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Professional Massage Therapist - Oleh Miroshnychenko

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Professional Massage Therapist - Oleh Miroshnychenko

35+ years of clinical expertise in pain relief. My therapeutic process goes beyond standard massage, focusing on the root cause of your discomfort.

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Sports & Recovery Massage Specialising in managing chronic back/neck pain, sciatica, and tension headaches. I integrate advanced Deep Tissue, Trigger Point & PIR techniques for lasting results. Book your assessment to achieve better movement and quality of life. By appointment only.

10/12/2025

Knee pain when walking down stairs? Look up, not down. 🦵

It is one of the most frequent complaints I see in my practice. Sharp knee pain—especially when walking down stairs or after a run.

Clients often point directly to the side of their knee, convinced the joint is damaged.

Here’s the insight I work with: In biomechanics, the knee is often just the VICTIM. The knee is caught in the middle.

The real culprit is usually higher up.

If your hip muscles are tight, or if the long band of tissue down your outer thigh (the IT Band) is short, it physically pulls your kneecap off track. The knee screams in pain, but the tension causing it is originating in your hip.

This is why rubbing the knee itself rarely provides long-term relief.

Here’s a 1-minute tip to help release that outer thigh tension. (Please be GENTLE – the goal is release, NOT pain).

1. Stand up. Cross your painful leg behind your good leg.

2. Lean your body slightly to the side of the "good" leg, until you feel a gentle stretch down the outside of the painful hip/thigh.

3. Take a deep breath IN.

4. Now, HOLD your breath. As you hold it, GENTLY push the outside of your back foot into the floor (just 10% effort). Hold for 10 seconds.

5. Breathe OUT. As you relax, let your hips sink a little further into the stretch. Relax for 10 seconds.

6. Repeat this rhythm 5 times.

This 'breath-and-tension' trick helps 'reboot' the tight fascia. 🧠

This is a great tool for managing the tension. But if that pain is sharp or chronic, it often means the pattern is 'locked' in too deep for self-care.

That's where my hands-on work comes in. We need to release the tight structures in the outer thigh and glutes to stop them from yanking on the knee.

And crucially, this deep work is done gently. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS. My goal is to balance the chain of tension so the pressure on the knee disappears. ✅

It is not magic; it is about respecting the connections in your body.

If you are confused about where your pain is actually starting, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp. 📲

https://wa.me/447455513777

09/12/2025

Why rubbing the leg won't fix Sciatica (The Connected Body). 🕸️

It seems logical: if your leg hurts, you treat the leg.

This is why so many people here in Edinburgh with sciatica or tight hamstrings are left frustrated when the pain returns just a few days after a massage.

Here is the insight I work with in my practice: The site of the pain is rarely the SOURCE of the problem.

The human body is not a set of isolated parts; it is a continuous 'web' of connective tissue. Think of it like a pulley system.

A tight muscle in your lower back or a twisted pelvis can physically pull the entire chain out of alignment. This tension travels down, putting pressure on the sciatic nerve.

The leg is screaming, but the back is the culprit.

If we only release the leg, we are ignoring the tension chain pulling from above. It’s like trying to loosen a knot by pulling on the ends of the rope.

To get lasting relief, we have to look for the root cause—releasing the tight spots in the back, hips, and glutes that are locking the skeleton in the wrong position.

This is why my hands-on work addresses the whole pattern, not just the painful area.

And crucially, this deep work is done gently. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS. My goal is to balance the system so the nerve can finally relax. ✅

True recovery comes from solving the puzzle, not just chasing the symptom.

If you have questions about where your pain might really be coming from, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp. 📲

https://wa.me/447455513777

07/12/2025

"I felt great for two days, but now the pain is back..." 🔄

I hear this frustration almost every day in my practice.

It is disheartening to seek relief, feel better for a day or two, only to find yourself back in pain by the middle of the week. Clients often ask me: "Is my back just broken? Is this permanent?"

The answer is usually no. The problem isn't your body; it's often the approach used to treat it.

