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Sports Massage
A firm pressured massage therapy using oils. Sports massage tends to be deeper and more intense.

This type of treatment concentrates on all problem areas of the body to help relieve any pain or tension. Using techniques such as deep tissue massage increases the amount of blood flow into the muscles decreasing any stress and helping you to feel better. Everyone should regularly have a sports massage to maintain a healthy and active body. It is great not only for athletic sports people but also benefits people who do little or no exercise at all but are feeling tightness from everyday life stresses. Sports Massage
The prime purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body's soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively. Above all, it can help prevent those niggling injuries that so often get in the way of performance and achievement, whether one is an athlete, ardent keep-fitter or a once a week jogger. This treatment is not just for the sports person: anyone can benefit from sports massage, including people in physically demanding jobs and those not quite so obvious (occupational, emotional and postural stress may produce many similar characteristics to sports injuries). It is based on the various elements of Swedish massage and often incorporates a combination of other techniques involving stretching, compression, friction, toning, and trigger point response techniques similar to Acupressure and Shiatsu. The skilled therapist brings together this blend of techniques, knowledge and advice during treatment, to work effectively with the client to bring about optimum performance and to provide injury-free training and minimise post event injuries. Benefits and Effects
There are three areas where sports massage is used to benefit athletes. Maintenance Massage: A regular massage treatment programme based on the therapist's understanding of anatomy and of the muscles used in a given sport and which are likely candidates for trouble. By concentrating on particular muscle groups the therapist can help the athlete maintain or improve range of motion and muscle flexibility. Event Massage: Pre-event and post-event massage therapies are tailored for distinct purposes. Pre-event treatment is used as a supplement to an athlete's warm-up to enhance circulation and reduce excess muscle and mental tension prior to competition. It is tailored to the needs of the athlete and his/her event and can be relaxing or stimulating as appropriate. Post-event massage, on the other hand, is geared towards reducing the muscle spasms and metabolic build-up that occur with rigorous exercise. Various sports massage techniques enhance the body's own recovery process improving the athlete's ability to return to training and competition, and reducing the risk of injury. Rehabilitation: Even with preventative maintenance, muscles cramp, tear, bruise, and ache. Sports massage can speed healing and reduce discomfort during the rehabilitation process.

03/01/2026

The Secret Architecture of the Hand: Where Precision Becomes Movement. Analysis by Physiotherapist Mahfuj Alam

“This image reveals, in extraordinary detail, the deep anatomy of the hand and wrist—one of the most complex and precise structures of the human body. Beneath the skin unfolds a true work of biological engineering designed to provide strength, delicacy, and absolute control.

The tendons can be clearly seen—long and firm—acting like living cables that connect the forearm muscles to the fingers. Thanks to them, you can make a fist, write, hold a fragile object, or apply force when necessary. Each tendon follows an exact path, leaving no room for error.

Among these whitish cords appear the intrinsic muscles of the hand, responsible for fine and precise movements. They enable deeply human gestures such as pointing, caressing, drawing, and performing coordinated actions that distinguish the human hand from any other limb in the animal kingdom.

An organized network of blood vessels and nerves is also visible, responsible for transporting precious blood and carrying sensory information and motor commands. Through this network you can feel temperature, texture, pain, and pressure, and respond immediately to your surroundings.

The wrist acts as a true transition point: delicate structures converge there and must glide smoothly within very narrow spaces. Any alteration in this area can significantly affect the function of the entire hand, underscoring its clinical importance.“

- Physiotherapist Mahfuj Alam

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01/01/2026
Merry Christmas! 🎄✨​Dear clients,​Thank you for trusting 𝘾𝘼 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙊𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙮 & 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 this year. It has...
19/12/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄✨
​Dear clients,
​Thank you for trusting 𝘾𝘼 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙊𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙮 & 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 this year. It has been a pleasure helping you on your wellness journey. May the Christmas spirit recharge your energy! 🔋

​🗓️ I’m coming back to Gorey!
To kick off the New Year, I will be working and attending to you again from:

📅 Thursday, Jan 15th to Tuesday, Feb 3rd.

​𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩:

📲 WhatsApp: 𝟬𝟴𝟯 𝟰𝟬𝟴 𝟳𝟭 𝟯𝟰

​Looking forward to seeing you soon!

— C. Ares

​📍 A Coruña | 🇮🇪 Gorey

13/12/2025

💡𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 “𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿”

👉The upper cervical spine (C0–C2) represents the most mobile segment of the vertebral column and serves as a critical neuroanatomical transition zone where the brainstem becomes the spinal cord.

This region plays a key regulatory role in autonomic and sensorimotor function due to its unique anatomical and neurological characteristics:
✅ It houses essential brainstem nuclei involved in autonomic control of:
• Heart rate
• Blood pressure
• Respiration
• Vagal tone

✅ It contains a high density of proprioceptive receptors in the suboccipital muscles, which provide afferent input directly to:
• The cerebellum
• The vestibular nuclei

✅ Sympathetic fibers ascend alongside the vertebral arteries through the transverse foramina into the cranial cavity, linking vascular and autonomic regulation.

