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For tight and sore muscle Relief, Manual Massager, Alleviating Shoulder, Arms, Back, Legs, Calves, Foot or Muscle Tension

This product is great to have in your home. If I have any little aches or pains at the end of day, I use this just to make me a little comfortable. If I have a more serious injury I use Red Tiger Balm to keep the pain at bay until I can get to my Sports Massage Therapist. Pros: - Uses active Herbal ingredients - A little bit goes a long way - Provides temporary relief of muscular aches & pains. Cons: - The product may be quite pungent for some people and the smell may linger on clothing.

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Did you know massage is probably the oldest and simplest form of Healthcare? It is depicted in the Egyptian tomb paintings. It is mentioned in ancient Japanese, Chinese and Indian texts. The Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates describes the practice of anatripis or 'rubbing up'. Massage is scientifically shown to be an effective treatment for:​ Cancer - Related fatigue Chronic low back pain Frequent headaches Post-operative pain ​ Therapeutic massage is increasingly being promoted by healthcare providers to their patients. More than half of massage therapists (63%) receive referrals from healthcare professionals. Massage can be beneficial for infants, children adolescents, adults and the elderly.​ Babies fall asleep faster when massaged than when rocked, and they stay asleep rather than waking the moment mum tiptoes away. When massaged regularly, children suffering from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and autism experienced decreased pain, decreased anxiety and decreased inattentiveness. ​ Massage therapy can help to partially restore mobility to the elderly afflicted with Parkinson's disease and arthritis, and can also reduce levels of anxiety, depression and the effects of loneliness. ​ Reap the benefits of massage as it helps all of your body's natural systems function efficiently. Massage is effective in relieving a broad spectrum of symptoms. People with a wide variety of conditions ranging from tendonitis to insomnia, to high blood pressure to asthma receive relief from therapeutic massage. ​ Massage can help us feel less stressed, boost our immune system and increase our mental alertness. Studies have shown massage to reduce the heart rate, lower blood pressure, increase blood circulation and the flow of lymph, relax muscles, improve range of movement and increase the body's natural pain killers. ​ The most immediate and most noticeable response to massage is relaxation. Not only does relaxation feels wonderful but it also serves an important physiological purpose. when your body relaxes, the functions heal and restores your body is allowed to take place. Your muscle tension releases, blood flow and haemoglobin levels increase, cellular nourishment and detoxification accelerate. Your stress and anxiety levels decrease, your immune system is stimulated, body awareness improves, mental alertness increases and depression diminishes. A sense of well-being emerges. ​ Make Massage a Habit: ​ As with exercise, massage has the greatest benefit when you receive treatment regularly. the more 'practice' you give your body's system at functioning in a stress-free and efficient manner, the more 'skilled' your body becomes at functioning optimally under challenging circumstances. Whether weekly, monthly or bi-monthly a program of regular massage will help your body maintain it's overall health. ​ ​ Massage can help with: ​ Stress Massage is one of the best-known antidotes for stress. reducing stress gives you more energy, improves your outlook on life, and in the process reduces your likelihood of injury and illness. Massage can also relieve symptoms of conditions that are aggravated by anxiety, such as asthma or insomnia. ​ Painful or tight Muscles Massage can relieve many types of muscle tightness, from a short term muscle cramp to a habitually clenched jaw or tight shoulders. Some massage techniques release tension by stretching kneading and compressing your muscles. Other techniques work indirectly by affecting your nervous system to allow your muscles to relax. ​ Delayed Muscle soreness After vigorous exercise, a build-up of waste products in your muscles can leave you feeling tired and sore. Massage increased circulation which removes waste products and brings in healing nutrients. ​ Pain or tingling in the arms or legs Muscles can become so contracted that they press on nerves to the arms, hands and legs, causing pain or tingling. If this happens, a Massage to release the contracted muscles may bring relief. ​ Injuries Massage can help heal injuries that develop over time, such as tendonitis, as well as ligament sprains or muscle strains caused by an accident. Massage reduces inflammation by increasing circulation to the affected area, which removes waste products and brings nutrients to injured cells. Certain massage techniques can limit scar formation in new injuries and can reduce or make more pliable the scar tissue remaining around older injuries. ​ Prevent new injuries By relieving chronic tension, massage can help prevent injuries that might result from putting stress on unbalanced muscle groups or from favouring or forcing a painful, restricted area. ​ Joint Pain or Restriction Besides releasing tight muscles that can restrict joint movement, massage worked directly on your joints by improving circulation around them and stimulation the production of natural lubrication within them, relieving pain from conditions such as osteoarthritis. ​ Posture As Massage releases restrictions in the muscles, joints and surrounding fascia, your body is feed to return to a more natural and healthy posture. Massage can also relieve the contracted muscles and pain caused by abnormal spinal curvatures such as scoliosis. ​ Improved sleep Not only can massage encourage restful sleep, but it also helps those who can't otherwise comfortably rest. ​ Relieve Headaches Next time a headache hits, try booking a last-minute massage. Massage decreases the frequency and severity of tension headaches.