If you have a stiff neck or a headache, it is natural to ask for a massage right there. But the human body doesn't work in isolated parts. It is a continuous 'web' of muscles and connective tissue.

Here is the insight: A tight lower back can physically pull on your shoulders. A restricted hip can cause tension that radiates down the leg, feeling exactly like Sciatica.

Treating only the symptom (the sore spot) is like painting over a crack in the wall without fixing the foundation. The crack will always come back.

This is why my work focuses on the whole picture, even if you only feel pain in one spot.

My method is deep, technical, but strictly pain-free. I don't force the muscles. Instead, I use techniques that involve your own breathing and slight resistance to "reset" the muscle tone instantly. We combine this with safe mobilisation to remind your joints how to move freely.

We need to stop fighting the pain and start solving the puzzle of where it comes from. When we release the root cause, the relief lasts.

If you are tired of the pain coming back and want to find the real source, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp. 📲

https://wa.me/447455513777

27/11/2025

That 'Trapped Nerve' sensation? Why waiting a week might be wrong⚡️

When people come to my practice with acute pain—like a locked back or that sharp sciatic discomfort—they often ask: "How long will this take?"

Here is an insight from my work that surprises many people: The standard approach of "one massage a week" is often too slow for acute pain.

Why? Because inflammation and "muscle guarding" (where muscles tighten to protect you) are stubborn. If we wait a full week between appointments, your body often has time to revert right back to its old, restricted pattern before we see each other again. It feels like taking one step forward and one step back.

That is why, for acute issues, I often recommend seeing you on consecutive days (or very close together).

This creates a cumulative effect. We build momentum. We convince the nervous system to drop its guard before the tension can rebuild.

In many acute cases, I see a significant shift in just 1 to 3 sessions using this focused approach. For chronic, long-standing restrictions, it might take a short block of 3 to 5 sessions to fully stabilise the area.

My goal is NOT to keep you coming back for months. My goal is to resolve the tension as efficiently as possible so you can get on with your life.

And because we might work daily, my hands-on method is designed to be deep but gentle. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS. It is safe to do this work consecutively because we are not "forcing" the body ✅

If you are stuck in pain and want a plan to get out of it efficiently, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp 📲

https://wa.me/447455513777

21/11/2025

Is that 'migraine' actually neck tension? 🤕

That constant throbbing behind your eye or the tight band across your forehead ruins your focus.

Many people treat this as a migraine, taking pills that often fail because they miss the root cause.

Here’s what I often find in my practice: The source is rarely inside your head. It is often the suboccipital muscles at the very base of your skull.

When you lean forward at a desk, these tiny muscles 'lock up' to support the weight of your head. When tight, they can compress the nerves running up to your scalp, causing 'referred pain' that perfectly mimics a headache.

Here’s a 1-minute tip you can try to release that grip. (Please be GENTLE – the goal is release, NOT pain).

1. Sit tall. Interlace your fingers behind your head.

2. Take a deep breath IN.

3. Now, HOLD your breath. As you hold it, GENTLY push your head back into your hands, resisting so there is no movement (just 10% tension). Hold for 10 seconds.

4. Breathe OUT. As you relax, GENTLY tuck your chin towards your chest to stretch the back of the neck. Relax for 10 seconds.

5. Repeat this rhythm 5-10 times.

This 'breath-and-tension' technique helps 'reboot' the nerve signals, commanding the muscles to drop their guard 🧠

This is a powerful tool for managing the tension. But if the pain returns, it often means the pattern is 'locked' in too deep to resolve alone.

That's where my hands-on work comes in. This is NOT a light spa massage. It is focused, remedial work to free those compressed nerves.

BUT – it is NOT aggressive. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS. My goal is to resolve the biomechanical cause, safely ✅

If this sounds familiar, or if you have questions, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp 📲

https://wa.me/447455513777

14/11/2025

Terrified of that 'Slipped Disc' diagnosis? 😱

That sharp, shooting pain (sciatica) or finding your back has 'locked' completely is terrifying.

It's a feeling that stops you in your tracks. People immediately panic, thinking they have a 'slipped disc' and that the problem is permanent.

