How To Get The Most Out Of Your Massage
5 Top Tips from Cecile so that you can get the most out of your next massage treatment. 1 x Common Side Effects Post Massage You may feel a little light headed or dizzy, tired and generally out of it after your treatment, especially if you come in with upper back and shoulder tension. This […]
Tips To Avoid Back Pain When Driving
💡Did you know that around 30-60% of drivers report having back pain that is related to or made worse by driving!💡 For a lot of us driving is a key part of the day, but unfortunately brings with it back pain and discomfort. Here are some top tips you can try to improve your comfort […]
How Stress Affects Back Pain
The fight or flight response originates from a time when we might be attacked by dangerous predators. When triggered, hormones (adrenaline and cortisol) are released into the bloodstream, the effects of which prepare us to ‘spring into action. The problem is that in modern life, this response is often triggered by things that are not […]
What It’s Like To Compete in a Strongwoman Competition
Written by Cecile Charrier, Sports Massage Therapist. 3 weeks ago I took part in my first Strongwoman competition since Covid started, and it was EPIC! If you’re interested in starting a training program, or just find the topic interesting I hope you’ll enjoy reading about my experience. The team at Backspace are very knowledgeable on […]
How To Deal With Muscle Soreness After Exercise
We’ve all been there, you wake up the morning after what felt like a great workout the day before only you no longer feel the kick of the endorphins and instead feel sore and achy. Rest assured this is 100% normal, especially when you start a new training programme. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) occurs […]
Bench Press: Why does my shoulder hurt?!
The bench press is one of the best upper body strength-building exercises we have at our disposal – but why does it cause shoulder pain for so many people? Here at [Backspace], shoulder injuries from the gym are something that we see very often – and one of our most common complaints is that nagging, […]