Golfing injuries are fairly common because of the repetitiveness of the swing and how technically demanding it is. The repeated twisting involved with swings puts stress on the same muscles, tendons and joints, especially the lower back, shoulders and wrists. Another factor is the rotational force of the swing. The golf swing generates a lot of torque, particularly through the spine. If your technique isn’t solid, or your body isn’t conditioned for it, that stress can lead to

Golfers need strong hands Several studies and clinical trials have demonstrated that massage of the hands can lead to increased grip endurance and strength. Individuals with arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) or those recovering from injury can be particularly helped. Hand anatomy How does massage strengthen the hands? In conjunction with massaging hands, the best results can be obtained by also massaging the forearms. Muscles in the forearms are partly responsible for h

#RSMInternationalAcademy #davidwattsmassage I recently attended a trigger point therapy course and a sports massage course over a period of 5 days in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to enhance my massage skills. The courses were conducted by RSM International Academy which is located above Spa Mantra, a short distance north of the old city wall. Teaching the course was Hironori Ikeda, an expert in sports medicine. RSM International Academy provides specialised massage focused on pain r

#davidwattsmassage RSP refers to a postural condition where the shoulders are positioned forward, deviating from the ideal alignment with...

#rewindfestival #davidwattsmassage #raynormassage Warming up the hand at the beginning of the hand massage Whilst queueing up on Sunday...