Function First

𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕒𝕘𝕖

Sports massage sn’t just for elite sportsmen and women. Yet it is often misunderstood as a treatment modality because “I don’t do a sport”, and “aren’t they really painful”. Quite simply, sports massage can be beneficial to anyone regardless of athletic ability or exercise participation. So whether you are training for a race, visit the gym regularly, enjoy gardening, or have a desk-based office job, a regular sports massage can help to keep your body feeling great, and keep injuries at bay.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘:

-Increased muscle blood flow
-Raised muscle temperature
-Increased lymph flow and the removal of toxins from the muscles
-Break down of adhesions which build up over time causing tension
-Relieves muscular pain
-Physiological and psychological preparation for a race or event
-A positive sense of well-being, relaxation and lowered stress levels.
-Improved sleep patterns

𝕎𝕖 𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕤 𝕞𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕒𝕘𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕙𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕝𝕪 𝕖𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕪 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕝𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕟𝕖𝕖𝕕𝕤! 𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕚𝕟 𝕧𝕚𝕒 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕨𝕖𝕓𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕠𝕣 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕦𝕤 𝕒 𝔻𝕄!

𝕄𝕖𝕖𝕥 𝔽𝕗𝕚𝕠𝕟, one of our level 5 sports massage therapist here at 𝓕𝓾𝓷𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓕𝓲𝓻𝓼𝓽. With 7 years of experience and a renowned reputation for having the strongest hands in the business, Ffion's expertise in sports massage is highly valued.

Her upbringing as a farmer's daughter and her commitment to CrossFit have undoubtedly contributed to her strength. However, rest assured that she tailors the pressure to each individual's needs and preferences.

Ffion has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from everyday individuals seeking to alleviate muscle tension to professional athletes returning from injury.

Alongside working in the clinic, Ffion is currently pursuing her master's in physiotherapy at Cardiff University, further enhancing her knowledge and understanding, and enabling her to offer a greater level of care and expertise to patients.

Book your appointment with Ffion who is here to accommodate you every Wednesday at our clinic!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆?

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.

Osteopaths use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁?

Osteopaths’ patients include the young, older people, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women, children and sportspeople. Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including back pain, changes to posture in pregnancy, postural problems caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and sports injuries. Many patients visit osteopaths on a regular basis to help manage chronic conditions such as arthritis and to maintain their overall wellbeing. This is because osteopaths are highly people-focused, taking the time to understand every patient as an individual. Building long-lasting, health-improving relationships with patients is one of the pleasures of the profession.

𝕋𝕠 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕚𝕟 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕆𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕒𝕥𝕙 𝕁𝕒𝕕𝕖 𝕧𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕜 𝕚𝕟 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕓𝕚𝕠!

Here at 𝔽𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝔽𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥 we are lucky enough to have some of the best Practitioners in South Wales.

We have a multidisciplinary clinic made up of a mix of:
〰️Osteopaths
〰️Physiotherapists
〰️Sports Therapists
〰️Sports Massage Therapist
〰️Strength & Conditioning Trainers

Keep your eyes peeled 👀 over the next few slides as we introduce our wonderful team!

𝗦𝗛𝗘'𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 🤗

From the 27𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 we welcome Abbie back to the clinic.
Lots of you will remember Abbie from a few years ago when she had a very full diary working with us. We were sad when she left, as she is a fantastic Sports Therapist but she had some great opportunities that couldbt be missed.

Since 2020 she has been very busy working with the 𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗬𝗦 and also the 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗦. So we are very lucky to have her back even if its only for one day a week.

She will work along side Ffion & Sian offering Sports Massage 𝗔𝗡𝗗 is also qualified in cupping, blading and acupuncture.

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪!

𝘞𝘌𝘓𝘊𝘖𝘔𝘌 𝘉𝘈𝘊𝘒