by Fiona Hutchinson | Apr 1, 2025 | InternationalCalmDay, Relaxing massage, Stress
Stress is everywhere. Whether it’s work deadlines, family responsibilities, or the traffic and roadworks around Harrogate, our nervous systems are often stuck in overdrive. So I thought I’d use the International Day of Calm (it’s on the 5th April) to talk about...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Mar 20, 2025 | Gift Vouchers, Harrogate massage, Mothers' Day, Self care
Why a Complete Calm massage voucher is the perfect mother’s day gift Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for your mum (or dropping hints for yourself!), a massage voucher could be just the thing. We all know that most mums are...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Jan 23, 2025 | Chronic pain, Harrogate massage, Muscle of the month, Muscles, Shoulder pain, Why do I hurt?
Hello again, so following on from the trapezius I thought explaining the levator scapula might be helpful. They’re in the same neck of the woods*. And both lift the scapula (shoulder blade) but they have differences. You’re probably unaware of the levator...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Jan 7, 2025 | Clinical massage therapy, Condititions, Dupuytren's contracture, Uncategorized
Dupuytren’s Contracture is a condition where the connective tissue in the palm thickens, forming tight cords that pull the fingers toward the palm. While there’s no cure, specialised techniques, including massage and manual therapy, can help maintain mobility, improve...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Dec 12, 2024 | Chronic pain, Low back pain, sciatica, Self care, Winter
It’s the time of year when we want to get cosy and curl up on the sofa. But we tend to favour curling to one side rather than the other. Go on, try sitting down and curling your legs to the other side. It’s not very comfortable, is it? Sitting like this...
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