Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other conditions that cause widespread pain can be overwhelming. Stiffness, fatigue, and sensitivity to touch make everyday tasks harder. While there’s no single cure, sports massage offers a gentle, effective way to relieve symptoms. Specialize Massage Techniques Jen, Samantha, and Steve specialize in tailoring massage techniques to suit your needs—whether you need deep tissue work…
Chronic pain is exhausting—not just physically, but mentally. Whether it’s fibromyalgia, arthritis, migraines, or persistent muscle tension, the daily struggle can feel relentless. Sports massage offers more than just short-term relief; it works to address the root causes of pain, improving mobility and breaking the cycle of discomfort. Understanding the Power of Hands-On Therapy At Astral Fitness, our expert therapists—Jen,…
While sports massage is well known for treating injuries and muscle pain, it offers many other benefits that support overall health and performance. One major advantage is improved flexibility and mobility. Tight muscles and fascia can limit movement and lead to compensatory patterns that increase injury risk. By loosening these structures, massage enhances range of motion and allows for better…
Muscular pain is something almost everyone experiences at some point, whether from intense exercise, poor posture, or daily stress. Sports massage is an effective way to relieve this pain and restore normal muscle function. One of the main causes of muscular pain is muscle tension and trigger points (knots). These tight spots in the muscle fibres can cause discomfort, restrict…
Tendinopathy is a common issue among athletes and active individuals. It refers to a range of conditions affecting tendons, including tendinitis (inflammation) and tendinosis (degeneration due to overuse). These injuries often develop gradually due to repetitive strain, poor biomechanics, or inadequate recovery. Symptoms of tendinopathy typically include pain, stiffness, and swelling around the affected tendon, often worsening with activity. Common…
Merry Christmas! I am talking about how you can contribute to your Physical Pension even if you are already active because of your job… yes even over Christmas, usually a time for reflection and to think about how you would like next year to look. So, you’re a groundworker, multi-drop driver, shelf stacker, gardener, postie, dog walker, builder, police officer,…
and I am still talking about your Physical Pension and why you need one. Last week I mentioned that it is something that you need to ‘pay’ into on a regular basis, but what if you’re only a few years away from retirement, what do you do then? And the answer is easy…. START NOW. Yes, it’s really that simple,…
A similar topic that I have discussed lots recently, but one that is so very important. You pay into a financial pension, but what happens when you get to retirement, and you are physically incapable of enjoying that money? That’s where a Physical Pension comes in handy – what you put in now, and regularly put in, up until you…
I am here to talk about your Physical Pension. What’s that, I hear you ask? And no, it is not a personal medical insurance policy nor an actual pension. You probably already have a traditional pension; you might even pay into every month with your employer matching your contributions so that you can look after your financial future in your…
Welcome to Part Four of your December blog, talking all about getting out of doors for your health and getting a jump start on a healthy new you ready for the new year – go on, be ahead of the curve for a change! Did you know that your heart needs to work harder when it is cold? Thus, burning…