LM Sports Massage (2026)

02/11/2026

L M SPORTS MASSAGE AND SOFT TISSUE THERAPY

Stress

Stress is the body’s natural physical and mental response to challenges or demands, producing reactions such as tension, worry, and the “fight‑or‑flight” response. Your body releases stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, preparing you to respond. This reaction can improve alertness, motivation, and performance.
It can be short‑term (acute), recurring (episodic acute), or long‑term (chronic), and may be helpful or harmful depending on intensity and duration. Stress is a normal human reaction triggered when you face changes, challenges, or threats.

A moderate amount of stress can be beneficial: it motivates action, enhances focus, and helps people meet deadlines or solve problems effectively. Positive stress (Eustress) improves performance, alertness, and resilience, while negative stress (Distress), especially when chronic, can lead to physical and mental health problems such as headaches, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, and cardiovascular issues. Chronic stress occurs when stressors persist without relief, overwhelming the body’s coping mechanisms.

Experiencing too much stress can trigger physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, high blood pressure, and digestive issues, as well as mental effects such as anxiety, mood swings, and difficulty concentrating. Excessive or chronic stress keeps stress hormones elevated, disrupts body systems, and increases the risk of long‑term health problems.

Massage therapy is effective for reducing stress by lowering cortisol levels (stress hormone), promoting relaxation, and enhancing emotional well-being. Massage therapy helps the body and mind cope with stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and eases muscle tension, shifting the body away from the fight-or-flight response caused by chronic stress . It also reduces cortisol, the primary stress hormone, while increasing “feel-good” neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which can improve mood and emotional balance .This combination of hormonal and nervous system effects contributes to a sense of balance and relaxation.

19/10/2026

L M Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

“Does the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?” Can tiny actions can lead to massive, unpredictable outcomes? Well when it comes to the body, then YES! Absolutely.

Body misalignment happens when bones, joints and muscles have strayed from their "ideal" position. We all have this to some extent. It is caused by daily, repetitive habits, injuries, muscular imbalances and poor movement patterns.

Even a small shift in alignment will change the way your whole body moves, which in turn will lead to compensation patterns that over time lead to muscular imbalances and uneven wear, as well as a reduction in movement efficiency.

Let's think about it, if you habitually stand more on one foot than the other (who doesn't?) the less dominant leg can start to develop a collapsed arch, which in turn can start to lead towards an inwardly rotated knee, which then leads to hip weakness and pain, the pelvis becomes tilted laterally with the leaning leg side being the higher hip, resulting in a shortening of the thorax here and a reduction in mobility, the opposite shoulder then starts to become elevated to counterbalance what is going on down below and you will tilt your head and all this because you lean on one leg.

Let's be honest, few of us stand as if we were part of the King's guard. The secret is to become more self aware and no better way to do this than to observe those around you. If you know that you tend to lean on one foot more than the other, try to gently move around and then keep on resetting, little and often. Think of the three points of your feet and try to feel the pressure evenly on them all. Breathe out, drop your shoulders, move your head, if you can, move your hips, ensure you are not locking your knees out.

Rome was not built in a day, you won't change the habits of a lifetime, just in one go. By improving your self awareness, you will start to notice when you are slipping back into old habits. If you are not sure whether or not you are standing well or not, just move, then reset.

We take into account the whole body regardless.

13/10/2026

L M Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

Anyone who has had treatment with us, will know that we are always talking about feet and the importance of good foot posture and general standing habits.

Ideally aim for the tripod standing posture, engaging the three points of your feet, as shown in the diagram, with even weight on both feet. (Well as often as you can).

If you notice any of these issues you might want to revisit your standing and foot posture:

Gripping with your toes, this can sometimes be an indication of your weight shifting back onto your heels, hence your poor old toes are "clawing" like mad to centralise your body weight position and keep you upright.

Standing on the outside edge of your feet, your shoes will wear unevenly and you might start to notice the start of bunions as your big toes work desperately to bring the foot back into balance.

Heels which struggle to get onto the floor and your weight being on your forefoot, slightly shaky balance.

All of these are indications that your toes are probably doing far too much work while your feet aren't working as they should be. Shift the tripod work back to your feet and practice toe stretching exercises to give them a break.

If you notice that your balance isn't quite what it should be, consider your feet first, where is your weight on your feet? Is it even on each foot? Are your toes gripping? Are you rolling your feet out? Do your heels touch the ground? What are your calves feeling like?

