I have been a doctor for 19 years and a GP for 10 years. Until recently I did not know what a sports massage therapist can do; when patients asked me I did not know what to advise. I took up running 18 months ago and recently I became aware that after runs my left calf would become very painful; and develop cramps that would not go away with rest.
I met Hayley through word of mouth. My wife attended a Hogweed Trotters training session and told me that she was offering sports massage sessions.
A few weeks and 3 sessions later, the benefits from these sessions are too many to list, but here are a few of them:
-the calf pain has gone;
-the legs are much more flexible and the stride length has increased through stretching;
-I feel more confident that any damage inflicted on the legs through running can be put right; more importantly, I know that with Hayley's help I can work towards preventing injuries and ensuring I continue to enjoy running.
Hayley is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, eager to advise, explain and help. I feel lucky that I have met her and confident that when I need her help she will be there to advise me and help me recover from the trauma that running causes to my musculoskeletal system. I would recommend her to anyone who wishes to improve their flexibility or optimise their recovery from sports related injuries.
Dr C P Minas
GP Principal
Northville Family Practice
In July 2007 I ran a 10k road race, on the 4k marker I felt a pain in my hamstring which then gave me trouble for the next 2 months.
Hayley came to the running club in September giving taster sessions and after being impressed by these, booked a full session the following week.
During this visit Hayley gave a very thorough massage and even managed to free the pain from my hamstring, which has been trouble free since then.
The service Hayley provided me with was very professional and her knowledge and advice was first class and I have now become a regular visitor.
My running has definitely taken a turn for the better since having regular treatment; I now have very little pain during and after running, more movement in my legs and greater confidence going into races.
Until I had a sports massage I didn’t really now the benefits they give you, only now do I know what I have been missing.
Mark Wolf.
Research Technologist
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