RockPods: Modern Cupping for Recovery and Movement
If you’ve ever spotted athletes or clients with small red or black silicone cups attached to their skin, you’ve probably seen RockPods in action. RockPods are a modern twist on traditional cupping therapy, designed by RockTape, and they’re becoming a popular tool in physiotherapy, recovery, and sports performance. What Are RockPods? RockPods are silicone-based cups […]
Sports Massage for Athletes: Boost Recovery, Prevent Injury, and Enhance Performance
Whether you’re training for a marathon, lifting in the gym, or competing in a HYROX event, one of the most effective ways to recover faster and perform better is through sports massage. This isn’t just a luxury—it’s a targeted, hands-on therapy designed specifically for active bodies under physical stress. In this article, we’ll explore how […]
Muscle Soreness After Exercise (DOMS): What It Is and How Physio Can Help
Have you ever felt sore a day or two after a tough workout in the gym or trying a new activity? This is likely DOMS—Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. It’s a normal part of how your body adapts to exercise, but it can still leave you feeling stiff, tight, or even questioning if you’ve injured yourself. […]
Dry Needling: An Alternative Treatment Option to Help Relieve Muscle Pain
If your muscles feel tight, sore, or have muscle knots that just won’t relax, you might have heard about dry needling. It’s a treatment physiotherapists can use to help ease muscle pain and help you move and feel better. What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a form of treatment where the clinician uses very […]
Trigger Point Therapy: What It Is and How It Works
Trigger point therapy is a type of massage therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points in muscles that are tender and tight. These points are called trigger points and they can cause pain and referred pain (pain that is felt in a different area of the body). Trigger points are thought to be caused […]
