Author: Lloyd

For athletes and active individuals, injuries can be frustrating setbacks that interrupt training, performance, and progress. While stretching, proper training, and recovery are essential, sports massage is another powerful tool that can help reduce the risk of injury and keep the body performing at its best. 1. Improves Muscle Flexibility and Range of Motion One…

Combat sports—whether boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, or karate—demand an exceptional level of physical and mental performance. Athletes push their bodies through intense striking, grappling, explosive movements, and repeated high-impact training sessions. The result? Heavy wear and tear on muscles, joints, and connective tissues. That’s why sports massage has become a crucial part of…

In today’s digital world, millions of people spend the majority of their day seated—often hunched over keyboards, staring at screens, and holding the same posture for hours at a time. While this may not feel physically demanding, desk work places a surprising amount of stress on the body. Over time, it can lead to chronic…

Whether you’re training for your first 5K or you’re a seasoned marathoner chasing a new PR, your body is your most valuable piece of running equipment. Logging miles places repetitive stress on your muscles, joints, and connective tissues—and while proper training, nutrition, and rest are essential, one powerful tool is often overlooked: sports massage. Sports…

What Is Sports Massage? Sports massage is a specialised form of massage therapy tailored to athletic performance, injury prevention, and recovery. It incorporates various techniques—from deep tissue massage to stretching—to help prepare the body for physical activity, reduce muscle soreness, and speed up recovery. Unlike a relaxing spa massage, sports massage is more targeted and…

Cupping therapy has gained attention in recent years, thanks in part to athletes, celebrities, and wellness enthusiasts posting those telltale circular marks on their backs. But if you’ve never tried it before, one big question might be stopping you: Is cupping therapy painful? The short answer: It usually isn’t. In fact, many people find it…

What Is a Hot Stone Massage? Hot stone massage is a practical therapeutic technique that uses smooth, heated basalt stones—known for their ability to retain warmth. In spa treatments these stones are typically placed on key points of the body such as the back, legs, or hands. At Reset Massage in Tunbridge Wells they are…

Dry cupping, a therapy that dates back thousands of years, has surged in popularity in recent years—thanks in part to elite athletes and wellness advocates touting its benefits. But what exactly is dry cupping, and how does it work? Today I’m going to dive into the basics of this intriguing form of alternative medicine. What…

In the demanding world of athletic training, recovery is key. Whether you’re an amateur or pro athlete, or someone pushing personal limits in the gym, how you recover can make or break your performance. One recovery method that’s gaining traction in sports therapy? Hot stone massage. More than just a spa luxury, hot stone massage…

In the high-performance world of sports, recovery is just as crucial as training. If you’re an athlete pushing your body to the limit, you’ve likely heard of cupping therapy, or seen the circular marks on athletes such as gymnasts, swimmers and fighters. In this post, I’m going to break down the benefits of cupping therapy…