Dmk Sports Massage And Injury Clinic

Hi guys, I would just like to announce that I will no longer be offering massage therapy in Port Talbot.
The increasing workload of my studies has meant that I am not able to offer as many appointments as I had hoped.
I would like to thank everyone who visited for treatment and supported my business over the past few months.

🔵🔵 N.Ireland clients please read 🔵🔵
So as many of you know I try to travel back to Ireland on a monthly bases to provide massage therapy.
Before I moved to Wales I asked anybody who was interested to send me their phone number so I could contact them with dates etc. Over the past month or so I have recieved quite a bit of interest from people who never saw the previous post.
... I figured that I would do another post for others who may not be aware that I still offer massage in Ireland.
If this is something you would be interested in PM the page with your telephone number and I will contact you with dates/times available.
---- Please note this is only available if you have visited the clinic before. We currently are not accepting any new clients ----
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Happy New Year to all of my clients in both Ireland and Wales.
2018 was a great year with some massive changes. I would like to thank each and every client who has visited me throughout the year.
I appreciate everyone who visits either of my clinics and I am very grateful to all my clients in Ireland who still visit me, dispite how limited my slots are, I really do appreciate your loyalty and patience.
... I hope everyone has a great 2019 and I look forward to seeing you all throughout the year 😀😀
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ARE YOUR HIP FLEXORS THE SOURCE OF YOUR BACK PAIN?
The hip flexors are made up of two muscles, the iliacus and the psoas (commonly refered to as the iliopsoas).
As you can see from the image attached the illiopsoas connects the lumbar spine (lower back) to the femur (hip bone).
... When the iliopsoas contracts (shortens) it creates hip flexon (e.g bringing your knee towards your chest).
So how does this affect your back??
This muscle tends to be more problematic for people who spend long hours seated. When your sitting down the iliopsoas is in a shortened position, this is fine, however if your in this position day in day out for long periods of time the iliopsoas adapts to the position and can remain shortened/tight. Shortening of iliopsoas muscle can increase the lordotic curve of the lumbar spine thus putting more pressure on the low back.
SO WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?
❌ The simplest thing to do would be try and get up off your chair every so often and take a short walk, this will give the iliopsoas a chance to relax and help prevent adaption to the shortened position. (This may not be an option for everyone depending on your job)
❌ Stretch!! Fortunately this muscle group is very simple to stretch and by elongating the iliopsoas you can releive some of the pressure off the low back
SO HOW DO I STRETCH THE HIP FLEXORS?
1. Get yourself into a lunge position 2. Maintain a neutral spine by slightly tensing your core 3. Gently contract your glutes (your butt) and push forward with your back leg. 4. Feel the stretch along the front of your leg. 5. Repeat on other leg
A nice way to progress this stretch is by simply elevating the rear foot or by slightly twisting at the torso.
Try this out and see does it help with your lower back pain.
For any questions or more information, please feel free to get in contact via PM
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I recieved this message a couple of weeks ago from a client I treated in Ireland.
This client was a long distance runner and started to get knee pain during preparation for the Dublin marathon.
After an assessment we discovered a weak Gluteus medius muscle (one on the buttock muscles), this was causing the clients hip, and by association his knee to internally rotate, these altered running mechanics ultimately lead to pain as he increased his miles.
... After a few sessions consisting soft tissue work and some corrective exercises I am happy to hear that he has successfully completed the marathon and in a great time!!
I love to see athletes prosper and I am very grateful to be able to play a role in helping them overcome any set backs.
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I DON'T DO SPORT... WHY WOULD I GET A SPORTS MASSAGE??
A very common misconception with sports massage is that it is only for athletes or gym goers (I guess the name sports massage is quite misleading 🤔🤔).
Although sports massage is a fantastic way of boosting performance and to speed up recovery time, it is only a small part of what we do here at DMK Sports Massage and Injury Clinic.
... In fact we deal with a large variety of musculoskeletal dysfunctions/inuries such as
✅ Low back pain ✅ Shoulder and upper back pain ✅ Neck pain ✅ Knee pain ✅ Foot and ankle pain ✅ Headaches/migraines ✅ Sciatica ✅ Carpel tunnel syndrome
This is just a small list of common problems we deal with.
If you would like to find out more and see how sports massage can improve your quality of life, get in contact today via PM or on 07762079471
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Congratulations to our competition winner Cameron Douglas. Please get in touch to arrange your free treatment 👍
Massive thank you to everyone who entered. Keep an eye out for more competitions over the next few months

❌❌COMPETITION TIME!!❌❌
Would you like to win a free Sports Massage??
To celebrate the opening of our new clinic in Port Talbot we are given away a 60minute sports massage worth £30.
... To be in with a chance of winning just follow these 3 easy steps:
⚪ Like this page ⚪ Tag 2 friends in the comments ⚪ Share this post
Please be sure to tag your friends on the original post and not one that someone has shared.
The winner will be announced on 31st October.
GOOD LUCK!! 👍👍