Here’s the insight I work with in my practice: A disc bulge on a scan isn't always the source of your pain. Very often, the intense pain is from deep muscles seizing up to guard the spine. They are trying to protect you.

This protective spasm can be so powerful that it 'grips' or compresses the sciatic nerve, perfectly mimicking a disc issue.

Here’s a 1-minute tip you can try, to gently tell those guarding muscles to let go. (But please be GENTLE – if this causes any sharp pain, stop immediately).

1. Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Gently pull both knees to your chest for a light stretch.

2. Take a deep breath IN.

3. Now, HOLD your breath. As you hold it, GENTLY try to push your knees away from you, resisting with your hands (just 10% tension). Hold this tension for 10 seconds.

4. Breathe OUT. As you relax, GENTLY pull your knees slightly closer to your chest. Relax for 10 seconds.

5. Repeat this 10-sec tension / 10-sec relax rhythm 5-10 times.

This 'breath-and-tension' trick helps 'reboot' the nerve signals 🧠

This is a powerful tool for managing the spasm. But if that pain is sharp or 'locked', it often means the pattern is too deep for self-care.

That's where my hands-on work comes in. This is NOT a light spa massage (which can't reach the spasm).

BUT – it is also NOT an aggressive 'no-pain-no-gain' session. When the back is this sensitive, my work is precise and gentle. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS. My entire goal is to convince those guarding muscles to release the nerve ✅

If this sounds familiar, or if you just have questions about this approach, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp 📲

https://wa.me/447455513777

12/11/2025

That nagging groin pain after a run on The Meadows? 🏃‍♂️

It's a frustratingly common problem. That deep, worrying ache in your groin or inner thigh after a hard run or football match on The Meadows.

You rest it, maybe you try to stretch it, but it just keeps coming back, stopping you from training properly.

Here’s the insight I work with in my practice: The pain feels like it's deep in the joint, but the SOURCE is often 'knotted' tension in your adductor muscles (your inner thigh). These muscles get overworked and create a pattern of referred pain.

Here’s a 1-minute specialist tip you can try. (But please be gentle – the goal is release, NOT pain).

1. Sit on the floor with the soles of your feet together (the 'butterfly' stretch).

2. Take a deep breath IN.

3. Now, HOLD your breath. As you hold it, GENTLY try to squeeze your knees together (upwards), resisting with your hands or elbows so there's no movement. Hold this tension for 10 seconds.

4. Breathe OUT. As you relax, just let your knees sink further down into the stretch. Relax for 10 seconds.

5. Repeat this 10-sec tension / 10-sec relax rhythm 5-10 times.

This 'breath-and-tension' trick helps 'reboot' the nerve signals, commanding a deeper release 🧠

This is a great tool for managing the tightness. But if that pain returns every time you run, it often means the pattern is 'locked' in too deep for self-care.

That's where my hands-on work comes in. This is NOT a light spa massage that just rubs the area. It is a deep, technical session to find and release those 'knots' in your inner thigh.

BUT – it is NOT a painful 'no-pain-no-gain' session. My work is deep, precise, and gentle. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS ✅

If this sounds familiar, or if you just have questions, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp 📲

https://wa.me/447455513777

09/11/2025

That nagging headache at the base of your skull? 💆‍♀️

It's Sunday. You're trying to relax, but that dull headache is radiating from the base of your skull up behind your eyes. It just ruins your day off.

Here’s what I often find in my practice: this headache rarely starts in the head. It's referred pain from tiny, deep muscles at the top of your neck (suboccipitals). When tight from 'Tech Neck', they 'pinch' or compress nerves, sending pain signals straight to your head.

Here’s a 1-minute tip you can try. (But please be gentle – the goal is release, NOT pain).

1. Place your fingertips on the back of your head, at the base of the skull, just to the side of the spine. Find the tender 'knots'.

2. Take a deep breath IN.

3. Now, HOLD your breath. As you hold it, apply firm, steady pressure upwards into those spots. Hold this pressure for 10 seconds.

