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Thank you for visiting our blog page! See below for our discussion on a variety of different massage topics from our director, Susan Findlay, and Manager, Cassandra Gramozi.
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Treating Frozen Shoulder: A Guide for Sports Massage Therapists
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes stiffness, pain, and restricted range of motion in the shoulder joint. As a sports massage
Comparing Levels 3, 4, and 5 in Massage Therapy: Which Path Is Right for You?
Massage therapy is a deeply fulfilling profession, offering practitioners the opportunity to improve lives through the power of touch. For those interested in specialising in
The Pitfalls of Short, Intensive Courses: What to Look Out for When Choosing a Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy Course
When choosing a remedial soft tissue therapy course, quality should be a top priority. You’ve likely heard the saying, “You get what you pay for.“
Blue Monday: 5 Ways That Soft Tissue Therapy Can Help Beat the January Blues!
Every January, the concept of Blue Monday resurfaces – a day often referred to as the most depressing day of the year! While this term
What is Sports Massage?
What is Sports Massage really? What’s in a name? To be fair I am not sure anyone in the UK can answer this one fully!
Plantar Fasciitis: Pathology Presentation and Treatment Tips
Presentation of Plantar Fasciitis Known as an overuse condition which results in the inflammation of .. you guessed it, plantar fascia. It can be in
What is Piriformis Syndrome?
In short, Piriformis Syndrome itself is characterised by a combination of symptoms including pain in the lateral hip/buttock region (1). This is caused by irritation
Active Resisted STR for Glutes
Active resisted soft tissue release (ARSTR) can be a very useful technique in a Soft Tissue Therapists tool kit. Keep reading for a short review
Tapotement: It’s All In The Sound!
The name of the stroke is taken from the French word “Tapoter”, meaning to tap or to drum. A rhythmic percussion, mostly administered with the
How to Access the Glutes in Side Lying
How do you access the glutes in side lying? It’s easier than you think! The Gluteals Being able to safely and comfortably access the glutes
Accessing the Upper Fibres of Pectoralis Major
We’ve written this blog as a starting point for new ideas and considerations! Keep reading to view our quick fire video to demonstrate how easy
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) For The Diaphragm
A great one for client home care or to even do on yourself! What is a Muscle Energy Technique (MET)? By definition MET is ‘designed
Why Volunteer? And When is Enough, Enough?
By Cassandra Gramozi, Manager of NLSSM How work experience and volunteering got me to where I am now in elite sport… I graduated from NLSSM
10 Top Tips That Will Get Your CV Read
By Cassandra Gramozi, Manager of NLSSM In a face-to-face meeting it only takes 3 seconds for that first impression to be established, it’s not much
A Therapist’s Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease where the immune system agents attack synovial membranes and causes chronic inflammation that affects multiple joints and
World Parkinsons Day 2022
“Not enough people understand what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s. They don’t know it’s a serious condition. They don’t realise that treatments are limited
3 Top Tips to Secure Your Next Booking
Communication and understanding are key elements when booking future appointments. Securing your next booking is easier than you might think, and because it is our
An Introduction to Body Mechanics
In order to work as a successful massage therapist, we need to make sure we have the best foundations possible. Our Director, Susan Findlay, has
Where to Begin your Career as a Massage Therapist
Deciding on a career change to become a massage therapist can be daunting for many reasons. There are so many questions to which you want
Basic Soft Tissue Massage Techniques You Need To Know: Effleurage
Effleurage is a technique known as an introductory stroke which is applied in the early stages of massage. It helps the therapist to familiarise themselves
Where can this massage training take you?
This qualification offers our graduates so many opportunities. One of the questions we are often asked is, how did our past graduates end up using
Study to Win
Studying has always been one of those skills that has eluded me. Historically I struggled to learn and to retain information – I could study
What is the shortest route to becoming a top-level Sports Massage & Remedial Soft Tissue Therapist?
At NLSSM you can train at a level 5 without having to do levels 3 & 4! In the beginning… there was only one level,
Hypermobility – How to protect your thumbs as a Soft Tissue Therapist
Top Tips on how to work deeply using your thumbs, achieving greater gains with ease. Do you have a love-hate relationship with your thumbs? Do
