Articles about Soft Tissue Therapy, physiological interestincluding the different forms of massage
SAFETY CHECK When symptoms need to be checked out Most neck and upper-quarter tension settles with sensible load management and movement support. Chest pain or certain symptom patterns should always be checked. Seek urgent medical help (call 999) if you have: sudden chest pain, pressure or tightness that does not ease chest discomfort spreading to…
In a world full of quick fixes and one-size-fits-all treatments, Pure Body Fix® dares to be different. More than massage, more than nutrition and health coaching, and definitely not another wellness bandwagon. Pure Body Fix® helps you switch on what your body was designed to do and help you move from surviving to thriving at…
Becoming a mother is one of life’s most profound transformations. After giving birth, your body embarks on another demanding phase: recovering from delivery while meeting the 24/7 needs of a newborn. A Pure Body Fix® postnatal massage is designed to support you through this transition, helping your body restore balance, reduce discomfort, and nurture confidence.…
This is part 2 in the series of the 6 key facets of wellbeing Part 1:Connection: The Foundation of Wellbeing Wellbeing is a living, breathing system — an ever-evolving dance between body, mind and heart. In the first part of this series, we uncovered connection as the beating heart of wellbeing — the essential foundation…
If you’re living an active lifestyle in or around the Chilterns—whether you’re hitting the gym, running the local trails, cycling on weekends, playing football or rugby, or just trying to stay fit despite a busy schedule—you already know that performance and recovery matter more as the years go by. At Pure Body Fix®, we help…
Writing this blog post at the beginning of March has made me mindful of all those who started their new diets back in January in a hope to be trimmer, fitter and lose weight. After all the Christmas overindulgence, it seemed an easy decision to eat less to be fitter and healthier. For some, health…
We all have scars; some are hardly noticeable, and others can be seen clearly. The causes and types of scars are wide and varied. Some have an impact on our lives, others can almost be forgotten. Each scar tells a story of trauma, health challenges, or giving birth. Some scars are on the outside and…
Relaxin is a reproductive hormone that was originally identified in 1926 as a hormone that causes relaxation of the pubic ligaments. Subsequent studies have identified several functions of the hormone, some of which are important to massage therapy. Therapists trained in pregnancy massage understand that deep tissue techniques are contraindicated. Meaning that lighter techniques need…
Remedial massage is a soft tissue therapy that provides a remedy for soft tissue dysfunction. Soft tissue is defined as muscles, tendons, ligaments, facia, and the layers of tissue that comprise skin. Many chronic conditions and minor postural issues can be relieved through one or more remedial massage treatments. Remedial Massage is Different Many clients…
The menopause is a hot topic in the UK right now. It was also big news last year when HRT treatments were in short supply and prescriptions couldn’t be filled. Social media has become awash with alternative treatments, from herbs to supplements which may or may not work. So, there is a lot of information…
The human body’s ability to protect itself can often slow the recovery process and may even cause further issues post-healing. Muscles and soft tissue that becomes dysfunctional or damaged through injury, over work or through strains is often supported and aided by other structures. Our bodies do not always know when to tell other muscle…
Many of us suffer chronic back pain or become accustomed to frequent bouts of pain when there is no need to. We live in a culture where back pain is expected to be a condition that we will all suffer. Statistics show that 80% of people will suffer back pain as an adult and it…