Mahila - holistic massage therapy & wellbeing

08/12/2025

Although I will be stepping away from the shop for the next 10 days to embrace my doctor's advice for some much-needed rest. During this time, I will be dedicating my efforts, slowly but surely, to crafting elegant Christmas Treatment Gift Voucher boxes from the comfort of my home. Each thoughtfully designed box will be ready for delivery this week to everyone who has placed an order, and thank you to those who have!

This year, I’ve chosen a sophisticated gold, black and white theme that embodies the spirit of the season. I truly believe that a gift box featuring a gift voucher with a treatment of your choice at mahila be it a massage, acupuncture, body sculpting or even a holistic facial, to name a few, would be an exquisite and unique gift for anyone on your Christmas list. If you have a specific item you’d like to include in the Christmas Gift Boxes or if a different colour scheme catches your eye, please feel free to reach out—I’d love to accommodate your wishes.

Just this morning, I was creatively challenged to design a stunning Viking gift box for one of my regular clients’ husbands. It was an absolute joy, and I can’t wait to create something just as special for you!

The Christmas Gift Voucher Box Below

A person passing by the shop noticed the window display at mahila and stopped to ask for something special. That person wanted to create a pampering and relaxing gift box for their work colleague of 15 years, which I found incredibly thoughtful. I curated a selection of facial goodies for some self-care, and I also included a thumb worry stone. Which I pleasantly stumbled up, on one of my many visits to craft fairs. A thumb worry stone can be such a comforting item; it offers a simple way to manage stress through the soothing act of rubbing it.

A thumb worry stone is basically a small shaped stone which can be made from a variety of materials, precious stones that people use to help handle stress and anxiety. Here’s what makes them great:

Stress Relief: Just rubbing the stone can really help ease anxiety and tension.

Focus: The repetitive motion helps keep your mind in the moment.

Distraction: It’s a handy way to take your mind off overwhelming feelings or negative thoughts.

Comfort: The feel of the stone and the act of rubbing it can be really reassuring in tough times.

Emotional Processing: It helps you think through your worries while giving you something to hold onto.

All in all, worry stones are a small. pocket, sized simple yet effective way to chill out and manage stress.

Milly @ mahila

16/10/2025

Mills Issott

16/10/2025

Autumn at mahila

14/10/2025

14/10/2025

13/06/2025

Sacroiliitis or inflammation of the sacroiliac joints, is a condition that can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, and sometimes the legs. The sacroiliac joints are located at the bottom of the spine where it connects to the pelvis.

NHS TIMS explains that these joints are crucial for transferring load between the legs and spine and are generally stable, making them not a common cause of back pain. However, they can become painful due to various factors like pregnancy, trauma, structural abnormalities, or conditions like osteoarthritis or inflammatory back pain.

Here's a more detailed look at sacroiliitis:

Causes:

Trauma: Injuries like falls can lead to sacroiliitis.

Structural Abnormalities:

Conditions like scoliosis can put stress on the SI joints
Inflammatory Conditions:

Conditions like ankylosing spondylitis, a type of inflammatory back pain, can cause SI joint inflammation.

Osteoarthritis: Wear and tear on the SI joints can lead to pain and inflammation.

Pregnancy: Hormonal changes and increased load during pregnancy can affect the SI joints.

Other: Infections, gout, or tumors can also cause sacroiliitis.

Symptoms:
Pain in the lower back, buttocks, and sometimes the legs.
Pain can be dull and aching, or sharp and stabbing.
Pain may worsen after sitting or standing for long periods or with certain movements like turning or twisting.
Pain can also be felt in the groin or feet.

Diagnosis:
Physical Examination: A doctor will assess your pain, movement, and range of motion.
Imaging: X-rays or MRIs may be used to visualize the SI joints and assess for inflammation or damage.

Sacroiliac Joint Injection: A local anesthetic and steroid injection into the SI joint can be used to help diagnose the cause of pain and provide temporary relief.
Treatment:

Medication: Pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help manage pain.
Physiotherapy: Exercises and stretching can help improve mobility and strengthen the muscles around the SI joints.
Injections: Sacroiliac joint injections can provide temporary pain relief.
Other Treatments: In some cases, surgery may be considered.
Lifestyle Modifications: Avoiding activities that worsen pain and maintaining good posture can help.

Long-term management:
Maintain a healthy weight: Excess weight can put extra stress on the SI joints.
Be careful with lifting: Heavy lifting can worsen pain.
Avoid high-impact activities: Running and jumping can also aggravate pain.
Sleep well: Getting enough sleep can help with overall health and may improve pain.
Be mindful of posture: Good posture can help reduce stress on the SI joints.

Important Note: If you are experiencing pain in the lower back or buttocks, it's important to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment