Sports therapy, explained
Fascia, recovery, treatment techniques and straight answers, in plain English, from Ethan.
24 August 2026
Muscle tissue needs water to repair itself properly after training. Even mild dehydration slows recovery and makes soreness worse than it needs to be. Booked in soon? Make sure you're drinking enough beforehand.
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20 August 2026
My son struggled with his hamstring playing football. After one session with Ethan, he felt so much better. - Ellie Kirk, Google review.
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17 August 2026
I got into sports therapy to actually fix problems, not just ease them for an hour and send you away the same. Every session, I'm looking for the reason behind the pain, not just the pain itself.
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13 August 2026
Heat increases blood flow and helps muscle relax before deeper work begins. That's what hot stones bring to a Melt treatment, making the massage work harder for you.
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10 August 2026
Static stretching before sport doesn't prevent injury the way most people think. Tightness is often about strength or overuse, not just flexibility, so stretching alone won't fix it.
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6 August 2026
After just my first session the pain was greatly reduced. Regular sessions and good advice have left me pain free. - Ben Wall, Google review.
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3 August 2026
DOMS is the soreness that turns up 24 to 72 hours after training, not straight away. It's a normal response to harder or new work, not a sign something's wrong.
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30 July 2026
MOT combines massage, Graston and cupping in one session, each part targeting something different. Marks like these are a good sign, not a bad one.
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27 July 2026
Heat, poor sleep and one too many nights out leave your body more dehydrated and fatigued than it feels. Rehydrate properly, ease back into training gradually, and prioritise sleep before pushing intensity again.
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21 July 2026
Every session with me builds on the last one. I know your history, your niggles, what worked and what didn't. That's what makes progress compound instead of starting from zero every time you book.
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13 July 2026
Cupping marks come from suction drawing blood to the surface, not impact damaging tissue underneath. They're painless, expected, and usually fade within a few days. It's a sign the area is getting the circulation it needs.
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