4. Breathe OUT and completely release the pressure. Relax for 10 seconds.

5. Repeat this 10-sec pressure / 10-sec relax rhythm 5-10 times.

This 'breath-and-pressure' trick helps 'reboot' the nerve signals, commanding a deeper release 🧠

This is a great tool for managing the spasm. But if this headache is chronic (or it returns), it often means the pattern is 'locked' in too deep for self-care.

That's where my hands-on work comes in. It's a deep, technical session to find and release those 'knots' at the source.

But my core philosophy is that this deep work can (and should) be gentle. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS. The goal is a deep release, without the pain you might associate with 'fixing' a problem ✅

If this sounds familiar, or if you just have questions, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp 📲

https://wa.me/447455513777

06/11/2025

That sharp, 'pinching' pain when you lift your arm? 🙋‍♂️

It's a frustratingly common problem. You reach into a high cupboard (maybe for a mug?) and feel that sharp, pinching pain deep inside your shoulder.

Here’s what I often find in my practice. This 'pinch' is often an 'impingement', which simply means you're 'running out of space'.

Your shoulder blade needs to rotate properly to let your arm lift. But if your chest muscles (pecs) are chronically tight from desk work (that familiar 'hunch'), they pull your shoulder forward, 'jamming' the joint. When you try to lift your arm, a tendon gets pinched.

Here’s a 1-minute tip to help. (But please be gentle – the goal is release, NOT pain).

1. Stand in a doorway. Place your forearm on the frame, with your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle.

2. Take a deep breath IN.

3. Now, HOLD your breath. As you hold it, GENTLY press your forearm into the frame, as if you're trying to push it forward (tensing your chest). Hold this tension for 10 seconds.

4. Breathe OUT. As you relax, GENTLY lean your whole body forward through the doorway to move into a new stretch. Relax for 10 seconds.

5. Repeat this 10-sec tension / 10-sec relax rhythm 5-10 times.

This 'breath-and-tension' trick helps 'reboot' the nerve signals, commanding a deeper release 🧠

This is a great tool for managing the tightness. But if that 'pinch' returns every time you reach up, it often means the pattern is 'locked' in.

That's where my hands-on work comes in. This is NOT a light spa massage that just rubs the sore spot. It is a deep, technical session to release the entire pattern (chest, lats, and upper back) that's 'jamming' your shoulder.

BUT – it is NOT a painful 'no-pain-no-gain' session. My work is deep, precise, and gentle. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS✅

If this sounds familiar, or if you have questions, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp 📲

https://wa.me/447455513777

04/11/2025

That stubborn 'Tennis Elbow' pain? 🎾

It's such a frustrating, specific pain. That sharp ache on the outside of your elbow that makes lifting a kettle or even gripping a steering wheel painful.

And you don't have to play tennis to get it. I often see this in my practice from the gym, manual work, or just hours of mouse use.

Here’s the insight I work with: The pain is at your elbow, but that's just the 'anchor point' (the tendon). The SOURCE is almost always chronic, 'knotted' tension in your forearm muscles.

These tight muscles create a constant, powerful pull on that anchor point. This is why just rubbing the painful spot on your elbow will NEVER fix the problem. You're just chasing the symptom.

Here’s a 1-minute tip you can try. (But please be gentle – the goal is release, NOT pain).

1. Sit with your arm straight, palm facing down. Gently bend your wrist down with your other hand for a mild stretch.

2. Take a deep breath IN.

3. Now, HOLD your breath. As you hold it, GENTLY try to bend your wrist back up against your other hand (so there's no actual movement). Hold this tension for 10 seconds.

4. Breathe OUT. As you relax, GENTLY pull your hand further down into the stretch. Relax for 10 seconds.

5. Repeat this 10-sec tension / 10-sec relax rhythm 5-10 times.

This 'breath-and-tension' trick helps 'reboot' the nerve signals, commanding a deeper release. 🧠

This is a great tool for managing the tightness. But if that pain returns every time you use a mouse, it often means the knots are 'locked' in a chronic pattern that this exercise alone can't break.

That's where my hands-on work comes in. This is NOT a light spa massage that just rubs the area. It is a deep, technical session to find and release those knots in your forearm.

