A stiff or painful neck has many different causes, one of the most common causes of neck pain is muscle spasm. This is often referred to as wry neck or torticollis and is simply a protective mechanism. In many cases the person wakes up with a stiff or painful neck, or a sudden movement such [...]
Stress and anxiety can build up gradually in the body due to accumulation of daily stress, or can be caused by a particular event. However it is well documented that stress causes both mental and physical ailments with symptoms including; panic attacks, anger, depression, IBS, tiredness, lack of concentration, headaches, chest tightness/pain, muscle spasms, dizziness, [...]
There are many causes of back pain, and some require immediate medical intervention (such as cauda equine). However many people suffer from low-grade muscular back pain and stiffness, on a daily basis and simply put up with it and take painkillers. Many people today, have to endure long working hours, sitting at a desk, standing [...]
Calf muscle strains are common in many sports including running, athletics, tennis, squash and badminton. Calf strains are often referred to as pulled muscles, which describes how the injury happened. The athlete stretches the calf muscle beyond its limit and the muscle fibres tear. The severity of the strain depends upon how many muscle fibres [...]
As you read this article have a look at your posture now. Are you sitting upright in your chair with your knees slightly below your hips? (This maintains the natural curve in your lower spine.) Are your feet flat on the floor? Is your work station at elbow height and your shoulders relaxed? Are you [...]
Madeleine Harvey specialises in professional sports and deep tissue massage, as well as LaStone therapy. If you suffer from tension or pain, need to de-stress, or participate in sport and want to stay injury-free, then massage can help!
Madeleine Harvey Harrogate Massage Therapist
1 Cheltenham Mount
Harrogate
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