depend on how sore the muscles are and if there are any following activities. Benefits can include reduced Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness, improved circulation and enhanced muscle relaxation. Psychological benefits can include reduced anxiety, stress and improved relaxation which can lead to better sleep. It can also restore a sense of calmness following any adrenaline filled event.

19/08/2025

NOW AVAILABLE: Telephone Consultation

You can now discuss your aches, pains and injuries via a telephone consultation. This can be a great way to help you decide the best course of action to aid your recovery. You will receive advice on exercises and other ways to help aid your recovery.

Consultations can be booked via our online booking system on our website. You will then be contacted at the time you have selected.

The cost of the telephone consultation will be taken off your first in person appointment.

18/08/2025

This week’s patient review comes from Maxie, who has been seeing Liam for massage regularly for over 2 years.

“Regular massage has been the best investment I’ve made for me and my health… after every session, I love noticing increased mobility, often as soon as the drive home”

16/08/2025

First game of the 2025-26 Rugby Season. A preseason friendly covering vs at Stafford Rugby Club.

15/08/2025

Many people can be apprehensive of having a Deep Tissue Massage because of the perception that it has to be painful in order to be effective. This is not the case.

Deep Tissue Massages can be effective and not cause pain. Whilst a little discomfort is fine, painful techniques can cause patients to tighten up and fight against the pressure, which defeats the point of the massage trying to relax the muscles.

Gradually increasing the pressure during a session will allow deep techniques to be used without causing pain. This leads to a more enjoyable massage for the patient.

12/08/2025

Have an enquiry about LAC Therapies? You can now contact us via WhatsApp.

31/07/2025

Are you unsure what a Sports Therapist does?

Sports Therapy focuses on the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of patients back to their optimal levels of fitness. This can be for sports, physical activity, work or daily life. This means you don’t have to be a professional athlete to benefit from Sports Therapy.

Sports Therapists aim to achieve this by assessing musculoskeletal issues and, when appropriate, using hands on treatments and rehabilitation exercises.

29/07/2025

SPECIAL OFFER

All mobile massage appointments booked in August are just £45.

Available appointments:
- Deep Tissue massage
- Relaxation massage
- Pregnancy massage
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage

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27/07/2025

Patient review

Hannah - Highly recommend work with Liam - he’s not only supported me with a shoulder injury, he’s recently been supporting me with a knee injury.

24/07/2025

A torn meniscus is a tear in the tough cartilage inside your knee. Two pieces of cartilage sit inside your knee between your thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). This cartilage is the meniscus. This cartilage acts like shock absorbers for your knee, providing cushioning for your bones and knee joint. It can tear after a hard twist or rotation of your knee.

People who tear a meniscus often feel like something has popped in their knees at the time of the injury. Other meniscus tear symptoms include:
- Feeling like your knee might give out beneath you.
- Having knee pain or stiffness or a swollen knee.
- Being unable to fully bend or straighten your leg.

A meniscus tear can get better on its own without treatment, but it can take a while to heal.

Sometimes, rehabilitation and exercise therapy may be recommended to help reduce pain, improve movement and strengthen the knee.

If the damage is severe, you may need arthroscopy surgery to repair or remove the damaged cartilage.

23/07/2025

Find out more about the face behind LAC Therapies.

With over a decade of experience, Liam has seen and treated a wide range of injuries from both sporting and none sporting environments.

As well as the experiences listed below, Liam has worked with Staffordshire County Rugby Union seniors men’s team, Stone RUFC, Longton RUFC, Newcastle (Staffs) RUFC, Lancashire County BARLA open age & over 35s teams, Scotland RL under 19s, and St Helens RLFC. His university placements included Liverpool FC Academy, Wigan Athletic FC under 19s and Warrington Wolves.

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14/06/2025