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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.

11/04/2026

In Greek mythology, the Titan Atlas was condemned to hold up the celestial heavens for eternity. In your own body, a single 2-ounce bone performs a remarkably similar feat.

The Anatomy of Support
The Atlas bone (C1) its at the very top of your spine, acting as the bridge between the skull and the rest of the body. But its job isn’t just structural; it is the gateway for the Brainstem. So important!!!
• The Conduit: Like a fuse box for the body, the brainstem passes directly through the ring of the Atlas.
• The Connection: This is where the brain transforms into the spinal cord, the primary “information highway” for every breath, heartbeat, and movement you make.

Do you know how to work this bone or the brainstem? Prepping Saturday zoom class on the atlas. Assessing in multiple planes, and offering simple corrections for everyone and anyone. (I’ll also get complex if you want) comment below to get early access price!

Your health deserves a plan! Session Bundles available ⚖️Whether it’s a sports injury, accumulated stress, or back pain ...
09/04/2026

Your health deserves a plan! Session Bundles available ⚖️

Whether it’s a sports injury, accumulated stress, or back pain from work, the key to success is consistent follow-up.

Treatment Packs allow you to:

Treat the root of the pain: Not just the temporary symptom.
Save money: Enjoy a reduced rate per session when you buy a bundle.
Personal commitment: Ensure your path to a life without physical limitations.

📍 Address: 31, Main Street (First Floor) - Y25F9K6 - Gorey.
📲 Book via WhatsApp: 083 408 71 34
👉 See all details and prices at:

www.aresosteop.com

Your body will thank you!

Dear clients,I’d like to let you know that I’ll be back in Gorey from Wednesday, April 8th to Sunday, April 26th.Please ...
29/03/2026

Dear clients,

I’d like to let you know that I’ll be back in Gorey from Wednesday, April 8th to Sunday, April 26th.

Please book your appointment in advance to secure your spot.

083 408 71 34 - WhatsApp.

As always, I look forward to seeing you and continuing your treatments during my stay.

Thank you for your trust and support.. 😌

Carlos Ares
CA Classical Osteopathy

https://www.aresosteop.com/treatments-pricesYour wellness journey starts here ✨ Enjoy exclusive discounts on session bun...
24/03/2026

https://www.aresosteop.com/treatments-prices

Your wellness journey starts here ✨
Enjoy exclusive discounts on session bundles:
✅ -15% on 10 sessions
✅ -10% on 5 Sessions
🎁 Gift Voucher also available online

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬​Do you feel like your body is "hardening"? It’s not just a sensati...
13/03/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬

​Do you feel like your body is "hardening"? It’s not just a sensation. Chronic stress acts as a physical force that profoundly alters our tissues.

​When we live in a constant state of alert, the body activates defense mechanisms: the fascia thickens, muscles shorten, and the body "armours" itself. In this sustained tension, loss of mobility occurs, and pain becomes a recurring visitor that refuses to leave.

​But there is a fundamental key: acceptance.

​Taking things calmly and embracing what we cannot change is not giving up; it is releasing the body from an unnecessary burden. By letting go of mental resistance, the nervous system balances out, and the tissue regains its space and elasticity.
​Health is not just the absence of pain, but the ability of our tissues to adapt fluidly to life. Accepting the inevitable and letting go of mental resistance is the first step toward stopping your body from hardening. ✨

​Living better doesn’t mean the absence of problems, but learning not to "block" ourselves when facing them.

13/03/2026
Hi everyone! A question I get asked a lot:Is it better to have an osteopathy and therapeutic massage session before or a...
11/03/2026

Hi everyone! A question I get asked a lot:

Is it better to have an osteopathy and therapeutic massage session before or after a competition or intense training?

After, and here's why, explained clearly. Why AFTER is ideal? Deep recovery: Osteopathy balances your body, relieves contractures, and improves lymphatic circulation.
Therapeutic massage removes toxins, reduces muscle pain (that annoying DOMS), and restores mobility. You'll get back to the gym faster without accumulated injuries! Perfect timing: Do it 2-24 hours post-training, in 45-60 min sessions.
Avoid intense efforts for 48h after to let it work fully. And BEFORE? Only if light A pre-competition massage should be short and gentle (10-15 min, ideally 24-48h before) to activate muscles and prepare your mind, without fatigue (it can drop strength by up to 9%!). Right before, no: it causes sedation and reduces explosive power.
My advice, Combine both: post for star recovery, pre for activation.

Why do you sometimes get a runny nose during treatment? 🤧Hi! It's super common during the session to notice your nose ru...
08/03/2026

Why do you sometimes get a runny nose during treatment? 🤧

Hi! It's super common during the session to notice your nose running 💧 or feeling mucus in your throat.
Don't worry 😌, it's not anything bad; it's a normal body reaction ✨.In the treatment, I work on muscles 💪, fascia, and joints that connect to your breathing 🌬️, nervous system, and fluid drainage.

When these areas relax 🧘‍♀️, the body responds naturally: with yawns 😴, warmth 🔥, urge to go to the bathroom 🚻… or more mucus.

This happens for several reasons: I activate your parasympathetic nervous system (the "rest and repair" mode) 😊, which increases secretions to hydrate mucous membranes.

I release the rib cage, neck, and skull 🦴, improving drainage of sinuses and airways.Previous tensions loosen, allowing mucus to "come out" and clear 🧹.

If you come with allergies 🌿, a recent cold ❄️, or irritation from dry air/pollution, the body takes the chance to clear it out.

Your back is wiser than you think ✨​Did you know that having thoracic scoliosis doesn’t mean your body is "broken"? On t...
08/03/2026

Your back is wiser than you think ✨

​Did you know that having thoracic scoliosis doesn’t mean your body is "broken"? On the contrary, it’s a testament to how incredible our nature truly is.
​When the spine shows a curvature, the body doesn't just sit idly by: it naturally seeks balance. It activates compensation mechanisms so you can stay functional, keep moving, and maintain your center.
​Our goal isn’t just to "straighten" things out, but to:

​Strengthen those natural compensations.
​Restore freedom of movement to stiff areas.
​Make your body a comfortable place to live in.
​Balance isn’t perfect symmetry,.. it’s efficiency! 💪

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31, Main Street (first Floor)
Gorey
Y25F9K6

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Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
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