Sports Therapy By Andy

🇰🇪 Ever wondered why massage is such a big part of training in Kenya?

A lot of Kenyan distance runners get regular sports massage as part of their recovery routine. 🏃‍♂️💆‍♂️

If it works its way into an elite runner’s routine, there’s probably a reason. 😉

Below are some reasons from ChatGPT to stay slim and in shape:

* Heart disease
* Heart attack
* High blood pressure
* Stroke
* Type 2 diabetes
* Sleep apnoea
* Cancer
* Fatty liver disease
* Kidney disease
* Blood clots
* Pulmonary embolism
* Osteoarthritis
* Gallbladder disease
* Reduced mobility
* Premature death
* Heart failure
* Atrial fibrillation
* High cholesterol
* Insulin resistance
* Metabolic syndrome
* Chronic kidney disease
* Liver fibrosis
* Cirrhosis
* GERD
* Asthma complications
* Chronic inflammation
* Depression
* Infertility
* Pregnancy complications
* Dementia risk
* Pancreatitis
* Gout
* Erectile dysfunction
* Skin infections
* Venous insufficiency
* Back pain
* Joint degeneration
* Reduced life expectancy

🚨 WORK ≠ EXERCISE! 🚨

If anything, work can actually create imbalances, stiffness and tightness 😬

Sitting 🪑
Standing 🧍‍♂️
Lifting 🏋️
Repetitive movements 🔄

You’re constantly doing the same movements and positions over and over again — and your body adapts to them. 🧠➡️💪

That’s why self-care is so important! 🙌

🧘‍♂️ Stretch
🤸‍♂️ Mobilise
🏃‍♂️ Exercise
🏋️ Strength & conditioning
💆‍♂️ Look after your body

Don’t just train your body for work…

Train your body for LIFE! 🔥💪🧠

A new or aggressive treatment can potentially cause:

* Muscle soreness or tenderness
* Temporary changes in how the muscles feel or move
* Irritation to already-fatigued tissue
* An unexpected reaction that you can’t fully recover from before race day

A familiar light massage can be fine if you regularly get them, but avoid anything new or intense—especially deep tissue, aggressive trigger-point work, or a treatment you haven’t tried before.

Don’t experiment during race week. Your body has done the training—now leave it alone and let it freshen up.

Try the new treatments after the marathon!

Not used to it? Don’t do it ✊🫡 good luck! 🤞

HOT TAKE:
3 therapies don’t work long term for back pain + you’re being scammed (Sorry:/)

Temporary relief ≠ long-term solution.

💆‍♂️ Cracking, easy/relaxing massages, and pills may reduce pain short-term, but they don’t fix the underlying cause.

💪 Real change comes from:
🏋️ Building strength
🔥 Improving capacity
🧠 Creating resilience

A stronger body = a more resilient back.

Temporary relief ≠ long-term solution.

💆 Massage, cracking & stretching may help symptoms, but lasting change comes from:

💪 Building strength
🏋️ Improving capacity
🔥 Creating resilience

A stronger body = a stronger back.

🫀Plaque can build up inside your arteries over time. If that plaque ruptures, it can form a blood clot that may lead to a heart attack or stroke. 🩸

Regular exercise helps slow plaque build-up, improves blood flow, and keeps your heart and blood vessels healthier. 💪🏃‍♂️

Move more today. Your heart will thank you tomorrow. ❤️

💪 Build Muscle, Build Health 🏋️‍♂️

✅ Boosts metabolism 🔥
✅ Supports healthy joints 🦴
✅ Improves posture & reduces aches 🚶‍♂️
✅ Increases strength for everyday life 💥
✅ Protects bone health 🛡️
✅ Improves insulin sensitivity 🩸
✅ Helps prevent injuries 🏃‍♂️
✅ Supports healthy ageing 🌱

Strong muscles = a healthier body. 💯

🦴 Back pain is more than just a spine problem.

Your body works as one system. 🌍

Research shows that these factors can all influence how your body feels:

🏃 Exercise – Keeps your muscles and joints strong, improves mobility, and reduces stiffness.

😴 Sleep – This is when your body repairs itself. Poor sleep has been linked to higher pain levels.

😌 Stress – Ongoing stress can increase muscle tension and make your nervous system more sensitive to pain.

🥗 Nutrition – A diet rich in whole foods (fruit 🍎, vegetables 🥦, whole grains 🌾, healthy fats 🥑, and lean protein 🍗) may help reduce inflammation and support tissue repair.

⚠️ There isn’t a single “magic food” or “back pain diet,” but healthy habits work together to support recovery and long-term spinal health.

💡 The takeaway: Move well. Sleep well. Manage stress. Eat well. Small, consistent habits can make a big difference over time. 💪