Orkney Sports Massage Clinic

21/03/2026

A 2024 open access review in JAMA Network Open mapped systematic reviews of massage for adult pain conditions (2018 to 2023). Even with hundreds of trials out there, the authors found no high certainty conclusions, and only a small number of moderate certainty conclusions, most evidence was rated low or very low certainty.

Takeaway for therapists, this is not bad news, it is guidance. Talk about massage in careful, accurate terms, for some people it may help pain and comfort, but it is rarely proven as superior to other active options. Keep your claims inside the evidence, and your credibility goes up. ✅

Read the paper here - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11250267/


GCMT The General Council for Manual Therapies

23/12/2025

Happy Christmas 🎄❄️ Peace, goodwill, and kindness to all 🥰❤️🎄🧑‍🎄

08/12/2025

Treat yourself or loved one to a massage treatment Sports or relaxing. At Orkney Sports Massage Clinc special price for 1hr treatments

08/12/2025

❌ Time to move on from the ‘poor posture’ story
More and more therapists are now learning that so called poor posture does not equal pain, and they are helping clients understand that their body is not broken because one shoulder is higher or their pelvis is not perfectly level.

💡 Posture is an adaptable structural process.
It shifts to help us get through everyday life, to manage load, stress, fatigue and mood. Different height shoulders, a tilted pelvis or a small leg length difference can be completely normal and fully functional.

✅ A modern approach
Stop blaming posture and symmetry for every pain problem
See structure as one small piece in a much bigger picture
Focus on confidence, capacity and movement options, not trying to straighten people to match a chart

🤝 A kind but clear invitation
As a profession we can gently leave behind the old structural model that assumes crooked equals damaged. Modern practice means using updated pain science, better language and a more rounded view of the person in front of us.

👉 Read more in the blog here: https://smto.co.uk/posture-pelvis-leg-length-and-pain/


GCMT The General Council for Manual Therapies

06/10/2025

🩺 SMTO Master Session – Understanding Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Massage
📅 Monday 6 October
⏰ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (Zoom)

High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions therapists will encounter, yet it’s often misunderstood in massage practice.

In this Master Session we’ll explore:
✔️ What hypertension really means
✔️ Common medications and their impact
✔️ The maths around circulation that every therapist should understand
✔️ Myths and spelling mistakes you’ll often see in massage texts
✔️ How to make evidence informed decisions rather than relying on a tick-box approach

This is about raising your confidence, deepening your understanding, and ensuring you know how to safely and effectively evaluate the benefits of massage for clients with this condition.

💷 Free for SMTO members – register via the SMTO Members’ Group
💷 £25 for non-members – purchase here ➡️ https://smto.co.uk/product/smto-master-session-understanding-high-blood-pressure-in-massage/

(Once purchased, you’ll be emailed the Zoom REGISTRATION link.)
Let’s move beyond myths and bring clarity to how we approach hypertension in our massage practice.

12/04/2025

10/04/2025

Your fascia is the key to moving faster, stronger, and pain-free—but only if you train it right! Here’s how to keep your fascia strong, flexible, and resilient for next-level performance:

✅ Plyometric Training – Jumps, bounds, and sprints activate fascia’s elastic energy for explosive power.
✅ Dynamic Mobility Work – Move through full ranges of motion to keep fascia supple and responsive.
✅ Soft Tissue Release – Foam rolling, massage, and stretching help break up tight spots and improve glide.
✅ Hydration & Nutrition – Fascia thrives on water and collagen-rich foods—stay fueled and flexible!

📘Fascia Training in application now available on Amazon
🔗Link in bio