A strong structure, starts with strong foundations. Not sure how to move forwards (no pun intended!) book in and lets see how we can get you moving more effectively.

04/10/2026

L M Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

Recent studies are found that people who sit a lot, find it easier to be positive when they sit upright, rather than in a slouched position, 92% in fact. A bold claim you might think and how on earth would that work?

By sitting in an upright chair, not a soft sofa you are engaging your core muscles more. You will move more as it can be quite uncomfortable to sit for long periods on a dining room chair or similar and you will be simulating your various systems with more frequency. You will therefore be supporting your thorax into a more open position rather than collapsing into a sofa or other soft chair, meaning your respiratory system will work more effectively, more oxygen is carried to the brain and muscles, making mental clarity improved and the muscles more primed and ready to move.

Before you settle into a "Sofa Sunday" think about how positive you want to feel at the end of your day. Nothing wrong with having a comfy sit down to watch a film or read a book, but limit the time. Like everything, moderation is the key.

28/09/2026

L M Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

"I just wanted to let you know that my neck has been so much better since you did your treatment and it's only today that I've realised how good it's been because it's starting to tense again. I was due for a migraine the last day or two which hasn't eventuated. I woke up this morning thinking I might have the start of one but it's dissipated so thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! You certainly have healing hands and are amazing ❤️"
Denise from Western Australia

My wonderful friend for over 33 years, who visited this summer (I hadn't seen her for too many years) has been struggling with migraines on a monthly basis for a number of years. One look at her, indicated that she had poor respiratory function, a lack of neck rotation, TMJD and postural irregularities. Just one session with her, some general re-education and remedial exercises has helped her take control of her well-being.

We are both trained as Sports Therapists, Massage Therapists, Exercise Professionals, Soft Tissue Therapists with extensive experience with jaw issues, respiratory dysfunction, postural irregularities and take a full body approach with the view to helping and managing your body be the best it can be. We each have over 30 years experience.

If you think we can help you or a loved one, please do get in touch, we'd love to meet you.

21/09/2026

L M Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

Tired, aching feet?

You don't have to run marathons to struggle with feet that feel like they are either on fire or too tired to move you.

Research has proven that prolonged standing increases lower limb discomfort and fatigue.

The key to prolonged standing, is not how long you are standing for but how much you are moving. Staying in any one position for any length of time means loading the same tissues which will eventually lead to fatigue and discomfort.

Consider what you are standing on, if it is a cold concrete floor, perhaps some cushioned matting with some insulation.

Footwear - are your shoes suitable? Do your toes have space, do your shoes give you support and stability or are you finding yourself gripping with your toes to try to stay upright?

The easiest fix and most effective though is to train your feet. There are approximately 35 to 40 muscles in the lower limb, which includes the feet and lower leg. The lower leg specifically contains about 13 muscles that work together to move the foot and stabilize the ankle. Foot strength and mobility, balance and control, lower leg strength and endurance all count.

Move little and often - shift your weight
Move your ankles, toes and knees
Raise up onto your tiptoes, stretch out your calves
After a long day on your feet, elevate your legs
Foot soaks help more than you release
Put a tennis ball under your foot and roll it round

We do a lot of work with people who struggle with various types of foot, ankle, toe and lower leg pain. In conjunction with this we also work along side podiatrists and reflexologists.

Train your feet and let us help you keep them fit, strong, mobile and stress free.

Massageforfoothealth, Softtissuetherapyforfootpain, Fullbodyapproach, Trainyourfeet

13/09/2026

L M Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

What to do if you have Hypermobility.

Strengthen routinely and regularly - gradually build muscle around any joints that are affected to improve stability and control.

Avoid excessive stretching - don't push joints to their maximum range of movement or lock out joints.

Choose low impact exercise - walking, swimming, cycling, Pilates and controlled resistance training can be very helpful.

Slow and steady wins the race - increase exercise intensity in small steps.

Working to improve balance and coordination/proprioception can help joint stability.

Pace yourself, little and often to avoid flare ups.

Good supportive footwear is essential to support your joints.

In the short-term braces and supports can help but should not re relied on as a fix.

Manage pain - discuss this with your doctor, but you may get relief from heat.

Massage and soft tissue therapy- reduces muscle tension, caused by the body working hard to stabilize the joints, leading to fatigue and guarding. Helping with recovery after exercise or a flare up which can cause soreness and stiffness.

