Fountain Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy

09/11/2025

Stress is physical too — here’s what happens in your body
Caption:�Stress isn’t “just in your head.”�Your body reacts chemically — increasing cortisol and adrenaline, tightening muscles, and reducing digestion and recovery.
That’s why stress often shows up as neck tension, jaw clenching, or headaches.
Manual therapy and acupuncture help regulate the vagus nerve and calm that stress response, allowing the body to drop back into balance.
Science-based care for modern stress.

06/11/2025

What is IASTM?
🔍 IASTM stands for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation — a fancy term for using special tools to gently scrape and massage your muscles and connective tissue.�💪 This technique helps break down scar tissue, reduce stiffness, and improve flexibility. A study in the Journal of Sports Rehabilitation found patients experienced better mobility after just a few sessions!�If you’ve got tight or sore areas that won’t budge, IASTM might be your new best friend.

02/11/2025

The science of recovery — how therapy reduces inflammation.
Inflammation isn’t the enemy. It’s part of the healing process.The problem is when it lingers.
Manual therapy and acupuncture help modulate inflammation by improving local circulation, stimulating anti-inflammatory cytokines, and reducing stress hormones like cortisol.
That’s why regular treatment can support faster recovery from both training and everyday aches.
Recovery is biology, not guesswork — give your body the conditions it needs to heal.

31/10/2025

Saturday night was a blast! I had the pleasure of Dj’ing at Cadence. Great venue & crowd and we raised a lot of money for

30/10/2025

Acupuncture for Pain Relief
💡 Did you know? Acupuncture can reduce chronic pain by up to 50%! A comprehensive review in The BMJ (2021) found strong evidence it’s effective for back and knee pain.�✨ Whether you’re struggling with lingering aches or muscle tension, acupuncture helps your body heal naturally by stimulating key points and balancing energy flow.�Ready to move pain-free again? Book a session today!

23/10/2025

💻 Why sitting all day causes shoulder and neck tension
Caption:�Most of us aren’t injured — we’re just stuck in one position for too long.
When you sit for hours, your shoulder stabilisers and postural muscles fatigue, and your nervous system becomes hypersensitive in those areas. The result? Tightness, pain, and even headaches.
Soft tissue therapy and acupuncture can reduce this muscle guarding, increase blood flow, and reset how your body perceives tension.
Try this: every 45 minutes, stand up, roll your shoulders, and look far into the distance for 20 seconds. Your neck will thank you.

20/10/2025

Three business owners and DJs are putting on a night of entertainment to raise funds for a hospice.

17/10/2025

🧬 The Nobel Discovery That Shows How Your Body Renews Itself
Did you know your cells have a built-in “self-cleaning” system? 🌿
In 2016, Japanese biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for uncovering autophagy — the body’s natural process of recycling and renewing itself from within.
When your cells experience stress or lack nutrients (like during fasting), they begin to break down and reuse old or damaged parts, keeping themselves strong and efficient.
Ohsumi’s discovery transformed our understanding of cell repair, aging, and disease prevention. Researchers now believe that supporting healthy autophagy could play a key role in protecting against conditions like neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and infections.
It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes, the body heals best when it takes a moment to reset. 💫

16/10/2025

How acupuncture affects your nervous system
Caption:�Ever wondered what’s actually happening when acupuncture needles go in?�It’s not magic — it’s neuroscience.
Acupuncture stimulates sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles, sending signals to the brain and spinal cord. That triggers the release of endorphins, modulates pain pathways, and helps calm the nervous system.
This means better pain control, improved circulation, and even deeper relaxation — all backed by modern research.
💬 If you’ve ever been curious how acupuncture can help your pain, tension, or sleep, send me a message — happy to explain the science behind it.

27/09/2025

Feeling sore, stressed, or just in need of a health boost?�Check out our latest blogs at Fountain Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy. Whether you're an athlete or simply want to feel your best, we've got expert insights just for you.

Explore our latest posts:
1. 🦵 Compression Therapy Boots: Evidence-Based Recovery for Athletes and Patients Alike�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/compression-therapy-boots-evidence-based-recovery-for-athletes-and-patients-alike
2. 💧 Lymphatic Drainage�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/lymphatic-drainage
3. ✋ Unlocking the Power of Myofascial Release�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/unlocking-the-power-of-myofascial-release
4. ✨ Can Acupuncture Help with Scar Tissue?�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/can-acupuncture-help-with-scar-tissue
5. ♀️ Understanding Perimenopause and How Acupuncture Can Help�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/understanding-perimenopause-and-how-acupuncture-can-help
6. ⚡ The Science Behind Electro Acupuncture: Exploring its Mechanisms and Benefits�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/the-science-behind-electro-acupuncture-exploring-its-mechanisms-and-benefits
7. 🌿 Acupuncture for the Menopause�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/acupuncture-for-the-menopause
8. ❄️ Frozen Shoulder�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/frozen-soulder
9. 🔥 Sciatica�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/sciatica
10. 🏃 Sports Injuries�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/sports-injuries
11. 🏋️ Rotator Cuff Injury�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/rotator-cuff-injury
12. 👣 Plantar Fasciitis�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/plantar-fasciitis
13. 🩹 What is Dry Needling?�https://www.fountainsport.net/post/what-is-dry-needling
�Visit us or book your session now:�https://www.fountainsport.net/sportsmassagekingslynn

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