Uliana Maslianyk Therapy Dublin

17/11/2025

🌿 Up to 70% of chronic ankle pain comes from old micro-injuries that were never fully rehabilitated — the body remembers what we try to ignore.
🤍 Tight calf and foot muscles restrict blood flow, slowing recovery and increasing tension throughout the lower leg.
🌿 The ankle contains 3 main joints and more than 30 ligaments, so even a small overload can create noticeable discomfort.
🍀 Weakness in the deep stabilizing muscles of the foot often leads to repeated sprains, swelling, and instability while walking.

🌿 Limited ankle mobility increases rotational stress on the knee joint, often causing inner or outer knee pain.
🍀 When the ankle loses its alignment, the hip joint is forced to compensate, creating gluteal tension and reduced hip rotation.
Poor dorsiflexion makes the foot roll inward (pronation), stressing the arch and the small bones of the ankle.

🍀 Weak ankle support is also a hidden cause of the “big toe bone” (Hallux Valgus).
When the ankle cannot stabilize the foot, the forefoot collapses inward, shifting pressure to the big toe joint. Over time, this leads to deformation, inflammation, and a growing bony bump near the big toe.

08/11/2025

🌿 10 Interesting Facts About Muscles and Emotions
1. Muscles react to emotions even before we feel them consciously.
2. Chronic stress often creates tightness in the neck, shoulders, and lower back.
3. Smiling activates 17 facial muscles and releases endorphins.
4. Fear prepares the muscles for “fight or flight.”
5. Relaxed muscles send calm signals to the brain.
6. Emotional memories can live in the hips and diaphragm.
7. Deep breathing releases emotional blocks.
8. Massage helps the body produce oxytocin — the “trust hormone.”
9. Posture affects mood — open posture brings confidence.
10. Movement awareness restores harmony between body and mind.

🌿🍀🤍 Your body speaks the language of emotions — listen to it with care.

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🍀 10 цікавих фактів про м’язи та емоції
1. М’язи реагують на емоції ще до того, як ми їх усвідомлюємо.
2. Хронічний стрес створює напруження у шиї, плечах і попереку.
3. Усмішка активує 17 м’язів обличчя й вивільняє ендорфіни.
4. Страх готує м’язи до “боротьби або втечі”.
5. Розслаблені м’язи надсилають мозку сигнал спокою.
6. Емоційна пам’ять може зберігатися в ділянці стегон і діафрагми.
7. Глибоке дихання допомагає зняти емоційні блоки.
8. Масаж стимулює вироблення окситоцину — гормону довіри.
9. Поза тіла впливає на настрій — відкрита постава додає впевненості.
10. Усвідомлений рух відновлює гармонію між тілом і розумом.

🌿🍀🤍 Твоє тіло говорить мовою емоцій — слухай його з любов’ю.

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15/09/2025

🌿 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Why Do Fingers Go Numb ?✍️Have you ever felt your fingers “go numb,” as if they were losing sensitivity. Very often the reason is carpal tunnel syndrome.🍀 This condition occurs when the nerve in the wrist becomes compressed due to constant strain. Those most at risk include:🥖 bakers kneading dough;💻 people working long hours at the computer;💪 athletes;👷‍♀️ professions with heavy load on the wrists.🌿 What actually happens in the bodyWith repetitive movements, the tendons in the wrist become swollen, compressing the median nerve. This leads to tingling, numbness, or even pain. If left untreated, the nerve may gradually lose its function.🍀 The good news through specific pressure points, massage techniques, and corrective manipulations, it is possible to release pressure on the nerve, restore circulation, and prevent further progression of the condition. This helps bring back sensitivity and preserve the health of your hands.🤍 Take care of your hands — they work for you every single day.🌿 Тунельний синдром — чому німіють пальці ?✍️Ви коли-небудь відчували, що пальці «німіють», наче втрачають чутливість. Дуже часто причина — тунельний синдром зап’ясткового каналу.🍀 Це захворювання виникає тоді, коли нерв у зап’ясті стискається через постійне навантаження. Найбільш уразливі:🥖 пекарі, які замішують тісто;💻 ті, хто багато працює за комп’ютером;💪 спортсмени;👷‍♀️ професії з високим навантаженням на кисті.🌿 Що відбувається в тіліПри повторюваних рухах сухожилки в зап’ясті набрякають, і це стискає серединний нерв. З’являється відчуття поколювання, оніміння чи навіть біль. Якщо не реагувати вчасно, нерв поступово може втратити функцію.🍀 Добра новина завдяки спеціальним точкам, масажним технікам і корекційним маніпуляціям можна зняти тиск на нерв, відновити кровообіг і заблокувати прогресування проблеми. Це допомагає повернути чутливість і зберегти здоров’я кистей.🤍 Дбайте про свої руки — адже саме вони щодня працюють для вас.

