The Cornish and the cream tea
As a Cornish girl who shares her time between Cornwall and London I feel it is only right to educate you London folk on the ‘proper’ way to eat a cream tea. I am straying a little from all …
How massage helps with stress
What is stress? Stress is defined as tension or pressure caused by psychological experiences or physiological distresses (Peddicord, 1991).In the past year alone, 74% of people have felt so stressed that they have been either overwhelmed or unable to cope (Mental …
The Importance of touch
We touch each other often without thinking about it and rely on physical contact in social interactions. Touch has become a vital part of communication. A handshake, a pat on the shoulder, a reassuring hand, a hug. But do we …
Fibromyalgia and massage benefits
Over the years spent as massage therapists, we have treated many people with Fibromyalgia. In this article, Lauren explores the evidence surrounding the many benefits for this client group. What is Fibromyalgia? Certainly, Fibromyalgia is known as a long …
Sports Massage for Runners
Lauren providing sports massage at a running event in Cornwall
Sports massage for runners In this blog Lauren explains the many benefits of massage, particularly sports massage for runners……… There are a variety of recovery methods that people use which influence on muscle fatigue recovery caused by strenuous exercises, such …
Lower back pain
Introduction to lower back pain This is a very common issue, that can often occur for either days, weeks or months. Commonly, back pain is located in the lumbar (lower back) region. It can also be situated around the thoracic …
Recovery from intense activity or sport
What is recovery in sport In this information Lauren Lyndon Hill Sports Therapist (& Sports Massage Therapist!) at Keheren Therapy in Truro, Cornwall shares some tips on how to recover from intense activity or sport. Hydration Replacement of fluid during …
Sports Massage
What is a Sports Massage Sports massage is a form of treatment, to treat an individual with an injury. Therefore helping to relieve muscle tension which could reduce pain and reduce risk of injury. This means a massage professional would …
Lower and Upper Limb Exercises
Chair exercises for seniors Repeat 3 times per week with a 1-day rest period in-between 1 or 2 Sets Chair exercises for seniors – Important: Never hold your breath while lifting. Inhale before lifting, exhale while lifting and inhale …
Mobility exercises for seniors and those with limited mobility
At keheren therapy part of our ethos is to ensure that massage is accessible to all. We want to try to help people live free from aches and pains and facilitate everyone in living life to the full. We …
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