Does your teenage child have exams coming up? are they feeling anxious, stressed or do you think they just need a ‘time out’. Is your teenage child active? Do they have muscular aches or pains? Massage is a great way to help to those aches and pains and to also support mental wellbeing. Teenagers must be accompanied by an adult when being treated.

Pregnancy is an amazing experience, but it can really put your body through its paces. I never even thought about having a massage during my pregnancy and it would have been something I would have definitely considered to help release tension in my shoulders and lower back. Are you currently in your second or third trimester? Do you suffer with aching shoulders or lower back? Massage may be great way to help release the tension. Treatments are custom made and they can be done in a seated, or side lying position. Please check with your mid-wife or GP they are happy for you to receive a treatment before you book.

How many times do you hear yourself say, oh yes, I must book a myself a massage? Only to find a few weeks later you are saying the same thing again. Everyone finds the time to look after other people, but very few people find this time to look after themselves. Buying a Massage gift voucher is a great way to help someone you love when you can see they need to have a 'time out' from their busy lives. You can choose to subsidise a treatment or pay treat them to a full treatment. Either way, I'm sure the person you are buying a Gift Voucher for will really appreciate the thought. Click here to buy a Gift Voucher from The Massage Angel online

Scars can have a huge impact on the way our body operates. When a scar forms, the body produces collagen and this is what the body uses to repair itself. The results of this repair causes the tissue under the scar to become a thicken fibrous mass which can impede the circulation of blood and congests the lymph flow and it can also have an impact on the Range of Movement. As well as affecting the site of the scar, because this non elastic fibrous collagen tissue has been produced, the scar has a pulling and dragging affects the facial membrane which covers our muscles, organs and glands. Scars can come from: - War wounds - Automobile accidents - Emergency life threatening surgeries - Personal attacks (knife wound' bullet wounds) - C- Sections and often these scars can hold psychological and emotional restrictions. These may include: - Anger - Anxiety - Fear - Shock - Trauma - Failure - Guilt - Feelings of 'disconnection'. When looking at C-Section post operative, physical effects may include - Low back pain - Abdominal Pain - Restriction and pain upon flexion & Extension of the spine - Bladder & Bowel problems Please note there are contraindications where MSTR would not be affective: - Any scars under 8 weeks old. - Surgical Mesh - If you are aware surgical mesh has been used as part of the surgical procedure MSTR may irritate the mesh. - Infections / Contagious infections - Fragile Tissue - Thin /ageing tissue - MSTR may reopen the scar tissue - Bruising/Swelling - The area maybe too painful to do MSTR - Active Skin Conditions - Eczema, rash, Psoriasis - Sunburn - Trauma - If you are currently receiving counselling for trauma MSTR - Mcloughlin Scar Tissue Release is a gentle technique which is used to break down the collagen fibres to help restore the tissue which may help to reduce pain, improve range of movement and visually improve the look of the scar. If you would like to book Scar Massage - Using MSTR please click the link below to book.

I often ask my clients to try contrast bathing to help the injury to recover. But what is contrast bathing? This is where you want to encourage your circulatory system to rapidly change within the injured area, making your circulatory system go from very warm to very cold. What you are doing is trying to encourage a pump like motion within the infected area causing your blood vessels to open (heat) and close (cold). Research has shown this pumping action may help to relieve various symptoms: Decrease Muscle Soreness Remove excess lactic acid Decrease swelling How to do contrast bathing. Many people do contrast bathing when being supervised by professional therapist, but it is possible to try it on your own. (Please check with your GP that it is safe for you to do Do not do contrast bathe if you have: Open wounds Heart issues High blood pressure Deep vein thrombosis You will need: 2 containers large enough to submerge the injured part of the body A thermometer to measure the water temperature Towels The cold water container should be between 10-15C (50-59F) The hot water container should be between 35-45C ( 95-113F) Immerse the injured body part into the warm water for 1 to 3 minutes Immediately follow with a 1 minute dip into the cold water Repeat this process for about 20 minutes, ending with cold water. This process can be repeated every two hours if your pain and swelling is bad and then every morning and night until the pain and swelling has reduced.

The EMMETT Technique is based on the belief that light touch can trigger a relaxation response in the soft tissue of the body, and the therapist may help relieve tensions resulting in feelings of improved comfort within the body. It may be enjoyed by people of all ages, from babies to the elderly. Many people find they feel more at ease within their body and emotional well-being is enhanced. The relaxing nature of the technique results in people reporting typical responses such as: Improved comfort and ease within the area treated such as back, abdomen, hips, legs, knees, ankles, feet, shoulders, arm, hand and neck More restful sleep Enhanced mood A sense of lightness within their body ​ What to expect from a treatment: Clients can be treated standing, seated or lying down. Treatments can be applied through light clothing or directly onto the skin. A light touch is all that is required to work with your body to make small adjustments and releases to bring your body back to your own natural balance. ​The video below shows the founder, Ross Emmett using EMMETT Technique to release the tension in this lady's neck.