We are not physiotherapists, but work along side a number of highly reputable local physios and osteopaths and together can help deliver a safe and effective treatment plan. A number of our clients find that just soft tissue work is sufficient to help them manage their condition.

Softtissueworkforhypermobility, Hypermobility, Massageforhypermobility, Experiencecounts

12/09/2026

L M Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

Hypermobility

Symptoms Include:
Fainting and dizziness when standing
Poor wound healing and easy bruising
Bladder and bowel problems
Frequent injuries
Stretchy skin
Clicking joints
Clumsiness
Joint pain
Fatigue
List list is not exclusive and other symptoms are experienced.

So what is it?
It is where the joints may be taken through a greater degree of movement that would be considered typical. This lack of control can result in pain often felt after the event and can result in fatigue.

Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy can help.
This won't solve the matter, but it can assist in the treatment of it. By relieving stress placed on over stretched muscles and assist with more controlled movement.

We are not only trained as Soft Tissue Therapists, but also as Sports Therapists and Fitness Professionals, so we do not just view everything as the need to stretch, we also understand how to strengthen muscles and joints. We treat many clients with this condition and are able to help them manage their bodies with a greater degree of comfort.

Hypermobilityandmassage, Hypermobilityandsofttissuetherapy, Experiencecounts, Knowledgeablehands

05/09/2026

L M Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

September - though the end of the summer time, this is often a time when we start new projects, kids are back to school, the pace of life has shifted and we can be dealing with unfamiliar tasks, exercise programs etc..

Though this may prove exciting, new and unfamiliar routines can raise anxiety and stress levels. We are obsessed with the weather in this country, but seriously the change of the seasons does have a very profound effect on our bodies.

Throughout this month we will run in our stories some great stretches to help you deal with September changes, but first of all try to start developing the habit whereby you breathe out, drop your shoulders, even spread your arms wide, or if not appropriate for your environment, just try to pinch your shoulder blades together, therefore opening the chest, slowly and deliberately, turn your head, look over one shoulder and then the other.

Try to marry up this movement with tasks that you repeat throughout the day, eg getting in or out of the car, putting on the kettle, on the loo, when you put the phone down. Little and often is the key.

If life feels like it is getting a little overwhelming, your body aches, there is a niggle that just won’t shift or you just fancy a treatment, get booked in.

We both have over 30 years experience and are trained as Sports Therapists, Sports Massage Therapists, Fitness Instructors, Soft Tissue Therapists, and believe it or not, our bodies hurt too, so the chances are we know exactly what you are feeling and how best to help you.

Remember, keep an eye on our stories for some great exercises to help you through the month.

lmsportsmassageuk massagebenefits

Anxietyandmassage, Knowledgeablehands, Safehands, Experiencecounts

05/09/2026

L M Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

September - though the end of the summer time, this is often a time when we start new projects, kids are back to school, the pace of life has shifted and we can be dealing with unfamiliar tasks, exercise programs etc..

Though this may prove exciting, new and unfamiliar routines can raise anxiety and stress levels. We are obsessed with the weather in this country, but seriously the change of the seasons does have a very profound effect on our bodies.

Throughout this month we will run in our stories some great stretches to help you deal with September changes, but first of all try to start developing the habit whereby you breathe out, drop your shoulders, even spread your arms wide, or if not appropriate for your environment, just try to pinch your shoulder blades together, therefore opening the chest, slowly and deliberately, turn your head, look over one shoulder and then the other.

Try to marry up this movement with tasks that you repeat throughout the day, eg getting in or out of the car, putting on the kettle, on the loo, when you put the phone down. Little and often is the key.

If life feels like it is getting a little overwhelming, your body aches, there is a niggle that just won't shift or you just fancy a treatment, get booked in.

We both have over 30 years experience and are trained as Sports Therapists, Sports Massage Therapists, Fitness Instructors, Soft Tissue Therapists, and believe it or not, our bodies hurt too, so the chances are we know exactly what you are feeling and how best to help you.

Remember, keep an eye on our stories for some great exercises to help you through the month.

Anxietyandmassage, Knowledgeablehands, Safehands, Experiencecounts

LM Sports Massage

02/11/2026

19/10/2026

13/10/2026

04/10/2026

28/09/2026

21/09/2026

13/09/2026

12/09/2026

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Shortcuts

Share

Listing takedown request