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15/11/2025

Feeling achey this autumn? 🍁

As we transition into colder weather and less daylight, general posture contracts to maintain heat, less light can bring lower mood and slower movement. Old injuries or break sites may ache.

The large back muscle is susceptible to temperature change causing neck and shoulder tension and upper back ache.

Prepare yourself for wintering...

Cooler weather and shorter days often mean tight shoulders, neck tension, and upper back aches, especially if we’re sitting more, hunching over screens, or carrying out seasonal chores.

Tips to protect your muscles:

* Stay warm: layers help muscles stay loose and responsive.
* Warm up before activity: gentle shoulder rolls, arm swings, and light stretches.
* Support your spine: keep your shoulders relaxed and core engaged when lifting or bending.
* Move regularly: short walks or stretching breaks stop stiffness from building.
* After seasonal chores of long cold days, soak your muscles and joints in warm salt bath (or washing up bowl for feet/hands). Use a natural salt product such as Himalayan, Epsom Salts, etc.

Even simple habits can make a difference, but persistent tension may need professional attention. Book a massage with me to release tight muscles and restore comfort: https://haytherapies.book.app/book-now

13/11/2025

Autumn gardening and sore shoulders 🌿

As gardens get their final tidy before winter, it’s common to feel aching arms, tight shoulders or sore backs after digging and weeding.

A few quick tips:

•⁠ ⁠Warm up with gentle shoulder rolls and back stretches.
•⁠ ⁠Rub your lower back/kidney area to increase circulation.
•⁠ ⁠Keep good posture. This means bend your knees, engage your core, and avoid twisting from the waist.
•⁠ ⁠Take regular breaks to prevent overuse.

Even with care, repetitive tasks can leave muscles tight and fatigued. If you’re feeling sore after time in the garden, book a session with me at Hay Therapies to ease tension and support recovery.

11/11/2025

Here at Hay Therapies, I provide massage focusing on restoring movement, reducing pain, and supporting your recovery.

Whether it’s post-injury, chronic tension, or just needing some care, my award winning massage can help.

If you’re struggling with aches, stiffness, or recovering from an injury, book a session today and experience the difference for yourself.

08/11/2025

Shoulders under pressure?

Your shoulder muscles do a lot of heavy lifting every day, but poor posture and repetitive movements can leave them tight and fatigued.

Simple stretches, mobility work, and targeted massage help keep them strong, flexible, and pain-free.

At Hay Therapies, I provide specialised treatment to help shoulders feel lighter, move easier, and recover faster.

06/11/2025

Ni****ne and Muscle Recovery

Did you know ni****ne can slow your muscle recovery?

When you’re working hard to heal, whether from an injury, tension, or general muscle fatigue, ni****ne makes it take longer.

Here’s why:

* Ni****ne reduces blood flow to your muscles, meaning less oxygen and fewer nutrients reach the areas that need to heal

* It also limits collagen production, which your body relies on to repair soft tissues

* The result is that tightness lasts longer, soreness takes longer to ease, and recovery from injury can be delayed by weeks

Research shows that people who use ni****ne experience slower muscle regeneration and increased inflammation, both of which contribute to longer healing times.

Reduced circulation also means damaged tissues receive less of what they need to repair efficiently.

04/11/2025

Shoulder health and mobility.

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints, relying on muscles like the deltoids, rotator cuff, and trapezius for movement and stability.

Tightness or overuse can limit range of motion (ROM), making everyday tasks uncomfortable.

Ways to improve shoulder mobility:

* Gentle stretches for the chest, shoulders, and upper back

* Strengthening exercises for stabilising muscles

* Targeted massage to release tension and improve circulation

At Hay Therapies, I work to restore mobility, reduce tension, and support healthy shoulder movement.

If your shoulders feel tight or restricted, book a session today using this link: https://haytherapies.book.app/book-now

01/11/2025

Reiki for Wellbeing

Reiki is a gentle energy therapy that helps restore balance, reduce stress, and support overall wellness.

My sessions encourage relaxation, calm the mind, and promote a sense of renewal.

Want to book?
https://haytherapies.book.app/book-now

30/10/2025

Reflexology for Wellbeing

Reflexology uses targeted pressure points on the feet, hands, or ears to support relaxation, improve circulation, and promote overall balance.

Regular sessions can help reduce tension, ease discomfort, and support your body’s natural function.

28/10/2025

Combining skilled massage techniques with intuitive energy work allows for deeper support of the body’s balance.

I use targeted manipulation to reduce physical tension and combine with focussed hands on energy techniques to align the more subtle layers of fascia and release muscle memory. This often leads to a complete release of tension.

25/10/2025

A good rule of thumb is once a month for general well being and stress relief.

If you have chronic pain, muscle tension, injury or high stress levels, I tend to treat either weekly or fortnightly until your pain or injury is manageable. I then recommend my monthly maintenance massage to keep you in good condition.

Athletes would benefit from more frequent massage, especially during training or competition.

Ultimately, the optimal frequency depends on individual needs, lifestyle and specific goals of your massage therapy.

Book your session today https://haytherapies.book.app/book-now

23/10/2025

Sound healing is the basis of all healing vibrations, it works by matching your vibe to its own, lifting it higher and making you feel lighter and freer. It helps the mind reset an allowing the body to rest and restore.

Ready to book?: https://haytherapies.book.app/book-now

21/10/2025

My regular clients return knowing that consistent body and mind therapy supports ongoing holistic well-being.

Regular familiarity with my treatment process and approach allows the muscles to be treated more effectively, helping to prevent tension, maintain mobility, and promote overall wellness.

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Hay On Wye
Hereford
HR35BU

Telephone

+447887908290

Website

https://haytherapies.book.app/

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