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I am happy to announce that DMK Sports Massage and Injury Clinic will soon be opening in the Port Talbot area.
We will be located within the Ware-House Gym and will be taking on clients from monday 15th October.
We are now taking bookings so if you would like to make an appointment please do so by contacting us on 07762079471 or by messaging the page.
... We look forward to working with you all 👍👍
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So thats me out in Swansea now! First free moment I have had all week to put up a status.
I would just like to thank all of my clients past and present for supporting me and helping me make a living out of something I enjoy so much.
I am so excited for this next chapter of my life and progressing my skill set.
... I look forward to seeing you all again in the near future.
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A slot has just become available for this evening at 8:15pm.
If you would like to book in get in contact via messenger or on 07745957124.
This wont sit around long so be quick!!

Hi guys, thats my week fully booked out now. I will not be able to take on any more appointments.
As I have previously mentioned I will be returning home on a monthly basis to offer appointments over a 2 day period, these appointments will be extremely limited and only available to current DMK clients. If you would like to be notified of these appointments please send your name and number to 07745957124.
Unfortunately I will no longer be taking on any new clients.
... Many thanks, Darran
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So my last week is here!!
If you would like to get an appointment before I head away get in touch soon as slots are extremely limited this week.
I have a 6pm slot available for this evening and a few slots towards the end of the week, once these slots are gone I will be unable to take any more bookings or take on any new clients.
... Thanks
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❌❌ BIG NEWS ❌❌
For any body that knows me or who has visited my clinic knows that there is nothing I love to do more that progress my knowledge on all things anatomy and injury!!
For this reason I made a huge decision at the start of this year that I was going to apply to study Osteopathy (its a manual medicine used to treat many musculoskelatel disorders) at the University of Swansea, Wales.
... I recently recieved a response that I have been accepted on to the course and shall be starting mid september.
Due to the course being based in Wales it means that as of the 14th September I will no longer be providing sports massage from my clinic.
Once I have moved away I will be putting in place a monthly clinic with limited appointments (these slots will only be available to current clients so if you have never visited before get in touch before the 14th).
This is not a decision I have taking lightly but I feel in the long run it is necessary to reach my full potential as a therapist.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank all my clients past and present for all your support and helping make DMK Sports Massage what it is today, I have met some amazing people and made some great friends through my work and I appreciate every one of you.
Keep an eye out for more info over the next coming weeks.
For now though if you where planning on booking a treatment with myself do not delay as slots will fill up fast!!
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Suffering with pain and discomfort but think sports massage isn't for you?
Check this post out!

Due to a cancellation I now have a 1 hour slot available at 6pm this evening (friday). If you would like booked in get in contact on 07745957124 or PM the page.

Massive good luck to client Chris Brock who will be representing Ireland tomorrow at Britian's Strongest Man U90kg

Was great meeting Darren...Had a great massage session and definately recommend him to others ....Thank you :)

This guy knows his stuff AND he cares. A LOT!

Recommended by my coach. After a brief chat about my problem areas. Darren got straight to work and quickly identified my problems, a few cracks, pops and groans later I feel like a new man. A very Profesional service and great explanation to each part of the massage. Very welcoming and made to feel at ease. Thank you

Ok, it's been nearly 48 hours since my first of many Sport Massages from Darran Mckeown at DMK Elite Performance. It was outstanding. Not gonna lie it left me a bit tender and I used some language I'm not proud of or know what it meant but I feel class now! Back and Shoulders all loosened up and are legs great! Definitely recommend anyone to get in touch with Darran he really knows his stuff, although can't decide if he's a Wizard or a Warlock!

Just had my first sports massage with Darran today and safe to say i will be back. Having pains from fallen arches and sciatic nerve pain he quickly pinpointed the problem areas and got to work. I left feeling fantastic..

Great lad and very professional he has vast knowledge of what he does. Could not recommend him enough to anyone.

Just after my first sports massage with Darran, After having problems with my legs & back. Done a great job & was able to identify where the problems are coming from! Easy guy to talk to & have already booked my next appointment. Couldn’t recommend him enough!

If you've any muscle pain or tightness give Darran a shout. A hard working sports massage therapist with a great knowledge of the body.

I would highly recommend darren to anyone,he has great knowledge and is very good at what he does,I've been to other sport massages and have not been to the high standard that darren works to,great value for money and also top fella

I went to so many physios here and in England because I had been getting tension headaches every day for 6 months, Darran is the only therapist who fixed my neck for good and after two sessions I haven't had any headaches since! I'm so so happy and couldn't recommend him any more highly!

I couldn't recommend this guy enough. Absolutely fantastic job. I went in with bad legs an back pains and after had full movement. Worked out a lot of aches and pains and knots I didn't even know I had until he started.I had won a full body in his competition and was that good I felt guilty not paying him. I will be using this guy again. So if you are in Magherafelt area and you have some aches and pains and want them sorted I would definitely recommend going to see this guy. Top notch professional.

