What is scar tissue? and how does this impact physical performance? Scar tissue is a type of fibrous connective tissue that forms in response to injury or trauma in the body. When muscle tissue is damaged, either from an acute injury or from repetitive strain, the body responds by laying down scar tissue as a way to repair the damage. This scar tissue can build up over time and form adhesions, which are areas of fibrous tissue that can bind muscles and other tissues together. Scar tissue can also form as a result of surgery or other medical procedures, and can lead to chronic pain, limited mo ..read more

Why continue to put up with headaches? Surely there is a better solution than paracetamol? Headaches can be a debilitating and frustrating experience, especially when they become a chronic issue. There are many ways to alleviate the pain and discomfort of headaches, including massage therapy. In this blog, we'll explore how massage can help with headaches and provide some tips for incorporating massage into your headache management plan. Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, including tension, stress, poor posture, and even dehydration. When we experience a headache, our muscles te ..read more

Training can be a minefield. Am I focusing on the right type of fitness for my body type, experience and goals? Shall I just do what everyone else seems to be doing? Do I even enjoy my training right now? Do I need injury treatment for those niggling pains before I start? Finding a training focus and modality that fits your lifestyle, preferences, physicality and mindset towards exercise can take time, and can also change over time. Broadly speaking, there are five core components to physical fitness: - muscular strength - muscular endurance - cardiovascular fitness - flexibility - body compo ..read more

April 12th 2021 is a date many will welcome with open arms, legs, and all the major muscle groups in between as gyms are set to reopen in England via the roadmap out of national lockdown. And here at MSE Sports & Remedial Massage we’re delighted to welcome you back for sports massage, deep tissue massage, sports injury treatments, and soft tissue injury treatments in Nottingham. But, maybe you’ve found a fitting routine to follow at home or outdoors, explored a new style of fitness, or life priorities have changed which have no space for a room full of sweaty people. On the other hand, per ..read more

A relative term, ‘fitness’ means something different to all of us. It broadly captures everything from physical activity, nutritional intake, sleep, as well as our social, mental, medical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. On top of this, how we prioritise these areas of fitness in our daily lives is also relative, depending on our experience, education, culture and circumstances. With all that in mind, it’s no wonder some don’t think about fitness as part of their lives at all. Some see fitness as a chore to keep on top of, others deem it a luxury for the minority, while the rest of us have ..read more

Strength, endurance, cardiovascular exercise and body composition goals often dominate the focus of physical fitness. But a fifth core component exists: mobility and flexibility training. Meanwhile, stability is also often overlooked, despite being a key facilitator to all five core components. Together, mobility, stability and flexibility can increase our physical and performance potential, while simultaneously decreasing the risk of injury during activity, and even rest too. But what do these three terms actually mean? How do they differ? How they can be effectively incorporated into a train ..read more

*SPOILER ALERT* You know the answer. Teachers, managers, parents, personal trainers, sports personnel and physical, psychological or ,sports massage therapists, along with many other leadership roles and/or professional practices, all have one thing in common: they all possess the potential to be coaches. But what even is coaching? Coaching is about providing people with the tools, education and encouragement to maximise their potential. This is achieved by guiding individuals to understand how and why to overcome challenges through action-led goal-setting exercises. Coaching is not necessari ..read more

“Nothing in this world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, and difficulty.” We could delve into the deep philosophical depths of this Theodore Roosevelt quote, but we’ll aim to remain focused on physical fitness, at least for now. Can exercise be easy? Of course, it can be. But should it be? Would an easy training session or approach be worthwhile for anyone in any circumstance? I guess it depends on how we are defining “easy” and “exercise”. In our below debate looking at both ends of the argument, “easy” will refer to the absence of effort, discomfort and difficulty ..read more

Disclaimer: reading this blog will not make you immune to injury. Injuries are an almost unavoidable part of life for the extremely active and completely inactive alike, along with everyone in between. A fortunate few will manage to navigate their time on earth with not even a niggle to report, but for the rest of us actual humans, we might want to consider some key factors to aid in injury prevention. Broadly speaking, there are two main types of injury: acute and chronic. Acute injuries are typically impact-based trauma events like sudden ligament sprains, tendon/muscle strains, bone fractu ..read more

We’ve probably all experienced at least a handful of injuries in our lifetime, minor or major; these inconveniences have the potential to stop us playing sport, working, doing daily activities and being able to enjoy the things we typically relish. But sadly, they are an almost unavoidable part of being an active human being. The obvious path to recovery is seeking physical rehabilitation and injury treatment, however the inconspicuous partner in healing is largely undiscussed and ignored, that being mental rehabilitation. As a culture we are becoming increasingly more open and honest about o ..read more