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Dear Customer, We’re going to do an awesome job for you, but we need your help also. Most of our new business comes through referrals. This means that rather than paying for advertising to get new clients, we pass the cost savings directly to you. We typically get about three referrals from each new customer.Continue…

Discover the transformative power of massage therapy for pain management and overall well-being. Dive into the benefits and science behind it in Naas County Kildare.

It’s come around again, and it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been with your partner, spouse or significant other, Valentine’s Day is the day that you get to spoil them just a little bit more, just for the sake of it. If you want to go a little further than the standard roses, candies orContinue…

How has low mood affected your physicalactivity levels, and your ability to do thethings you really enjoyed? Have you foundthat over time you have become moreand more tired, the fatigue making it seemimpossible to will yourself to be any moreactive than you are? Maybe your medication has madeyou put on weight, making you feel selfconsciousContinue…

Why get a massage? According to a survey conducted by the American Massage Therapy Association, 28% of Americans who get a massage do so for relaxation and stress reduction. That’s a lot of people in the US who feel strongly enough about their own experiences with massage for stress reduction to put their money onContinue…

Headaches affect 47% of the global population on a regular basis. Some people suffer from them monthly, weekly and sometimes even daily, and the headache can range from being a nuisance to being completely debilitating, disrupting your ability to drive, work, concentrate, do daily chores or even stand upright.  The most difficult thing about headachesContinue…

You love your mom, right? You want to use Mother’s Day to show her just how much you care and appreciate everything she does for you. So, you don’t want to be giving her gifts that scream ‘no effort’ you want to put a little thought into what will make her happy. You could justContinue…

Stress seems to be almost unavoidable in our busy lives especially in this pandemic. It’s easy for people to suggest that you might feel better if you’re less stressed, but if you’re already stressed, that’s just going to stress you out even more! Adding to the problem, stress can cause a lot of unwanted symptomsContinue…

Welcome to the new decade! It’s time to put 2020 in the rear view mirror and start putting ourselves first with a self-care routine that gives us the inner strength to deal with whatever the new year brings. It’s no secret that people who don’t give themselves the care that they give to others willContinue…

There are MANY different options for treating common musculoskeletal pains. For example, back pain is often treated with stretching, strengthening, motor control, massage, yoga, etc. Which methods are worth trying? Of course, you should consult a medical professional for guidance. But chances are, they will prescribe one specific way to treat it, without telling you about other optionsContinue…

      Do you feel under the weather ? Depression ? Overloaded with extra stress ? No inspiration or can’t concentrate on anything ? lack of sleep pattern. It’s a sign of mental health illness. We are not specific consultant but do you know massage can help to reduce mental illness.Hot oil massage assistContinue…

This morning, at our team meeting, we were re-capping on our last month of business. The usual, what went well, what went not-so-well; just an overall reflection. We got chatting, and were amazed by the conversation that began between our therapists. We spoke about the other side of being a therapist, away from the physicalContinue…

Summer is almost over and many school systems are getting back to a school year unlike anything we can remember. Most are opting for a mixed live and online, or all online schedule. Some parents are homeschooling regardless. So, with teachers teaching in all new conditions, and parents picking up more of the burdens ofContinue…

Here at the Thai Clinic, we pride ourselves in the detail we put into every part of the treatment; every detail is chosen specifically to offer the best experience possible. From the room lighting, to music and scent – all down to the type of oil used. Through years of experience and trying out differentContinue…

Following the outbreak of coronavirus, millions of people flocked to buy face masks to protect themselves from the virus. Data shows face masks can protect you from the coronavirus, but can air purifiers also capture coronavirus particles? What’s in Your Typical Air Purifier? Most air purifiers are made up of two things: a fan and aContinue…

TENDON INJURIES IN FOOT AND ANKLE There are several groups of tendons in the foot and ankle that are susceptible to injury. Persistent overuse of the tibialis anterior (in front of the ankle) and posterior (at the back of the ankle) tendons causes tibialis anterior or posterior tendinopathy. Overuse of the extensor tendons that runContinue…

The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that supports the foot arch. The repetitive action of running puts stress on the underside of the foot, which “bends” the toe joints, putting pressure on the heel end of the plantar fascia. This leads to a chronic condition called plantar fasciitis. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?Continue…

ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY This a degenerative condition characterized by pain and swelling in and around the Achilles tendon. An overuse injury that results from repetitive and excessive stress on the leg, it is more likely in middle-aged runners as it is linked to a degeneration of the tendon. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? The main symptom isContinue…

ANKLE INJURY Ankle sprains are among the most common of all sports related injuries. The ankle joint is designed to adapt to uneven terrain, but a sudden twisting motion can tear the ligaments that support it. With a sever sprain, the ligaments may be ruptured and the ankle bones can be dislocated. In some cases,Continue…

Muscles are contained within “compartments”, of connective tissue and bone. Swelling within a compartment following injury or long-term overuse may cause compression of blood vessels and nerves inside it, and is known as compartment syndrome. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? You will feel intense pain that persists both while resting and when you are active. YouContinue…

