Alliance Sports Massage Therapy

There’s still a lot of outdated advice about what massage, particularly sports massage, can and can’t do.

Pain isn’t always as simple as a tight or damaged muscle. Our nervous system plays an important role in how we experience pain, and sometimes it can remain protective and sensitive even when there’s no ongoing tissue damage.

That doesn’t mean your pain isn’t real. It absolutely is.

At Alliance Sports Massage, we take a neuromuscular, whole-body approach. Rather than focusing solely on the area that hurts, we consider how your body is responding, how sensitive the tissues may be, and what might help you feel more comfortable and confident in movement.

Massage can’t physically reshape or repair muscle simply by applying pressure. Instead, it may help influence how the nervous system processes sensations, reduce sensitivity for some people and provide an opportunity for the body to feel more comfortable and at ease.

Our approach is about working with your body, not forcing it to change.

We aim to help you:

* Feel more comfortable and move with greater confidence.
* Reduce the sensitivity associated with muscular discomfort.
* Understand your pain and what may be contributing to it.
* Explore practical strategies you can use between appointments.
* Take a more active role in your own recovery and wellbeing.

Your treatment is only one part of the picture. We also want you to leave with a better understanding of your body and simple, practical advice to help you manage your symptoms beyond the treatment room.

Appointment available tomorrow at 3.45pm

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Of course it always comes back to the obvious answer!

YESSSSS 🙌🙌

Appointments available this week

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I often get asked how I find the motivation to run as frequently as I do!

Honest answer is….. it is very rarely motivation, if I relied on this alone I wouldn’t go much at all! Running….. exercise….. moving my body has become a daily habit. It’s part of my daily routine like, having a cup of tea when I wake up, brushing my teeth, making breakfast and pe***ng the washing out.
Why have I made it part of my routine? Even though at times I really don’t want to, like when it’s raining, or I’ve had a busy day, late night, I don’t want to have to wash my hair! I know that it will be worth it and it’s good for me. Not just physically but it has become my time for me, to process the day ahead ( or yesterday), a space away from the noise, a space where no one needs me.

As I was running this morning I was processing what it means to have this time. As I looked around I thought WOW! Just over a month ago all the trees, plants and grass were dry, brown, dead. Now they are thriving, green, lush and looking healthy. The planet is amazing and I feel privileged to have this time to appreciate it.

Running multiple times a week has also made me so much more aware of the changing seasons. Today I saw many signs of autumn. I love this time year, watching the trees change colour and wondering at how nature knows just what to do to survive.

So all in all, relying on motivation alone won’t keep you doing something, it’s needs to become a habit, have a purpose and provide meaning.

What habits have you created to help you through your day or week?

Every part of your body has a specific role to play. When one structure isn’t able to perform its job effectively, the body is incredibly adaptable and can recruit other muscles, joints, ligaments, or tendons to help — or even temporarily take over that role.

This compensation is a normal and useful part of the recovery process. For example, if a muscle, joint, ligament, or tendon is injured or lacking strength, other structures may step in to support movement while it recovers.

However, compensation is only intended to be a short-term solution. If the original structure doesn’t return to functioning properly, the body can continue relying on these alternative structures, eventually leading to overcompensation. This can place unnecessary stress on areas that weren’t designed to perform that role long-term.

Appointment available today, message me to book

Thinking about joining?

Come down to the Manor Astro in Mansfield Woodhouse and pick up a stick! 🏑

If you as massage therapist could physically alter a person’s muscles by applying pressure then your body isn’t really that robust……… BUT it actually is and we don’t!
We help your body relax and do its own thing to reduce tension. We make the nervous system feel safe and then the body lets go.