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8 reasons to try weight training

  1. Increased Strength

  2. Injury Risk Reduction

  3. Weight Management

  4. Bone Density

  5. Heart Health

  6. Sleep Improvement

  7. Diabetes Type 2 Management

  8. Chronic Pain Reduction

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Jacqui Thorndyke Jacqui Thorndyke

Sports massage - what is it & what are the benefits?

  1. Muscular and joint injury recovery improvements (muscle strains and sprains etc).

  2. Postural related pain – Lifestyles often include prolonged positions such as desk work that weaken our muscles leading to pain.

  3. Headaches – Caused by tension in the shoulders, upper back and neck

  4. Whiplash – Scar tissue from the sudden jolt causes pain.

  5. Golfers / Tennis elbow – Tendons of the elbow get irritated and inflamed due to imbalances in the muscles of the forearms.

  6. Repetitive strain injuries – repeated load on a single joint or limb can cause inflammation.

  7. Back Pain – Most back pain is caused by muscular imbalances caused by strains or muscle imbalances.

  8. Stress Relief – Although not technically a pain, stress and anxiety can cause muscular pain that needs relieving.

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