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Helping people move better, recover better and feel calmer through massage, mindfulness and meditation.
14/10/2026
What if massage doesn't actually loosen your muscles the way we've always thought?
For years, we've talked about massage as a way of loosening tight muscles.
But some interesting research published in 2026 challenges that idea.
A systematic review looking at 25 studies found that massage techniques didn't significantly reduce measured muscle or tendon stiffness overall.
So why do people often walk out of a massage feeling looser, moving more freely and experiencing less discomfort?
Because how tight a muscle feels isn't necessarily the same as how stiff it measures.
Pain, sensation, relaxation and how our nervous system responds may all play a part in how we experience tension.
This is something I've come to appreciate over my years working as a remedial massage therapist.
You don't always need more pressure or harder treatment to feel better.
Sometimes a slower, more comfortable approach is exactly what someone needs.
The goal isn't always to force a muscle to change. It's to help the person feel and function better.
Slower is better.
DM Sports and Remedial Massage
Long Jetty, Central Coast
Study: Short-term effectiveness of massage techniques on myotendinous structures' stiffness (2026).
https://doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2026.2697196
Sometimes your body is simply asking you to slow down.
Remedial massage can help reduce muscle tension, improve movement and give your body a chance to recover from the demands of training, work and everyday life.
DM Sports & Remedial Massage
Long Jetty
Bookings: www.dmsportsmassage.com.au
13/09/2026
That moment when the massage is over… but your body has completely forgotten how to function 😂
Take your time getting up, there’s no rush.
Anyone else need a few minutes to come back to reality after a massage?
Book your next massage www.dmsportsmassage.com.au
Massage just works!
Your to-do list is looking a little empty…
☐ Book a massage
☐ Get a massage
☐ Book the next one
Simple.
If your body’s been reminding you it’s been a while, maybe this is your sign.
DM Sports & Remedial Massage
Long Jetty, Central Coast NSW
I've been seeing a lot of videos lately claiming that fascia is the answer to almost every ache and pain.
It reminds me of when I first became a personal trainer in the early 2000s. Back then, everything seemed to come back to one thing: core stability.
The fitness and health industries often go through phases where one idea becomes the answer to everything.
Don't get me wrong, fascia is real and it's an important part of the body. But modern pain science tells us that pain is far more complex than simply blaming one structure.
Stress, sleep, emotions, previous experiences, movement, beliefs and the nervous system can all influence how much pain we experience.
That's also why I think massage is so valuable. It's not just about muscles or fascia. One of its biggest benefits may be helping calm an overprotective nervous system, reducing pain and making movement feel easier.
The body is incredibly complex, and that's one of the reasons I love continuing to learn.
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Have you noticed the recent explosion of videos about fascia?
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Ever found yourself rubbing your back against a door frame trying to get that one spot you just can't reach? 😅
We've all been there.
If your muscles have been feeling tight, stiff, or just need a bit of attention, a massage might be exactly what your body has been asking for.
Book your appointment here:
www.dmsportsmassage.com.au
Massage is just one part of the recovery process.
What you do between treatments often has the biggest influence on how you feel.
Gentle movement, walking, mobility work, strength training, good sleep, and managing stress all help your body adapt and recover.
My goal isn't for you to need a massage forever. It's to help you move better, feel better, and become more confident in your own body.
Massage can help create change... but movement helps maintain it.
What do you do between treatments that helps you feel your best?
A little life update...
After having my shoulder surgery cancelled twice, I've decided to postpone it until next year.
To be honest, constantly opening and closing the clinic, changing appointments, and waiting for another surgery date became a bit too much. I realised it was better to make a decision than keep everyone, including myself, in limbo.
The good news is my shoulder is actually feeling really good, so for now I'll keep doing what I love—helping people feel and move better.
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has been so understanding and supportive throughout all of this. Your patience while appointments were moved around really meant a lot.
Sometimes life doesn't go to plan, but that's OK. We adjust, keep moving forward, and make the best decision with the information we have.
So... it's business as usual, and I look forward to seeing you in the clinic.
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