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Side Stretching

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Side Stretch Videos
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Watch the side stretching videos below to improve your side flexibility and relieve tight side and lower back muscles.

 

Side stretches are important for the flexibility and range of motion of the sides and lower back muscles. Good side flexibility allows for the unrestricted and pain free movement of the sides and lower back.

 

Sports that benefit from the side stretches below include: Basketball and Netball; batting sports like Cricket, Baseball and Softball; Boxing; contact sports like Football, Gridiron and Rugby; Hiking, Backpacking, Mountaineering and Orienteering; Ice Hockey and Field Hockey; Martial Arts; Rowing, Canoeing and Kayaking; Surfing; Wrestling.

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Side Muscles being Stretched
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During the following side stretch videos there are a number of muscles within the side and lower back that are stretched. Below is a comprehensive list of the anatomical muscle names involved in the following side stretches.

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  • External and Internal Obliques
  • Quadratus lumborum
  • Iliocostalis Lumborus
  • Intertransversarii
  • Rotatores
  • Multifidus

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Swedish back massage

A soothing and calming

massage designed to relax the mind and soothe away the stress of the day.

60min  £30

90min  £40

Hands- free back massage

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A gentle, deep, relaxing, and powerful massage. This massage has all the same benefits of a Swedish massage the difference with this treatment is the therapist uses their forearms to perform this treatment.

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60min    £30

90mins   £40

One for the office worker

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This is great if you find yourself sat at your desk all day. A deeper massage to help rid yourself of  those stiff sore shoulders and neck. Helps to destress

 

* Improves circulation

* Helps to destress and rejuvenate your mind.

* Improves your posture, removes tension, stiffness, and helps relax your muscles.

* Helps increase your productivity and creativity.

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90 mins £40

​​105mins £50

Full back & head

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A relaxing way to unwind and take some time out for yourself.

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* Relieves muscle tension

* Helps to reduce pain

*Improves circulation

* Helps to improve mobility

* Helps to relieve stress

* Helps to relieve anxiety & depression

* Elevates your mood & mental clarity

* Helps to improves the condition of the hair and scalp

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90mins £40

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Swedish body massage

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​A total relaxation treatment for the whole of the body which increases blood-flow, helps eliminate toxins, reduces stress and relieves muscular aches and pains.

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Helps relieve muscular tension and pain linked to muscular disorders
•     Eases tightness within muscle fibres
•     Assists in clearing lactic acid build-up from over-exercise
•     Stimulates blood and lymph circulation, supporting faster toxin removal


•     Encourages deep relaxation, lowering heart rate and reducing blood pressure


•     Supports relief from stress-related conditions such as insomnia, headaches, arthritis, back pain, and digestive issues like constipation


•     Enhances overall sense of wellbeing and balance


•     Soothes aches and discomfort caused by nervous tension


•  Naturally reduces stress levels, leaving you calmer and more at ease

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​​​​120min £45

Swedish body massage with hands-free back

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A gentle, deep, relaxing, and powerful massage. This massage has all the same benefits of a Swedish massage the difference with this treatment is the therapist uses their forearms to perform the back massage in this treatment treatment.

​Great for neck and shoulder tension.

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120mins  £45

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Menopause massage

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Unwind and Rejuvenate: Prepare to be transported to a state of deep relaxation with a blend of oncology and Swedish massage techniques to provide you with an unparalleled experience. Say goodbye to mood swings, hot flushes, brain fog, and anxiety as you reconnect with your inner peace.

120mins £55

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