Elephant Garden Massage Therapy

19/09/2025

Brilliant day today. I've been to the main square, Schindler's factory, the Jewish Ghetto and the Saltmine before finishing the night with a horse and carriage ride. 12miles of walking, maybe I should get a massage 🤔

18/09/2025

17/09/2025

Quick reminder that I am away Thursday-sunday pushing myself out of my comfort zone and having an adventure in Poland. I will be back from Monday.

16/09/2025

It's been one of those days.. mostly deep tissue work!

15/09/2025

Going on a trip where you just want quiet time what do you pack?
I've got my book, a spare book and my headphones. Phone has podcasts downloaded. Am I missing anything? Obviously got my clothes etc. Tonight I am packing

11/09/2025

It's my birthday 🎉 I've left my evening empty for a film night with Lilli and walk with the pooch. Might treat Lilli to tea out too 😁

08/09/2025

First day done of my FREC 3 qualification

05/09/2025

Friday thoughts 💭💭💭🤔

04/09/2025

Woah you made it to the end of the holidays in 1 piece! When you're ready for an hour to relax and undo all the tension in your muscles that you've stored up drop me a message. £5 off when you mention "BACK TO SCHOOL"

03/09/2025

Going through my photos of the summer holidays it's mostly Arlo. It soon goes and my baba is going into her last year of school 😭 Were now preparing for some autumn exploring 🍁 cosying up with a good book and hot chocolate in the evenings and let's not forget pumpkin scented massage oil ❤️

01/09/2025

Sciatica Pain… A Real Pain in the Bum! Here’s How to Find Real Relief 💥

If you’ve ever had that sharp, burning, or shooting pain running from your lower back down your leg—you’ll know how disruptive sciatica can be. 😖⚡️

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It starts in the lower spine, travels through the pelvis and glutes, and runs all the way down to the foot 🦶. When it gets irritated or compressed, that’s when the familiar pain, tingling, or numbness can kick in.

Some common causes include:

A bulging or herniated disc 💿

Spinal stenosis (narrowing around the nerve) 🧠

Muscle tightness or imbalance in the hips and lower back 🍑

Piriformis muscle tension or spasm 💢

Here’s how I help people manage and reduce sciatic pain:

1. Deep Tissue Massage 💆‍♂️

This approach works on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It helps by:

Reducing excessive muscle tension 🌀

Improving blood flow and mobility in restricted tissues ⚙️

Relieving pressure around the sciatic nerve 🔓

Using techniques like myofascial release to restore healthy tissue movement 🔄

2. Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) 🏋️‍♂️

A gentle, active method where you contract a muscle against resistance before relaxing and stretching it. This can:

Lengthen tight or shortened muscles 🔄

Improve joint mobility 🦴

Restore balance between muscle groups ⚖️

Help reduce pain while improving functional movement 🚶‍♀️

3. Kinetic Chain Release (KCR) 🌐

A whole-body approach that recognises sciatica doesn’t always start where you feel the pain. KCR helps by:

Addressing imbalances throughout the body ⚖️

Improving posture and movement patterns 🤸‍♀️

Supporting long-term comfort and mobility ⏳❤️

✨ By combining these techniques, the aim isn’t just short-term relief—it’s restoring balance and function so your body can move more freely and reduce the likelihood of recurring sciatic pain.

If you’d like to know more about how this could help you, send me a message—I’d be happy to talk it through

28/08/2025

8 Swedish massages for a hen party 🎉