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Clare - CH Massage & Rehab
ISRM Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist
📍Poltimore, near Exeter
⭐️ Sports Massage
⭐ Deep Tissue Massage
⭐ Injury Assessment & Rehab
💆Over 8 years of experience
Helping you on the road to recovery and feeling better

08/12/2025

Think your shoulders are tight because you “just need a stretch”? Not always.

If your shoulders always feel tight, here’s the thing - it’s not always because they need stretching.

Sometimes it’s weakness, not tightness.
Sometimes it’s stress.

Sometimes it’s how you sit all day without realising.

Your upper traps and rhomboids might be crying out for help because your pecs are pulling everything forward.

That rounded posture we all fall into - it adds up over time.

So before you book another “neck and shoulder rub,” think about:
1️⃣ How long you’re sat each day
2️⃣ If you actually strengthen the opposite muscles
3️⃣ Whether you’re clenching your jaw (yep, that’s connected too)
4️⃣ How you carry your bag or lift things
5️⃣ When you last gave those muscles proper rest

Tight doesn’t always mean strong. And pain doesn’t always mean “just massage it.”

👉 If this sounds like you, drop a message - we’ll figure out what’s really behind it.

04/12/2025

A good treatment starts before you even get on the table

I always take a bit of time to chat before we start. What’s been going on. What’s sore. What you want out of the session.

It means the treatment is actually tailored to you - not a one-size-fits-all massage.

And afterwards, I’ll always talk through what we did, why it helped, and what you can do between sessions to keep things improving.

When someone tells me the massage was both enjoyable and effective, that’s exactly the balance I aim for.

👉 If you want a treatment that’s properly tailored to your body, drop me a message and I’ll send you my availability.

02/12/2025

“I’ve been to physios and nothing’s worked”

You’ve done the exercises. You’ve tried the stretches. You’ve been handed the sheet and told to “just keep doing it.”

And yet… you’re still in pain.

It’s frustrating. You start to wonder - is this just how your body is now?

But here’s what most people don’t get: If no one’s actually looked at your tissues, worked through them hands-on, understood how you move, live, and train…

Of course it’s not working.

Pain needs context. And sometimes, it needs someone to just listen. Not just hand you a PDF and send you on your way.

This is why I do soft tissue therapy. Because it’s not just about “rehab.” It’s about treating the person, not just the symptom.

If you’re stuck, I get it.
Let’s take a proper look.

01/12/2025

Don’t do this if you want your injury to settle quicker

Don’t wait for it to get “bad enough.”

Everyone does it.
You feel something ni**le and think…
“I’ll give it a week.”
Then another.
Then suddenly you’re limping, avoiding certain movements, or not training at all.

Here’s the truth:
Early tweaks respond fastest.
They settle quicker.
You need less treatment.
You get back to normal sooner.

The longer you leave it, the more your body compensates and the harder it becomes to work out the original cause.

If your body is whispering… listen before it starts shouting.

👉 Unsure if what you’re feeling is worth checking? Message me and I’ll tell you honestly.

30/11/2025

A week of dog walks around the clinic - sunshine, puddles, muddy paws, and a nice excuse to get outside between appointments. 
It’s a good reminder that recovery isn’t just what happens on the massage table.
 Getting outside. Moving. Doing the things you actually enjoy…
 It all helps your body settle, loosen up, and recover quicker.

You don’t need a long hike - even 10 minutes around the block can make a difference.

What’s your version of a “reset” walk?

27/11/2025

Feeling comfortable matters more than people realise

A lot of clients tell me the same thing - they just want to feel relaxed, listened to, and not overwhelmed with complicated advice.

That’s always my approach. Clear explanations. No jargon.
And a space where you actually feel comfortable asking questions.

When someone tells me they feel relaxed in my care, that’s exactly the experience I want people to have when they come to CH Massage & Rehab.

👉 If you want treatment that feels calm, clear and supportive, drop me a message and I’ll send you my availability.

26/11/2025

“I’ll just sort it myself.”

I get it. You’ve Googled it. You’ve watched the videos. You’ve tried the stretches and rolled it out on a ball or foam roller.

And sometimes that helps - for a bit. But if the same pain keeps coming back, that’s your sign it needs more than a quick fix.

DIY recovery only works when you actually know what you’re fixing. That’s where I come in - to figure out the root cause, not just the bit that hurts.

You don’t need to do it all yourself. You just need the right plan for you.

👉 Message “INFO” and I’ll explain how we can get that sorted.

24/11/2025

If you sit all day, this will help your back more than stretching ever will

A lot of people think they’re “tight” because they sit too much.

But tightness isn’t the whole story.

What actually helps?

Movement. Little and often.
Standing up every hour.
A quick walk.
A couple of gentle activation exercises to wake things up again.

Because when a muscle has been switched off all day, stretching it isn’t fixing the problem.
It’s just pulling on something that’s half asleep.

Want your back to feel better?
Get things moving, not just lengthened.

👉 If you’re fed up of feeling stiff at your desk and want proper help getting on top of it, drop me a message and we can get you booked in.

23/11/2025

It might only be November… but Christmas is creeping up.

If you’re stuck for ideas this year, a massage voucher is one of those gifts that always goes down well.

Whether it’s for your sporty friend who’s forever tight and sore, or a busy family member who just needs an hour to switch off - a treatment is a proper bit of recovery they’ll genuinely appreciate.

Vouchers can be posted too (just a small extra cost).

Drop me a message if you want to sort one. 🎁

21/11/2025

Tight spots don’t fix themselves

This client came in with tension through their back, neck and calves - the usual areas that take the hit when things start building up.

We worked through the tight spots, talked about what had been causing them, and looked at how to stop those issues becoming bigger problems later on.

That’s the goal with every session: feel better now, but also understand how to keep things moving well afterwards.

👉 If you’ve got tight areas that keep flaring up, drop me a message and I’ll send you my availability.

17/11/2025

Don’t skip recovery just because you’re not in pain

Here’s the truth - pain is a late sign that something’s wrong.
Your body usually gives you plenty of clues before that.

The stiffness in the morning.
That dull ache after work.
Feeling “off” in training, but pushing through anyway.

Soft tissue therapy isn’t just about fixing pain - it’s about preventing it.
It’s the difference between managing your body and chasing problems once they’ve set in.

If you only look after your body when it hurts, you’re always one step behind.

👉 When was the last time you booked something before it became an issue?

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