Mr Salus Sporting LabHere we give you some tips about how to treat yourself when you get some injury or you are in pain.
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Heat Therapy with Salt
Heat Therapy is a very good remedial for any kind of muscle pain during the sub-acute condition. There are many methods to do Heat Therapy, but what I would suggest, for easy home therapy, use granular salt.
Follow these steps:
- Warm the salt into the microwave or into a frying pan for a few minutes.
- Do not get dark salt as it means the salt has been warmed too much.
- Put the warm salt into a wool sock or wool shirt making a little back.
- Place the bag on the sore or aching area.
- The bag will be hot for 15-20 minutes.
- Repeat the procedure 2-3 times a day.
I would not suggest using a hot water bag as we need dry heat.
Heat Therapy with Ceramic Backing Beans
Heat Therapy is a very good remedial for any kind of muscle pain during the sub-acute condition. There are many methods to do Heat Therapy, but what I would suggest, for easy home therapy, is using Ceramic Backing Beans.
Heat Therapy performs 2 main functions when applied to our body:
- It produces muscle relaxation.
- It produces dilation of the blood vessels.
Follow these steps:
- Warm the ceramic beans into the microwave or into an oven for a few minutes.
- Put the warm ceramic beans into a wool sock or wool shirt making a little back.
- Place the bag on the sore or aching area.
- The bag will be hot for 15-20 minutes.
- Repeat the procedure 2-3 times a day.
I would not suggest using a hot water bag as we need dry heat.
Ice Therapy
Ice Therapy is very good to treat any kind of inflammation, contusion, swelling during the first 72 hours from the event.
Ice Therapy performs 2 main functions when applied to our body:
- It Reduces the nerve impulse of the pain.
- It produces constriction of the blood vessels.
You can do Ice Therapies using different methods:
- Ice Cubes.
- Gel Packs.
- Ice block, using a paper cup with water to freeze.
After 72 hours from the event, I would suggest doing Thermal Shock Therapy instead of only ice therapy because It combines the positive effects of both therapies.
Thermal Shock Therapy
Shock Thermal Therapy is a combination of Ice Therapy and Heat Therapy at the same time.
I would suggest doing Shock Thermal Therapy after 72 hours to treat inflammation, contusion, swelling of muscles, tendons, and the body’s joints.
It combines the positive effects of both therapies speeding up the recovery time and anti-inflammatory process.
Shock Thermal Therapy performs 4 main functions when applied to our body:
COLD ACTIONS:
- It Reduces the nerve impulse of the pain.
- It produces constriction of the blood vessels.
HEAT ACTIONS:
- It produces muscle relaxation.
- It produces dilation of the blood vessels.
Follow the instruction on how to do Ice and Heat Therapy in the above paragraphs.
Follow this procedure to execute in the right way the therapy:
- Place the Ice Bag on the area you would like to treat for 3-5 minutes.
- Substitute the Ice Bag with the Hot Bag placing the last one on the area for 3-5 minutes.
- Repeat this alternation process for 30-45 minutes.
You can do the therapy 1-2 times a day.
Thermal Shock Therapy (Hot and Cold Water)
Here we are going to explain a different way to do shock thermal therapy.
Instead of hot and cold bags, we utilize a contrast bathing therapy with two buckets of hot and cold water
This alternative method of shock thermal therapy is particularly indicated to treat hand, wrist, elbow, ankle, foot because the water acts better on their joints.
I would suggest doing Shock Thermal Therapy after 72 hours to treat inflammation, contusion, swelling of muscles, tendons, and the body’s joints.
It combines the positive effects of both therapies speeding up the recovery time and anti-inflammatory process.
Shock Thermal Therapy performs 4 main functions when applied to our body:
COLD ACTIONS:
- It Reduces the nerve impulse of the pain.
- It produces constriction of the blood vessels.
HEAT ACTIONS:
- It produces muscle relaxation.
- It produces dilation of the blood vessels.
Follow these procedures to execute in the right way the therapy:
- Place the ice cubes into the bucket with cold water.
- Place 3 tablespoons of salt and 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda into the bucket with hot water.
- Immerse the affected body part in cold water for 3-5 minutes.
- Immerse the affected body part in hot water for 3-5 minutes.
- Repeat this alternation process for 30-45 minutes.
You can do the therapy 1-2 times a day.
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What Our Patients Say
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September 26, 2021Massimo was amazing! He takes the time to analyse the whole body to detect the source of the problem. He immediately pressed on the different tension points, and takes the time to do the deep massage! I really recommend his professionalism and expertise. I could feel the effects as soon as the massage was over. Thank you!
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August 20, 2021I decided to get a sports massage kind of ad-hoc after seeing lots of positive reviews, and I'm glad I did because it turned out to be the best decision of the day. Massimo is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable - I got to learn a bit about muscles and what I need to improve going forward so that I minimize the chance of injury at the gym. Overall a superb experience - I'll definitely be back for more sessions.
Patryk Zabielski
June 10, 2021 -
Massimo is very knowledgeable and systematic in his treatment approach, looking to solve the cause of the issue and not just the symptoms. I have been seeing him for a number of issues stemming from various injuries that have built up over time. I have had immediate relief from pain after every session and improved mobility and form due to his treatments. I frequently recommend him to friends and family who require physiotherapy and related treatment.
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June 6, 2021My partner has been a regular at Massimo's and always speaks very highly of him so when I had an issue with pins and needles and pain in my fingers and hand, he was my first point of call. He did a detailed assessment from my neck down my spine and all the way along the arm to my fingers. He cleared any knots I had and meticulously worked through it all. He also recommended follow-up exercises and treatments. I came out really feeling the difference and a day later, everything feels so much better.
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December 16, 2020 -
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October 28, 2020I have acquired a number of injuries through a series of sporting pursuits that cause lower back pain and muscle fatigue. In seeking treatment I have been to number of clinics but not one of them has been as good as Mr Salus Sporting Lab. Massimo is a genuine expert and gives the best sports massage I have ever experienced. I would wholeheartedly recommend him and now see him on a frequent basis.
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October 14, 2020Massimo works wonders, I won't run a race without him massaging all the aches away beforehand. Perfect for getting race ready! And for general body maintenance.
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October 5, 2020
