SnC Sports Therapy

04/09/2025

A busy few weeks here at SnC Sports Therapy. Through personal recommendations and local Google searches we have had lots of new clients - some who do sport for leisure, a few professional athletes or those with aches / pains / musculoskeletal issues often caused by work or lifestyle. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏊‍♂️🥊🏉🏋️‍♀️🤸🏽‍♂️🏌️

We have been able to assess, treat and support them. For some that is so they can train longer and harder for upcoming events and for others, it’s supporting their rehabilitation journey. 🤩

But mostly it’s been all about enabling our clients to MOVE BETTER, FEEL BETTER.

First session is discounted by 30%. Discounts thereafter for Blue Light Card Holders, Military / Veterans, OAPs and Students. If you are a sports club and would like to discuss a discount please give us a ring.

Have a look at our website and then give us a call or text on 07970197410. 📱 ☎️

Move better, feel better With a deep rooted love of sports and all things health and wellbeing related, we want to empower you to move better, feel better and enjoy life to the full. The Benefits of Sports Massage We understand the significant benefits of sports massage and conditioning therapies. F...

18/08/2025

I listened to the video below a few days ago regarding inflammation. It’s hugely informative and provides foods to incorporate into your diet to prevent inflammation.

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11/08/2025

SnC Sports Therapy took some well earned rest away for a few weeks. It was time with family and friends doing lots of sporting activities at Club La Santa Lanzarote

With a choice of classes, swimming pools and much more we had a great time and even a surprise visit from our eldest son, Ciaran Donoghue (Bath rugby player) over the weekend.

We’re now back and supporting our clients. Hamstring strains seem to be a common occurrence at the minute. Dry cupping and dry needling are both effective treatments for this injury.

Give us a call if you would like a chat or appointment.

13/07/2025

To all our clients and beyond,

Please have a look at this article about why flexibility matters.

No matter whether you’re an athlete looking for explosive power to win a race, someone whose job requires them to bend, lift or move around or just trying to enjoy life and prevent injuries or discomfort - flexibility matters!

At SnC Sports Therapy our sessions are personally designed to ensure your muscles and joints are supported to maintain and increase your flexibility.

Give us a call to book a session.

WHY DOES FLEXIBILITY MATTER? A sporting perspective:

Range of motion:
In tennis (30% flexibility), good shoulder and hip flexibility allow for better court coverage and a wider range of shots. A flexible player can reach wide shots more easily and generate more power in serves.

Injury prevention:
Rugby players (10% flexibility) may seem to need less flexibility, but it helps prevent injuries during tackles and quick direction changes. A flexible player is less likely to strain a muscle when extending for a pass or dodging a tackle.

Technical efficiency:
For marathon runners (20% flexibility), hip and ankle flexibility improve running stride efficiency, crucial for maintaining pace over long distances. A flexible runner may experience less fatigue.

Power:
In cricket (30% flexibility), a bowler’s shoulder flexibility impacts speed and spin. A flexible bowler achieves a fuller range of motion, potentially increasing ball speed and control.

Full-range strength:
Even in powerlifting (10% flexibility), flexibility aids proper form in lifts like squats and deadlifts. A flexible lifter can lift more weight with better technique.

Aesthetics & performance:
In gymnastics and dance (both 50% flexibility), flexibility is key for executing complex moves and creating visually impressive lines.

Explosive power:
For sprinters (20% flexibility), hip and hamstring flexibility allows for a longer stride length, potentially increasing speed.

And what about everyday life?

Even if you’re not sprinting down the home straight like Keely Hodgkinson at the end of a race, or flipping multiple times through the air like Simone Biles, flexibility helps maintain joint glide for smooth, fluid movement. It supports movement symmetry, reducing injury risk, and helps flush synovial fluid through joints, like oil for an engine - bringing in nutrients, removing waste, and reducing arthritis risk.

And, of course, when you’re not battling tight muscles or stiff joints, you can move with more precision and grace.

10/07/2025

Lee is one of our regular clients and taking part in this amazing challenge this weekend for charity.

Good luck to Lee and the team. If any of you would like to donate to this very worthy cause please follow the JustGiving link below.

Help Lee Russell raise money to support Mind

04/07/2025

How does sports massage benefit those who don’t necessarily do sport or non-athletes?

We are often asked this question. The techniques that we use including myofascial release, soft tissue release, dry cupping and dry needling can help in the following ways:

Desk workers: relieve back, neck and shoulder pain

Drivers or commuters: undo the effects of long hours in a seated position

Manual labour workers: manage muscle fatigue and strained joints

Parents: recovery from the physical and stressful demands of parenting

Older adults: maintain mobility and circulation, both of which are essential to health and longevity

Please give us a call (07970197410) if you wish to discuss how we can support you. And have a look at our website for more details.

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28/04/2025

SnC Sports Therapy would like to congratulate our clients who have recently taken part in Hyrox competitions (Glasgow, Paris and Malaga), Bath Half Marathon, London Marathon, Shakespeare Marathon and The London Landmarks Half Marathon.

You are all amazing and have achieved so much individually and collectively. We are very proud to have been able to support you along the way with sports massage and other conditioning therapies.

👏😀🙌🤩

01/04/2025

With this great weather and more daylight available, many of our clients are ramping up their training or tapering for their events - Hyrox races, half and full marathons, ultra races and triathlons.

We can provide pre and post event massages. There are many benefits:

Pre event - injury prevention, improve flexibility and reduce muscle tension.

Post event - help reduce muscle soreness & inflammation, faster recovery, improved circulation and a sense of relaxation.

Please do give us a call if we can help support you prepare or recover from an event.

At SnC Sports Therapy we also provide both myofascial dry cupping and dry needling. Full details of both on the website. Both techniques can significantly support injury recovery and muscle dysfunction. This includes pain relief, reduced muscle tension and soreness, improved circulation and flexibility and stimulate healing.

If you wish to know more please give us a shout.

Move better, feel better With a deep rooted love of sports and all things health and wellbeing related, we want to empower you to move better, feel better and enjoy life to the full. The Benefits of Sports Massage We understand the significant benefits of sports massage and conditioning therapies. F...

04/03/2025

I think that most of us will have had recurring injuries. And we all want an immediate fix - to be better, pain free and to continue with our hobbies or sports.

Recovery is never an easy journey and sometimes we have to continually address issues. And make change to previous habits or methods. They become our new habits and rituals.

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I highly recommend reading it.

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