✅ This region interfaces with multiple cranial systems, including:
• The trigeminal complex
• The vestibular system
• Oculomotor control centers

🔆 Even minor dysfunctions such as segmental instability, altered joint biomechanics, sensorimotor mismatch, or increased muscle tone—can disrupt autonomic regulation. These disturbances may manifest not only as localized cervical pain but also as systemic autonomic symptoms.

Disclaimer:
👉 Sharing a study is NOT an endorsement.
👉 You should read the original research yourself and be critical.

13/12/2025

Hiatal Hernia: “An oesophageal hernia (more commonly called a hiatal hernia) happens when part of your stomach pushes up through the diaphragm's opening (the hiatus) into the chest, often causing acid reflux, heartburn, and swallowing issues.

✅ There are two main types: sliding (most common, stomach slides in/out) and paraesophageal (stomach bulges beside the oesophagus).

❄️Types of Hiatal Hernia❄️

✔️Sliding Hiatal Hernia: The junction of the stomach and oesophagus slides up into the chest.
✔️Paraesophageal (Rolling) Hernia: Part of the stomach bulges into the chest next to the oesophagus, while the junction stays put.
✔️Mixed: A combination of both types.
✔️Type IV: Other organs (like the small bowel) can also push through.”

- Dr. Muhammed Ziya

Image Credit: A. Rekito

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13/12/2025

Cranial balance….not just your spine

Upper cervical issues continually coming back? Gotta keep going for adjustments? Maybe check out that TMJ complex

Can really see the yang / governing vessel vs yin / conception vessel from this angle.

📧 Communication Regarding Upcoming Dates in Gorey ​Dear Patient/Client,​I hope this message finds you well.​As you know,...
13/12/2025

📧 Communication Regarding Upcoming Dates in Gorey

​Dear Patient/Client,

​I hope this message finds you well.

​As you know, I highly value maintaining clear and efficient communication to inform you about my upcoming dates for visiting Gorey and appointment availability.

​Currently, the primary way I send you a personal reminder about my scheduled dates is through WhatsApp, in addition to posting the information on my social media channels.

​New Communication Option: Email!

​In order to offer you more choices and accommodate your preferences, I am pleased to offer you the option to receive this important information directly in your email inbox.

​Why choose email?

​Organisation: It allows you to easily archive and search for date information in one centralised location.

​Privacy: Some people prefer to keep professional communications separate from their personal WhatsApp chats.

​How to Choose Your Preferred Method

​From now on, you can choose the channel through which you would like to receive personal notification of my dates of visit to Gorey:

​Option 1: Keep WhatsApp (Action: No Action Needed)
​If you take no action, you will continue to receive this information via WhatsApp, as you have been.

​Option 2: Switch to Email (Action: Reply to this Message)
​If you prefer to receive these reminders solely via email at the address I already have on file, please reply to this message stating "Prefer Email". Once confirmed, I will stop sending these notices to you via WhatsApp.

​Thank you for your continued trust and cooperation in ensuring that communication about your upcoming appointments is as comfortable as possible for you.

​I remain at your disposal should you have any questions.

​Kind regards,

​C. Ares

Until this Sunday 14nd of December
10/12/2025

Until this Sunday 14nd of December

Important Notice Regarding Service Fees and Continuous Improvement​Dear Clients,​I am writing to share a small but neces...
03/12/2025

Important Notice Regarding Service Fees and Continuous Improvement

​Dear Clients,

​I am writing to share a small but necessary update regarding my service fees.

​My fundamental commitment is always to provide the absolute highest level of dedicated, personalised care during every session. To maintain this promise of exceptional quality, ensure my continued training, and address the rising operational costs (like the new accounting fees), I have made the decision to slightly adjust my prices.

​The Change in Detail

​Effective from January 16th, 2026, a general adjustment of €5 will be applied to the individual session fees (60-minute and 30-minute sessions).

​Individual Session Adjustment: Your standard individual session rate will increase by €5.

​Package Adjustments: The prices of all Osteopathic & SPM Therapy Plans (5 and 10 sessions) have been proportionally adjusted and rounded to reflect this new base rate, ensuring you continue to receive the maximum benefit from your discount.

​This adjustment is essential to guarantee I can continue dedicating exclusive time and focus to your individual health and wellness needs.

​I deeply appreciate the trust and loyalty you have placed in my work. Your support is highly valued, and I look forward to continuing our work together.

​Should you have any questions or require further details about the new rates, please feel free to message me directly.

​Best regards,

Carlos Ares

🎁🎄 Christmas Gorey
02/12/2025

🎁🎄 Christmas Gorey

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