EXPOSING 3 MYTHS ABOUT MASSAGE
MYTH NUMBER 1: We only need to seek massage when something is wrong with us Simply not true. It is well known that massage can be beneficial in reducing muscular pains and spasm, reducing the chronic pain of injuries and helping with injury rehabilitation. However,...
Christmas Gift Vouchers for Massage Therapy! Great Idea!
Are you looking for the perfect gift that anyone will love? A massage voucher from Barbara Forbes Massage is your answer. Great if you are shopping for a loved one, staff, friends or family and simply don’t know what to get them. We may not be the obvious choice for...
MASSAGE THERAPY FOR FIBROMYALGIA RELIEF
MASSAGE THERAPY FOR FIBROMYALGIA RELIEF These massage types have been shown to help with the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Myofascial Release: This type of fibromyalgia massage treats muscle pain and stiffness by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood flow, and...
Full-Body Massages have Amazing Effects on your Body!
If you’ve never experienced the healing benefits of a full body massage, then that should be top of your list to do this week. Not only will you be improving your physical condition, but your mental wellbeing too. Do you want to know some of the benefits? Nervous...
EXPOSING 3 MYTHS ABOUT MASSAGE
MYTH NUMBER 1: We only need to seek massage when something is wrong with us Simply not true. It is well known that massage can be beneficial in reducing muscular pains and spasm, reducing the chronic pain of injuries and helping with injury rehabilitation. However,...
GET A MASSAGE THIS WINTER
Warm up, release stress and re-balance the body When the weather is really cold and damp and you just feel like hibernating - this is a good time of the year to prepare your body and mind for the coming Spring season. Massage can do more than just relax you. Its...
SLM BODYWORK (MYOTHERAPY)
What does SLM stand for? SLM stands for ‘Steve Lockhart’s Myotherapy’. He developed this style of bodywork following his training under John Guttenbeil in the late 1980s. It is a hands-on form of bodywork influenced largely by ancient Eastern healing techniques. How...
Let massage help you through the winter season
The colder days and dark nights are coming in quickly and the arrival of the winter months can lead to us staying indoors more, exercising less, sleeping more & eating more. But if you introduce a massage to your winter schedule it can really help boost your body....
GET A MASSAGE THIS AUTUMN
Warm up, release stress and rebalance the body As the weather starts to cool and the leaves start to change colour and fall to the ground, this is a good time of the year to prepare your body and mind for the coming winter season. Massage can do more than just relax...
SLM Bodywork Therapy
Ever heard yourself say “I wish I could be PAIN FREE”… Well now you can! SLM Bodywork Origins SLM stands for ‘Steve Lockhart’s Myotherapy’. He developed this style of bodywork following his training under John Guttenbeil in the late 1980s. It is a hands-on form of...
Common daily habits that cause posture imbalance and pain
Slouching when sitting Slouching typically consists of rounding the spine into flexion. The strain on the back while sitting in a slouched position can cause excessive pressure on the joints, muscles, and discs, causing pain. The fix: • Focus on sitting up straight...
Full-body massages have amazing effects on your body!
If you’ve never experienced the healing benefits of a full body massage, then that should be top of your list to do this week. Not only will you be improving your physical condition, but your mental wellbeing too. Do you want to know some of the benefits? 1. Nervous...
What is the difference between Physiotherapy and Remedial Massage?
Are you trying to figure who to go to for your annoying back ache, creaky neck or stubborn shoulder pain but not sure where to start? Are you confused about whether you need to book an appointment with the physio or with your local remedial massage therapist? Here is...
Top 4 Reasons Massage is More Than a Luxury
We commonly think of massage as just an occasional treat or a luxury that only some can afford. While massage is a treat and you will surely leave feeling rejuvenated, there is a huge difference between a massage and any old back rub. Regular, therapeutic massage can...
Do you suffer from Neuropathic pain?
Neuropathic pain is often described as burning, painful, cold or electric shocks and may be associated with tingling, pins and needles, numbness or itching. It can go away on its own but is often chronic. Sometimes it is unrelenting and severe, and sometimes it comes...