Claire's Sports Massage

18/07/2026

Sleep and sports therapy , why do my clients report easier sleep after treatment?
There are many reasons for this,
Increased Circulation: Deep manipulation boosts blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscle cells while accelerating the clearance of metabolic waste products that can cause sleep issues
Fascial Release: Heavy pressure separates the connective tissues (fascia) that bind muscles together, helping to relieve spasms and prevent muscle imbalance.
Adhesion Breakdown: Techniques like deep kneading and cross-fiber friction disrupt fibrous scar tissue and trigger points, restoring natural muscle length and flexibility.
Nervous System Calming: The pressure stimulates peripheral nerve receptors, which can block pain signals to the spinal cord and help your muscles relax.
It is scientifically proven to reduce cortisol (the stress hormone) and increase positive, feel-good neurohormones like oxytocin, dopamine, and endorphins. These changes help relax the body and promote a sense of well-being.
All this builds for a good night's sleep and if you have and injury and you are mid treatment see the pictures if how to keep your body relaxed while sleeping 😴

08/07/2026

So this week I have had lots of fabulous regular clients and my final Client today had a lovely soft back with minimal Trigger points, so, why keep up with your maintenance appointment when you are feeling good?
Even when you don’t feel stiff, your body is still working hard behind the scenes. A maintenance sports massage keeps your muscles healthy before tension turns into pain, restriction, or injury. Micro‑tightness, small imbalances, and reduced circulation build quietly over time — you won’t notice them until they become a problem.Regular treatment keeps your soft tissues loose, hydrated, and functioning at their best.
It improves recovery, prevents injury, supports posture, and keeps your body moving the way it should.You don’t wait for your car to break down before servicing it.
Your body deserves the same care.If you train, lift, ride, run, or simply live a busy life — maintenance matters. ❤️

23/06/2026

Well I recieved a nomination for HE ( higher education) student of the year at chesterfield collage and that in itself was an honour x the department consists of beauty, sport, childcare, leisure, public services, health and social care and more . Imagine the absolute joy and hearing my name as overall HE student of the year! I am absolutely over the moon huge thank you to Jane Barrett my tutor x ( sports massage comes under beauty therapy at chez ) ❤️

21/06/2026

Back from hosting an international box cup in Ireland , and the next day heading to an awards ceremony as I've been nominated for an award at the collage I attended for sports massage fingers crossed I get it 🤞🤞 but over the moon to be nominated xx

10/06/2026

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A lovely song my friend made for my page ❤️

Listen and make your own on Suno.

03/06/2026

Had a friend over today for a massage and she brought her beautiful twin daughters ( pre arranged tea and catch up morning with massage as a bonus ) they were beautifully behaved and Mummy got some self care which she very much needed as I found adhesions ( knots) from her calves to her shoulders and I got to cuddle babies and then hand them back 🤣🤣
Second client was a referral from a masseuse friend who is full time and fully booked ( I am part time) he came in for a maintenance massage with two large tight areas in the lower traps upper lats , client has had previous back issues and an operation on the discs and does keep up with his maintenance massages which is music to a sports masseuse ears as the muscles are very responsive to treatment , on investigation we also found tight hamstrings so client went away happy and rebooked for July 😊

29/05/2026

What a beautiful May half‑term week it’s been — busy, varied, and full of clients making real progress.Bank Holiday Monday started with a client struggling with shoulder and back issues. We worked methodically through the hamstrings, lower back and into the shoulders, and the improvement by the end of the session was brilliant to see. Even better, his wife is now looking to book in for some foot concerns.
Wednesday brought two very different cases.
In the morning, I treated a client with multiple sclerosis — a fascinating session from a muscular perspective. This client is truly inspiring, having spent a full year in rehabilitation after a full‑body episode. I was delighted to receive a message today saying he feels amazing. In the afternoon, I saw my regular young female boxer (with mum present as chaperone). She came in with a pulled groin, likely from her intense running schedule. Instead of just massage, we combined stretching, targeted work through the groin, and released the hamstrings and glutes to reduce pressure on the area. She’s already reported feeling much better. A sunny week full of challenges, progress, and reminders of why I’m privileged to do this job — helping people move, feel, and live better.If you’d like to book in, just get in touch.❤️

23/05/2026

Lets talk size, everyone is different and this creates a range of issues from small muscle structures to large, from stiff joints to hypermobility, and I really enjoy the challenges of each and every one of my clients ❤️ Yesterday I had one of my larger, more muscular clients who has a very physical job, which coupled with working out in the gym and riding a motorbike causes very tight, raised trapezius muscles, with tension through the lower lumbar and tightening through the shoulders. On picture one you can clearly see the raised muscle area either side of the spine. Picture 2 is after a good hour and me getting a workout, lol. In picture 2 you see a more even back area and a happier client, to give you a clear idea of muscle size the client is 6' 5"
Successful session and a happy client x

21/05/2026

I haven't updated for a while so this week and last i had alot of regulars and I cannot stress enough how beneficial monthly sports massages are because different things can crop up. I have had two clients that have been suffering with headaches one in particular who has ménières ( an inner ear disorder that affects balance) and although I cannot cure a migraine or ménières i can relieve and release muscles in the same way I do in the rest of the body often relieving symptoms and giving clients a much needed respite and if we check out the muscles of the face you can see there is much to work with ❤️ remember drink water and stretch ❤️