Lindsay Redman Sports Therapy

11/12/2025

✨Does sports massage actually reduce muscle soreness?

Answer:

Yes! 🙌
Sports massage increases blood flow and helps remove metabolic waste from muscles, which can reduce the feeling of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness).
It also relaxes tight muscles and improves flexibility, making recovery faster and your next workout feel easier. 💪🏻

10/12/2025

08/12/2025

Massage isn’t just about muscles—it’s a reset for your mind. 🧠✨

When your nervous system shifts into a relaxed state, you may notice:
• Reduced anxiety and stress
• Improved focus and mental clarity
• A greater sense of calm and wellbeing

The ripple effect? Feeling more balanced, less tense, and able to enjoy life fully. Massage isn’t indulgence—it’s a vital tune-up for body and mind. 🌿

📩 Ready to reset your nervous system? Book your session today and feel the difference.

08/12/2025

Why your lower back hurts after sitting all day. 🤔

When you sit for long periods, the muscles at the front of your hips (hip flexors) shorten and tighten. This puts extra pull on your pelvis, tipping it forward and increasing the arch in your lower back.

The result?

Stiffness, aching, and that “compressed” feeling by the end of the day.

A simple fix: break up sitting with regular standing or movement breaks, stretch your hip flexors, and add gentle core activation to support your lower spine.

01/12/2025

Massage isn’t just pampering—it’s physical medicine for your nervous system. 💆‍♂️

Here’s what happens when your nervous system responds to massage:
• Muscles relax deeply, reducing stiffness & pain
• Blood flow improves, helping recovery & energy levels
• Sleep quality often improves thanks to a calmer nervous system

Your body literally remembers relaxation, making daily movement easier and less stressful. 💚

24/11/2025

Did you know your nervous system plays a huge role in how your body feels—physically and mentally? 🤯

Sports massage doesn’t just work on muscles; it communicates directly with your nervous system to:
• Reduce stress hormone levels
• Lower muscle tension
• Improve circulation and nerve signalling

When your nervous system is calmer, your body feels lighter, and your mind feels clearer.

21/11/2025

Friday Round-Up 💚

What a first week back from my holiday!
It’s been a busy one — and I’ve loved every minute.

This week included:
✨ Full clinics across Essex & Suffolk
✨ Pre-event prep for clients heading into big weekends
✨ Post-event treatments to ease tired, overworked muscles
✨ Plenty of chats, laughs and pep talks
✨ And of course… a whole lot of muscles massaged!

I’m so grateful to everyone who came through the clinic doors this week — helping you move better, feel better and get back to doing what you love is exactly why I do this.

Now it’s time to reset, recharge and get ready to do it all again next week 💚

If you need a session, my diary is open — drop me a message anytime.

19/11/2025

If you train hard…..you should recover smart 👏. Drop me a message to book your appointment

19/11/2025

Understanding Your Rhomboids: Why They Hurt & How to Feel Better 💚

If you’ve ever felt a nagging, burning ache between your shoulder blades, your rhomboid muscles are often the ones calling for attention.

What the Rhomboids Do
Your rhomboids sit between your spine and shoulder blades. Their main jobs are:
✔️ Pulling the shoulder blades back and together (posture!)
✔️ Helping stabilise the upper back and shoulders
✔️ Supporting movements like lifting, reaching, and rotating

They work hard—especially when your posture or daily habits add extra load.

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Why Rhomboids Hurt

These muscles often become tight, overworked, or irritated due to:

🔹 Slouching or rounded shoulders (desk work, phone use)
🔹 Repetitive reaching or lifting
🔹 Weakness in the upper back causing the rhomboids to overcompensate
🔹 Stress and shallow breathing, which can create tension around the shoulder blades
🔹 Poor movement habits during workouts

The result? That stiff, achy, sometimes sharp pain between your shoulder blades.

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How to Feel Better

Here’s what can help ease rhomboid tension and prevent it returning:

💆‍♂️ Targeted Sports Massage:
Releases tight fibres, improves movement, and helps calm that deep ache.

🧘‍♀️ Stretch the Chest:
Tight chest muscles pull the shoulders forward, forcing the rhomboids to work overtime.

🏋️‍♀️ Strengthen the Upper Back:
Rows, band pulls, and scapular control exercises support better posture and reduce strain.

🌬️ Deep, Slow Breathing:
Helps soften tension around the shoulder blades and upper back.

📱 Daily Posture Check:
Simple adjustments make a huge difference to muscle load.

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If you’re struggling with persistent shoulder blade pain, a focused session can bring quick relief and help you move comfortably again.

If you’d like help easing your rhomboid tension, just drop me a message — the clinic is open and I’m here to support you 💚

17/11/2025

Muscles of steel. Memory of a goldfish.
‘Face up or face down?’ 😂

17/11/2025

I’m back from holiday and ready for a full week in the clinic 💚

After a much-needed break, I’m feeling refreshed, recharged and excited to get back to helping you move better, feel better and get back to doing what you love.

This week is a full one in both Suffolk & Essex clinics, and I can’t wait to support you with:
✨ Easing tight, tired muscles
✨ Reducing pain and tension
✨ Improving movement and mobility
✨ Helping your body feel balanced again

If you’ve been thinking, “I really need to get booked in,” now’s the time — I’ve got just a handful of spaces left before Christmas!

Drop me a message to secure your session.
Let’s get you feeling your best again 💚

07/11/2025

Even sports therapists need a stretch… on a sun lounger 😎

I’m officially off-duty, swapping tight hamstrings for a sun bed until Monday 17th November.

All messages will be replied to once I’ve rehydrated (with something that may or may not be coconut water). 🌴🍹

See you soon,
Lindsay 💚