SHIN SPLINTS SHIN SPLINT Also called medial tibial periostitis, this is exercise-induced pain at the front of the lower leg. Shin splints can result from not warming up properly, the stress of a sudden increase in training volume, running on hard surfaces, poor technique, or biomechanical abnormality. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? You may feel aContinue…

STRESS FRACTURES OF FOOT These are small cracks in the surface of a bone that can result from stress and overuse. Stress fractures most commonly occur in the weight bearing bones such as the vertebrae, tibia, femur, pelvis, and the bones in the feet. If untreated, the cracks can develop into more serious fractures. WHATContinue…

FIRST AID FOR SOFT TISSUE INJURIES A strain is a “pulled” or torn muscle or the tendon that attaches a muscle to a bone. A sprain occurs when the ligaments around a joint are damaged or torn. If a strain or sprain occurs, treat the injury as described below to reduce the swelling and alleviateContinue…

MENISCUS TEAR Also known as patellofemoral pain, this develops when the movement of the patella over the bottom of the femur causes pain in the front of the knee. Runner’s knee can occur if muscles are weak or unbalanced, tendon are tight, or following abnormal movement of the kneecap. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? You willContinue…

KNEE LIGAMENT INJURY Four main ligaments work together to strengthen and stabilize the knee joint-the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL), and the medial and lateral collateral ligaments (MCL and LCL). These ligaments can be sprained or ruptured by a sudden twisting movement. In runners, injury can be the result of repeated abnormalContinue…

ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME The iliotibial band (ITB) is a long tendon-like structure that extends from the pelvis to just below the knee. It helps straighten the knee, move the hip sideways, and stabilize the leg. Overuse of the ITB is common in runners because the running action causes repeated bending of the knee and rubsContinue…

BURSITIS Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions between tendons and bones at a joint to aid smooth movement. Overuse and repetitive friction can cause a bursa to be become inflamed and movement of the associated joint will be painful–a condition known as bursae most susceptible to inflammation in runners are the trochantericContinue…

MUSCLE STRAIN OR TEAR The term “strain” refers to the over-stretching of fiber within a muscle. Muscle injury can vary in severity from minor or moderate strains to the more serious tear, or rupture, of part of a muscle. Strains or tears are usually caused by a sudden forceful stretching or contration (for example, anContinue…

I remember the first day when I opened my business in 2014. There was one lady, stopped at the door and asked me “Tell me, what is Thai massage?” So I explained to her what Thai massage is. Then she said “Newbridge is small town, I hope you don’t do suspicious thing here” Then sheContinue…

For most of us, one of the hardest things about the measures we’rehaving to take to contain the spread of COVID-19 is social distancing.Human beings are sociable creatures; we thrive on connections, andphysical connection through touch (which is why massage is so vital).While we can’t do much about the physical distance that this virushas putContinue…

Massage might be something that’s always on your to-do list, but there are some people who just never seem to get around to me-time, and they need to know the restorative powers of a good massage session. If you’re looking for a gift for someone who seems to have it all, or even just someoneContinue…

Pain is one of those “you know it when you feel it” kind of sensations. But it’s also a strange phenomenon, when you think about it. A snowball is cold, and so it feels cold when you touch it. A block of concrete is rough, so it feels rough when you touch it. But aContinue…

What treatment is available for chronic pain? Pain can affect everyone, it doesn’t discriminate. Most people will experience an episode of severe pain at some point in their life. For 20% of adults, this pain is persistent and associated with loss; loss of function, identity, in some cases mental health, and in many, loss ofContinue…

Can You Work Out After a Full-Body Massage? Save a full-body massage for after your workout; don’t get one before. After a massage, wait about 24 hours before engaging in vigorous exercise, such as running or weight training. Exercising too soon after a massage session may impair recovery from the massage, increase soreness and inhibitContinue…

What Are the Benefits of Massage in Body Building? The benefits of massage in bodybuilding may increase your competitiveness by enhancing your performance and helping you reach your physical potential. The effects of hard training and injuries can impair your bodybuilding development. Massage can combat the negative effects of bodybuilding and might even help youContinue…

How to do the exercises Lower neck and upper back (rhomboid) stretch Lower neck and upper back (rhomboid) stretch, Stretch your arms out in front of your body. Clasp one hand on top of your other hand. Gently reach out so that you feel your shoulder blades stretching away from each other. Gently bend yourContinue…

Dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint, also called the SI joint, can sometimes cause lower back and/or leg pain. Leg pain from sacroiliac joint dysfunction can be particularly difficult to differentiate from radiating leg pain caused by a lumbar disc herniation(sciatica) as they can feel quite similar. For decades, the sacroiliac joint was suspected as aContinue…

If you need a massage but you’re not sure what will work for you, it might be worth reading this article which details the differences between three popular massage techniques. Of course, there are so many options and really, it depends on many different things, such as the discomfort you’re in, the type of resultContinue…