13/06/2025

13/06/2025

Neck or Back Pain? Here’s Why Massage Therapy Is Not Just Relaxation — It’s a Medical Necessity.

If you’re dealing with stiffness, tension, or pain in your neck or spine, regular massage therapy can be one of the most effective non-invasive treatments available.

This type of pain is often caused by:

🔹 Muscle spasms and trigger points
🔹 Poor posture from desk work or prolonged sitting
🔹 Overload on the spine from stress or incorrect movement patterns
🔹 Compensations due to old injuries or imbalances

When left untreated, these problems can lead to chronic discomfort, reduced mobility, headaches, and even nerve compression.

What can professional massage therapy do?

✅ Release deep muscle tension and spasms
✅ Restore healthy blood flow to affected tissues
✅ Reduce inflammation and support natural healing
✅ Correct postural imbalances by relaxing overloaded muscle chains
✅ Prevent progression into more serious conditions, like disc issues or nerve entrapments

Massage is not just about relaxation — it’s targeted, therapeutic work designed to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent long-term damage.

If you’re experiencing ongoing neck or back pain, don’t ignore the signals. Early intervention with a qualified therapist can make all the difference.

📍 Dublin 2 | Professional Trigger Point Massage
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👐 Your spine will thank you

13/06/2025

Shooting Pain Down Your Leg? It Might Be Sciatic Nerve Compression Caused by Tight Muscles — Not a Herniated Disc.

If you’re feeling a deep, sharp, or burning pain that starts in your lower back or buttock and travels down your leg — especially along the back of the thigh — you may be experiencing sciatic nerve irritation.

Many assume it’s due to a spinal disc problem. But in reality, this pain is often caused by muscular compression of the sciatic nerve, especially in the gluteal region.

Common muscular causes include:

🔹 Piriformis syndrome – when the piriformis muscle in the buttock compresses the sciatic nerve
🔹 Tension in the deep hip rotators – such as the obturator internus or gemellus muscles
🔹 Trigger points in the glutes or lower back referring pain down the leg
🔹 Pelvic misalignment and postural overload

This pain can be:

🚶‍♂️ Worse when walking, standing, or climbing stairs
🚗 Triggered by prolonged sitting or driving
🛏️ Disruptive during sleep when lying on the affected side

The good news? Not all leg pain needs surgery or medication. Through specialised trigger point therapy, we can:

✅ Identify the precise source of muscle tension
✅ Release the pressure on the sciatic nerve
✅ Improve your range of motion and reduce pain
✅ Restore your ability to move comfortably again

You don’t have to live with leg pain. Let’s get to the root of it — and treat it with expert hands.

📍Dublin 2
📅 Appointments available
📩 Message me to book your visit or ask any questions

13/06/2025

Do Your Fingers Go Numb? The Problem Might Be in Your Neck — Not Just Your Wrist.

If you’ve been experiencing tingling or numbness in your fingers — especially the pinky or ring finger — the real cause may lie far from your hand.

Many people assume it’s carpal tunnel syndrome, but in reality, numb fingers often result from compression of nerves higher up — in the neck, shoulder, or elbow.

🔹 Neck tension and cervical spine dysfunction can cause narrowing of the spaces where nerves exit the spine
🔹 Tight neck muscles (like the scalenes) may compress the brachial plexus or arteries, reducing nerve conduction and blood supply
🔹 These irritations can lead to what’s known as a “secondary tunnel syndrome” – where nerve entrapment happens after the neck, anywhere along its path through the shoulder, elbow, or wrist
🔹 Elbow or forearm muscle spasms may mimic or worsen symptoms

The nervous system is like a highway — if there’s a traffic jam in the neck, the symptoms may appear much further down the line, in the hand.

That’s why it’s so important to locate the true source of nerve compression, rather than just treat the symptoms.

With professional trigger point therapy, we can:

✅ Identify hidden muscle spasms
✅ Release pressure on nerves
✅ Improve blood flow
✅ Restore natural sensation to your fingers

If you’re experiencing numbness or tingling, don’t wait. An accurate diagnosis from a skilled therapist can help you avoid unnecessary treatments or even surgery.

📍 Located in Dublin 2
📅 Appointments available
📩 Send a message to book or ask questions

27/10/2024

Spread Your Wings Therapy offers an exceptional blend of therapeutic massage and beauty treatments in Dublin.

Uliana Maslianyk, a therapeutic massage specialist with 18 years of experience and a member of the Irish Massage Therapy Association (IMTA) and the Association of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapists (ANMT), provides targeted relief for back, neck, shoulder, and joint pain.
She specializes in trigger-point therapy, reflexology, taping, and exercise guidance, effectively treating conditions like carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, and more.

Alina Facial Angel, a skilled beauty therapist, offers exclusive facial treatments including lymphatic drainage and the rejuvenating Kobido facial massage, known for lifting and anti-aging effects.
Discover a personalized approach that prioritizes your well-being and lasting results.

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30/03/2024

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