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"I hurt my knee badly in a representative match against Ulster. I had an important club game the following week and I knew it was very unlikely I would be able to play. Rory was recommened and I attended his clinic for a number of massage, acupuncture and APS therapy sessions.To everyones amazement I recovered in time and completely thanks to Rory's expert care and obvious experience in dealing with injuries like mine "
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Massage : A Prescription for Stress
Massage therapy has been around for thousands of years. In both
Today many of us are plagued with the disease of our time STRESS. Stress in itself is not always bad for us, however, there is a fine line between natural excitement and stress. For example, the natural excitement of watching the rugby this week end verses the tension felt from the loss of employment both effect the body, however, differently. Prolonged healthy tension can result in stress. Stress can be one factor that impairs or threatens our health and can have a negative effect on the proper functioning of our systems. Some of the common illnesses directly related to stress include: high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, rheumatism, migraine headaches, backaches, acne, infertility, hormonal imbalances, reduced mental and physical activity and repressed immune function, all which may lead to infectious diseases. Our body and its systems can cope with the majority of what we put them through, but when an imbalance occurs, often due to an excess of stress, we are left unable to operate at our maximum potential. Sickness is the body's way of rebelling against neglect, imbalance and pollution. If not controlled, stress can result in a vicious cycle of depression, insomnia, exhaustion, as well as. the possibility of the illnesses mentioned before. Often we deal with stress through avoidance behavior, excessive consumption of alcohol, excessive smoking, overeating and possibly prescription and other drug abuse. The origins of therapeutic massage are rooted in the common instinctual response to erase pain through touch with pressure. Massage as a healing art is as old as civilization itself. It has been used for thousands of years for relaxation, restoring and promoting health. In some countries it is even a health discipline. Massage is an ideal way of reducing stress whether physical or emotional. Massage is the systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissue of the body. By relaxing tight muscles, Massage helps bring about physical mechanical and psychological effects to help maintain the body at optimal health. Some the benefits of Massage are relaxation and increased circulation (blood flow and lymphatic flow) which helps to rid the body of unwanted toxins. It loosens scar tissue, strengthens, stretches and aids in muscle mobility. Massage also helps to balance the metabolism and aids in the elimination of water retention. A Massage is one of the most effective anti-stress treatments available. It not only offers immediate pleasure and relief, but also the opportunity to experience a deeper relaxation Sports Massage techniques, when used regularly, can increase the blood flow that is needed for recovery. Also, it will improve the range of motion and strength of injured muscles and accelerate their healing process. Sports Massage can: Sports Massage techniques may differ as you have different needs at different times. |
