Sports Massage Cardiff

@ TWC

Emily Lawton M.Chiro

Chiropractor & Massage Therapist

Emily has always been a big believer in the benefits of massage to our overall health, and we are very happy to have her expertise on our Cardiff massage team. Combining her level 3 sports massage and chiropractic training, she is able to offer a better understanding of peoples soft tissue injuries and direct her patients along the best path to recovery.

Using a combination of this knowledge she is able to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as sports injuries, work-related and postural problems, and stress-related muscle tension.

Sports massage is a deeper style of massage that can be beneficial at various stages of a training routine regardless of what level you participate. Regular sports massage can help to maintain and improve muscle health, flexibility and ranges of motion. Sports massage can be used to prepare the body for an event, or after to help it return to a pre-event state.

Other benefits of sports massage include:

Injury Rehabilitation
Increase power and performance
Prevent injury
Improve recovery times
Increase muscle length and ranges of motion
Mobilize scar tissue
Increase tissue hydration
Decrease or eliminate pain
Increase blood flow to tissue and promote healing
Reduce inflammation

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Avoiding Injuries When Running

Mon 20 Jan 2025

A new year is here and with it, for many comes the desire to get back to fitness routines and don a pair of trainers to hit the road for a run.

Here’s how not to make it a troublesome one for your joints and muscles…

When running for longer than usual and pushing your body that little bit more it might result in unwanted injuries. You should always listen to your body’ natural resistance and follow these tips for a safe and effective wind down after your run:

Don’t Stop Moving
Keep gently mobile right after your run. Try regular walking for 5-10 minutes; it might be the last thing you feel like after running a few miles but remaining static should be avoided at all costs to avoid injuries.

Ice
Applying ice to specific injuries such as problems with joints is highly recommended. This is most effective when the ice is applied immediately after a run but still works when applied a few days following.

Heat
Taking a hot bath after a long run is ideal for strained muscles. It also helps with overall rejuvenation and relaxation, which is often needed after a strenuous or draining stretch.

Food For Thought
What we put in our bodies pre and post run is particularly important. Snack regularly, ideally on something that is high in carbohydrates, low in fat, which contains some protein; for example, a tuna sandwich is ideal. Ensuring you drink lots of fluids is also another very important factor for runners to remember. Water is of course an excellent choice when it comes to keeping well hydrated but there are plenty of other options out there, too, such as sports drinks and gels. Remember: after finishing your run, rehydrate as soon as possible, preferably within the first hour and always refrain from drinking alcohol until fully rehydrated.

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1st Floor

57 Merthyr Road

Whitchurch,

Cardiff,

CF14 1DD

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