Doms Sports & Deep Tissue Massage

Stretching is a part of exercise that is often ignored, by seasoned athletes as well as ordinary people. Eager to begin their workout, they jump right into it without properly stretching. This can lead to pain and tightness in the muscles after a workout and can even adversely affect their overall performance. Most exercises subject the body to tears in the tendons and ligaments, cause muscle strains and bone fractures, however stretching does just the opposite.
What are the ...benefits of stretching?
Improves muscle balance around joints and increases flexibility and range of motion. Warms the soft tissues to help prevent injury. Increases blood flow and much-needed oxygen to all areas of the body. Decreases muscle stiffness and cramping. Improves muscle tone, posture, flexibility and coordination. Decreases back pain. Improves overall total performance. Helps promote healing to muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints following injury. Helps to eliminate stress and improve mental acuity. In order to get the most from stretching, the following points should be observed:
Stretch before and after exercise, whether it be aerobic or weight-training. Perform a five to ten-minute warm-up before stretching. Walking at a measured pace, jogging slowly or jumping rope can suffice, but never stretch cold muscles. Stretching after exercise should be done within ten minutes after completion before the muscles have had time to cool off. Do not bounce during stretching. This can cause pulling or tearing of the muscle. Stretch gradually. If a stretch is applied too quickly, the Golgi tendon reflex kicks in and the muscle will contract instead of relaxing.
Never stretch to the point of pain, and it's not necessary to count. Simply stretch until you feel the muscle relax. Stretching takes up only about ten to fifteen minutes of your time, but it can greatly add to your overall performance and increase the efficiency of your workout. In order to stretch safely and receive the maximum benefit, consult your therapist. If you have a medical condition be sure to see your doctor first.
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After a referral from experienced PT Matt Cowell of Fitness First, and a meeting with Managing Director Julie Kulski of The Chineham Salon, the new chapter at DOMS has started and we now get to work our magic with clients of both facilities. 💪🏻😎🤘🏻

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Dom will be away from the Treatment Room from Monday 3rd June and will be back on Tuesday 11th June.
If you would like to book an appointment with him on his return, please message the DOMS page direct and we can get you booked in.

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What is Sports / Deep Tissue Massage?
Sports and Deep Tissue Massage is the skilled manipulation of soft muscle tissue, which can benefit a person involved in regular activity. It can also benefit those who are not so physically active but do suffer from tight, shortened or aching muscles occurring from their everyday lives i.e. being sat down for prolonged periods of time, poor posture, or lack of exercise/stretching.
... These benefits include: • The relief and treatment of muscle soreness and pain • The maintenance of muscle balance and improved flexibility • Enhanced rehabilitation from injury
Deep tissue massage can help to ‘unstick’ congested muscles, relieving tightness and soreness particularly in those muscles that overlap joints. It can also be used to: • Improve muscle tone • Re-align scar tissue • Remove metabolic waste • Improve circulation and lymphatic flow • Calm or stimulate nerve endings • It can be beneficial for those recovering from accidents and injuries and is often recommended for sports injuries, where it may help muscles regain their strength and flexibility after a period of rest or immobilisation.
Did you know that massage is also attributed to the following? • Removing stress/tension • Increasing energy levels • Promote focus and alertness • Build confidence and raise self-esteem • Help with insomnia, depression/anxiety, and stress-related conditions
**It is important that we take care of ourselves with the right body management and aftercare, so not to put ourselves at risk of long-term injury.
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Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon. You are my heroes x 💪🏻😎🤘🏻

It is with much sadness that this week we have to say goodbye to our Sports Therapist Libbi. She is heading off to pastures new to train as a paramedic, providing help to those that require it the most. We know she has the will and determination to succeed at a high level and don’t see her having any trouble transferring her abilities across to the medical field. DOMS would to thank her for all the work that she has done with our clients and we wish her all the best on her new venture. For the time being, Dom will be taking over all treatments so fear not, all our clients are still in very good hands. 🙌

Great to see these guys today even if they were all passing me by. I must say I will definitely get some more training in for future runs as now every part of me aches like a mutha trucker. Well done all xx

A couple of years ago, a young lady called Libbi contacted DOMS to enquire whether we could provide any assistance towards her degree in Sports Therapy.
With the help of some of our clients, we were able to fulfil this request and get her the practical experience she required.
Soon after completing the course and becoming a 'Master of Science' in Sports Therapy, we were very pleased that Libbi wanted to come and work with us.
... Since joining the DOMS Team we have been impressed with Libbi's consideration of our clients and also her work ethic as she continues to go from strength to strength in her field.
Well done Libbi.
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We at DOMS would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As we reflect on what has been a fantastic 2018, focus now goes into making 2019 even better. This wouldn't be possible without all our wonderful clients and we want to express how much you mean to us. Thank you x. Look after yourselves over the festive period and don't rush too quickly into those New Years resolutions!

Best Christmas baubles ever! Thanks Libbi