Had a pain in my upper back and left hand side of neck. Could hardly look left with the pain an hour later with Darran and I can't believe the difference, unbelievable, highly recommend.

Will definitely be back �

Great knowledge and great sports massage. To top it all off Darren is a great down to earth person �

Few nice cracks and stretches as well as a good massage to help release a lot of tension and tight areas. Definitely what I needed before I compete. Will be back for sure!

Feel great after my massage, was worth the pain as I feel so much better already. Great friendly professional service. Will be recommending to everyone! Thanks �

Darren is excellent and I would highly recommend him. He is was able to sort out my issue right away and he's extremely knowledgeable in his field.

Darren got me an appointment quickly, great service and makes you feel at ease. Thanks

Darran thank you so much for interrupting your Sunday. Feeling so much better and would recommend you to everyone. Well worth every penny and more. Thanks again

Darran really knows what he’s doing, I can highly recommend him. A whole summer of painful-to-the-touch shoulders traps and neck 100% relieved in 1 hour and with take-away tips to boot.

Been once and couldnt wait to book my second one straight after. Felt great this week after my massage and my shoulders feel a million times looser.

❌❌COMPETITION TIME!!❌❌
Would you like to win a free Sports Massage??
To celebrate the opening of our new clinic in Port Talbot we are given away a 60minute sports massage worth £30.
... To be in with a chance of winning just follow these 3 easy steps:
⚪ Like this page ⚪ Tag 2 friends in the comments ⚪ Share this post
Please be sure to tag your friends on the original post and not one that someone has shared.
The winner will be announced on 31st October.
GOOD LUCK!! 👍👍

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Was great meeting Darren...Had a great massage session and definately recommend him to others ....Thank you :)

This guy knows his stuff AND he cares. A LOT!

Recommended by my coach. After a brief chat about my problem areas. Darren got straight to work and quickly identified my problems, a few cracks, pops and groans later I feel like a new man. A very Profesional service and great explanation to each part of the massage. Very welcoming and made to feel at ease. Thank you

Ok, it's been nearly 48 hours since my first of many Sport Massages from Darran Mckeown at DMK Elite Performance. It was outstanding. Not gonna lie it left me a bit tender and I used some language I'm not proud of or know what it meant but I feel class now! Back and Shoulders all loosened up and are legs great! Definitely recommend anyone to get in touch with Darran he really knows his stuff, although can't decide if he's a Wizard or a Warlock!

Just had my first sports massage with Darran today and safe to say i will be back. Having pains from fallen arches and sciatic nerve pain he quickly pinpointed the problem areas and got to work. I left feeling fantastic..

Great lad and very professional he has vast knowledge of what he does. Could not recommend him enough to anyone.

Just after my first sports massage with Darran, After having problems with my legs & back. Done a great job & was able to identify where the problems are coming from! Easy guy to talk to & have already booked my next appointment. Couldn’t recommend him enough!

If you've any muscle pain or tightness give Darran a shout. A hard working sports massage therapist with a great knowledge of the body.

I would highly recommend darren to anyone,he has great knowledge and is very good at what he does,I've been to other sport massages and have not been to the high standard that darren works to,great value for money and also top fella

I went to so many physios here and in England because I had been getting tension headaches every day for 6 months, Darran is the only therapist who fixed my neck for good and after two sessions I haven't had any headaches since! I'm so so happy and couldn't recommend him any more highly!

I couldn't recommend this guy enough. Absolutely fantastic job. I went in with bad legs an back pains and after had full movement. Worked out a lot of aches and pains and knots I didn't even know I had until he started.I had won a full body in his competition and was that good I felt guilty not paying him. I will be using this guy again. So if you are in Magherafelt area and you have some aches and pains and want them sorted I would definitely recommend going to see this guy. Top notch professional.

Had a pain in my upper back and left hand side of neck. Could hardly look left with the pain an hour later with Darran and I can't believe the difference, unbelievable, highly recommend.

Will definitely be back �

Great knowledge and great sports massage. To top it all off Darren is a great down to earth person �

Few nice cracks and stretches as well as a good massage to help release a lot of tension and tight areas. Definitely what I needed before I compete. Will be back for sure!

Feel great after my massage, was worth the pain as I feel so much better already. Great friendly professional service. Will be recommending to everyone! Thanks �

Darren is excellent and I would highly recommend him. He is was able to sort out my issue right away and he's extremely knowledgeable in his field.

Darren got me an appointment quickly, great service and makes you feel at ease. Thanks

Darran thank you so much for interrupting your Sunday. Feeling so much better and would recommend you to everyone. Well worth every penny and more. Thanks again

Darran really knows what he’s doing, I can highly recommend him. A whole summer of painful-to-the-touch shoulders traps and neck 100% relieved in 1 hour and with take-away tips to boot.

Been once and couldnt wait to book my second one straight after. Felt great this week after my massage and my shoulders feel a million times looser.