AC Sports Therapy and Massage

02/11/2025

Cupping marks aren’t bruises — they’re a visible reflection of local circulatory and metabolic activity under the skin.

Here’s what the colours can tell us physiologically….

🟣Light Pink / Red:
Indicates efficient local blood flow and minimal stagnation. The capillaries respond quickly to the negative pressure, and recovery will be rapid (usually fades within 1–2 days).

🟣 Dark Red / Purple:
Suggests higher levels of metabolic waste (such as lactic acid) and reduced microcirculation. The vacuum effect draws pooled blood and interstitial fluid to the surface, stimulating phagocytosis and promoting tissue repair.

🟣Deep Purple / Brownish:
Often linked to chronic muscular tension or long-term stagnation. These areas have poor oxygenation and slower lymphatic drainage — the darker mark means more debris is being mobilized for clearance.

🟣Yellow / Green (after a few days):
Part of the normal heme breakdown process. As hemoglobin degrades into biliverdin and bilirubin, the colour changes — a sign that your body’s cleanup system is working.

Cupping therapy creates localized negative pressure, which increases microcirculation, capillary permeability, and lymphatic flow. This accelerates removal of metabolic byproducts and enhances oxygen delivery for tissue recovery.

31/10/2025

26/10/2025

Thank you for having us at the and today.

A huge field of 2200 runners, and some unreal times- fastest 10k 39.02, fastest half 1.08 🙌🏼😮‍💨

A combination of pre run taping and a lot of post run massage!

A post-run massage helps:
🟣Increase blood flow → speeds up oxygen + nutrient delivery to tired muscles.
🟣Flush out lactic acid → reduces soreness and stiffness.
🟣Calm your nervous system → lowers cortisol and helps your body shift into recovery mode.
🟣Reduce microinflammation → helps your muscles rebuild stronger.

So next time you finish a run, don’t skip that recovery session!

26/10/2025

25/10/2025

Sports massage isn’t just for injuries — it’s for keeping your muscles balanced and mobile whilst reducing likelihood of injury and pain.

Halloween offer is live so get booked in - link in bio or DM if you don’t see time you want. 🫶🏼

19/10/2025

You LOVE it really…

Why book a sports massage?

It’s not just for athletes. Sports massage targets deep muscle tension, improves circulation, and helps your body recover faster — whether you’re training regularly, dealing with old injuries, or just feeling tight from sitting too much.

It can:
✔️ Reduce soreness and stiffness
✔️ Improve mobility and flexibility
✔️ Support injury prevention
✔️ Enhance performance — in the gym or day-to-day life

Think of it as maintenance, not a luxury. Your body works hard — take care of it.

18/10/2025

📣 Your back is probably doing just fine — it’s strong, resilient, and built to move.

But sometimes, your back ends up taking on more load than it should because other muscles or joints aren’t doing their part. Over time, that extra workload can lead to stiffness, discomfort, or fatigue — not because your back is “weak,” but because it’s working overtime.

The challenge? It’s not always easy to tell what’s really happening day to day. Your body adapts and keeps you going, even when movement patterns aren’t optimal.

That’s where we come in.

Let’s assess how your body moves, identify what’s compensating, and help restore balance so everything can pull its weight again.

15/10/2025

What Neck Tension Really Does to Your Body

That tight, stiff feeling in your neck? It’s more than just stress — it’s neurophysiology in action.

🟣1. Muscle tension = altered nerve input.
Chronic contraction of neck muscles (like the upper traps or suboccipitals) changes how sensory nerves signal your brain. This can heighten your body’s “threat detection,” making pain signals feel stronger.

🟣2. Blood flow and oxygen drop.
Constant tightness reduces microcirculation — muscles get less oxygen and build up waste products (like lactic acid), which irritate pain receptors.

🟣3. Your posture compensates.
Tight neck muscles can pull your head forward, overloading other areas — shoulders, jaw, even lower back — leading to a chain reaction of tension and discomfort.

🟣4. Pain can spread.
The brain maps neck pain broadly. Tension here can amplify headaches, facial pain, and even dizziness through shared neural pathways.

Bottom line: Neck tension isn’t “just tight muscles” — it’s a whole-body signal loop between your brain, nerves, and posture. Releasing it can recalibrate your nervous system and ease widespread pain.

15/10/2025

14/10/2025