Therapeutic Massage Milltown

26/05/2026

Tennis ball tip Tuesday 🎾

I went back to the Pet store to see if I could get any more inspiration.

Found this one, which is kind of like the two tennis balls in the sock trick.

You can have a play around with it, it may be helpful for self massage:
🎾 down either side of the spine
🎾the back of the neck, kneeling down
🎾 having it between your calves and your hamstrings

Do you have any other ideas for it?

Remember , just enough pressure that you feel slightly discomfort ( like you are on the right spot) and not too much that it is "gripping your teeth pain".

12/05/2026

Tennis ball tip Tuesday 🎾

This is carrying on from last week's tip involving pet store finds 😁.

11/05/2026

It is exam season 📝📖

So there may be heightened anxiety and stress in the house, as well as an increase in tension in the body and lack of quality sleep.

There is evidence that massage therapy can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and reduce the feeling of stiffness, discomfort and pain in the back, shoulders and neck.

Nagata et al., 2015 ; Pazmiño et al.,2024; Zeitlin et al.,2000.
( Note studies in massage therapy around exams are small and the effectiveness of massage is influenced by the experience of the receiver and therapist.)

I offer sessions to both students and parents to help during this stressful period.

The clinic is open during the week, including evenings and Saturday mornings.

The best way to contact me is via telephone, text or email.
Or link in bio to online booking.

05/05/2026

Tennis ball tip Tuesday.

Tennis balls come in all different sizes 😁 and can be helpful in different ways.

This video shows you a couple of the ways you can use smaller size tennis balls for your self care, rehab and self massage.

28/01/2026

New blog: "Shoulder Pain Study" — Evaluating the Jing Method of Clinical Massage for chronic shoulder pain in professional drivers.

Read a concise 2‑minute summary of the study: methods, findings and practical takeaways for drivers, massage therapists and employers.

Full post: https://wix.to/ZrZUUrm

Evaluating the effects of the Jing Method of Clinical Massage on Chronic Non-Specific Shoulder Pain in Professional Drivers.As part of my BTEC 6 Diploma Course, I completed a research study on how effective massage therapy could be to help treat shoulder pain in professional drivers ( such as bus dr...

20/01/2026

Tennis ball Tip Tuesday 🥎

Back to my series where I give you self massage/rehab tips using a tennis ball.

Today is a tip on how to ease tension between your shoulder blades , using not one, but two tennis balls and a long sock!

Enjoy 😊

15/01/2026

I often have clients who go onto my website, love the treatment options, but are not sure which is best suited for them.

If you can relate to this , you are welcome to contact me and together we can find the best treatment option to suit your needs.

I also offer a free discovery call that you can book via my website on the online booking page.

The link is in my bio.

I am here to help where I can.

Lauren 🤗

23/12/2025

Signing off until next week.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas/Happy

Back again from the 29th.

Love
Lauren x

03/12/2025

Having a bit of a play around with a Ai video tool in Canva.

This is what it came up with.

What do you think? 🤔😄

02/12/2025

Tennis ball Tip Tuesday: IT Band

The poor IT band has gotten a bad rep over the years and all it wants to do is support you.

It you have been diagnosed with IT band syndrome ( again an unfortunate name) or you are experiencing any pain or discomfort in the hip, thighs and knee , then focus should be more on the muscles of the hip: glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and tensor fascia late.

Work to calm those muscles down (heat, massage and gentle movement)and slowly build it back up ( strengthen and mobility).

12/11/2025

Handy tip if you are getting pain after doing your shoulder rehab exercises.

Rehab mobilization exercises are really helpful, but if you are experiencing any pain from your neck into your shoulder and down your arm, then this tip may help .

This tip is also great if you are just starting out in your shoulder rehab journey and want to get the best out of your recovery.

Also great if you are new to upper body weights and strength training ❤️