http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk Massage for sports injuries, vitality and relaxation Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:21:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Since arriving in the beautiful Lecrín Valley - and since becoming pregnant - I have started attending regular yoga classes. And I wonder why I ever stopped. I think the answer to that question can be summed up in three words - busy London lifestyle. As a massage therapist I often ... http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk/return-to-yoga/ ¡Hola! And welcome to Vita Therapies in Spain. Having trained and worked in London as a sports massage therapist, I recently made the move to Spain and I am now working in Dúrcal in the Lecrín Valley, just south of Granada. Where else would I get the chance to treat flamenco ... http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk/massage-in-andalucia/ This weekend I was invited by another therapist to meet up for massage share. It was not until I was on the massage table that I realised how much I needed a treatment - and it really hit the spots. Bliss, bliss, bliss. It was great to give and receive ... http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk/10-reasons-why-you-should-book-a-massage-today/ Well done to everyone who ran in the London Marathon on Sunday. I take my hat off to you all and hope that your muscles are not too sore today. I was there along with some other therapists working for TouchiS, who are down there every year offering massage for ... http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk/my-marathon-massage/ If, like me, you haven't managed to get your trainers on and out of the door to any great effect yet this year, for whatever reason - my excuses go a bit like this by the way: recovering from sprained ankle, terrible weather, busy at work, in need of new ... http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk/a-running-inspiration/ Plantar fasciitis - when getting out of bed in the morning is a real pain Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia – the broad band of fibrous tissue which acts as a sheath covering the muscles of the sole (plantar surface) of the foo. ... http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk/plantar-fasciitis-case-study/ Poor running technique means that you are not using your body efficiently. Biomechanical inefficiencies lead to repetitive motions which put unnecessary strain on bone, joints, ligaments and muscles and increase the likelihood of injury. 1.    Above all, run tall and keep your body relaxed.  And stay alert and aware of your ... http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk/ten-tips-for-a-safer-running/ Treatments can range from 30 minutes to two hours. Generally, however, a treatment will last an hour. Your first session will include a consultation, to discuss and assess any existing conditions, and so an extra 15 minutes should be allowed. Treatments are tailored to the specific needs of the client. http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk/how-long-does-a-treatment-last/ Massage is a safe, non-invasive therapy. There are a number of contraindications to massage. This refers to conditions where treatment should not be applied as it could exacerbate symptoms or cause other problems. There are some general contraindications that rule out massage altogether, for example massage should not be carried out ... http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk/when-is-massage-treatment-not-appropriate/ Here is a list of just some of the common injuries and ailments that can be treated with massage. Follow the links in the list to go to the Body Blog where you can find more details about the conditions and read about some of the cases I have found ... http://www.vitatherapies.co.uk/injuries-and-ailments/