BUT – it is NOT a painful 'no-pain-no-gain' session. My work is deep, precise, and gentle. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS. ✅

If this sounds familiar, or if you have questions, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp. 📲

https://wa.me/447455513777

02/11/2025

That sharp 'shot' in your back or leg? An insight from my practice... 🚶‍♂️

You bend over to tie your shoes, and it happens: a sharp 'shot' of pain in your lower back or glute that might even travel down your leg.

It's a frightening feeling. People immediately panic, thinking it's a 'slipped disc'.

Here’s what I often find in my practice: While it can be a disc, it's very often a deep, powerful hip muscle (the piriformis) in a severe spasm.

This muscle is positioned so that your sciatic nerve passes directly underneath it (or, in many people, even through it). When this muscle spasms, it 'grips' or compresses the nerve against the pelvic bone, perfectly mimicking true sciatica.

Here’s a 1-minute tip you can try. (But please be gentle – the goal is release, NOT pain).

1. Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor.

2. Place the ankle of the painful leg onto the knee of your "good" leg.

3. Take a deep breath IN.

4. Now, HOLD your breath. As you hold it, GENTLY try to push your painful-side knee away from you, tensing your glute (no actual movement). Hold this tension for 10 seconds.

5. Breathe OUT. As you relax, GENTLY pull your "good" knee closer to your chest, deepening the stretch. Relax for 10 seconds.

6. Repeat this 10-sec tension / 10-sec relax rhythm 5-10 times.

This 'breath-and-tension' trick helps 'reboot' the nerve signals, commanding a deeper release. 🧠

This is a powerful tool for managing the spasm. But if that pain returns, it often means the muscle is 'locked' in a chronic pattern that this exercise alone can't break.

That's where my hands-on work comes in. This is NOT a light spa massage that just rubs the area. It is a deep, technical session to find and release that 'grip' on the nerve.

BUT – it is NOT a painful 'no-pain-no-gain' session. My work is deep, precise, and gentle. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS. ✅

If this sounds familiar, or if you have questions, you are welcome to send me a message directly on WhatsApp. 📲

01/11/2025

That constant, exhausting lower back pain? Let's talk physics 🚶‍♂️

Living with that chronic, exhausting lower back pain in Edinburgh is a daily battle. It can feel like a hopeless cycle, especially if you're also carrying a bit of extra weight around the middle.

As a specialist therapist with over 30 YEARS' experience, here’s the critical, non-judgmental insight I want to share:

This is NOT a personal failing. It is a simple, mechanical problem. It's physics.

Increased abdominal weight shifts your body's centre of gravity forward. To stop you from falling over, your lower back muscles are forced to compensate. They go into a constant, 24/7, protective spasm... just to hold you upright. They are simply exhausted.

My focus is not on weight loss; my focus is on relieving this chronic, mechanical strain.

Here’s a 1-minute specialist tip to help 'reboot' those nerves. (Please, be gentle – the goal is release, not pain).

1. Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor.
2. Take a deep breath IN.
3. Now, HOLD your breath. As you hold it, *gently* (GENTLY!) press your lower back flat against the floor. Just a light, 10% tension. Hold this for about 10 seconds.
4. Breathe OUT and *completely* relax for 10 seconds.
5. Repeat this 10-second tension / 10-second relax rhythm 5-10 times.

This 'breath-and-pressure' trick helps to reset the nerve signals. 🧠

This is a great tool for *managing* the spasm. But if that pain is deep and chronic, the pattern is often 'locked in'.

That's where my specialist, hands-on work comes in. This is NOT a light spa massage. It is a deep, technical session to release that exhausted muscle.

BUT – it is NOT a painful 'no-pain-no-gain' session. My work is deep, precise, and gentle. I use NO HARSH OR SUDDEN MANIPULATIONS. ✅

My specialist practice is right here on 2 Anderson Place (EH6) in Leith – an expert, non-judgmental space for this exact problem. 📍

The easiest way to get in touch for an assessment is to send me a message directly on WhatsApp. 📲

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