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Calling All Trades Folk!
Are you in the construction game and suffer with - ✅ Back ache? ✅ Neck ache? ✅ Sciatica? ✅ General aches and pains? ✅ Bad posture? If you tick any of these boxes then I may be able to help you out. We all know that trades people are a different breed and even when they're injured they won't admit it. Leaving an injury or pain until next week or the week after etc can result in long term issues which will then have a potentially massive effect on your health and also your inco
Matt Holland
Dec 41 min read


About Me
Hi All. I'm Matt. Here's a little bit about me. I've been a Sports Massage Therapist for over 17 years. During this time I have added on other qualifications such as Deep Tissue Massage , Myofascial Release Therapy , Dry Cupping Therapy & Muscle Energy Techniques (METS). I've worked with professional footballers, Super League rugby players, Team GB athletes & professional golfers as well as Hyrox, CrossFit, Ironman competitors, swimmers, rugby players & boxers. I don't just
Matt Holland
Nov 111 min read


Christmas Gift Vouchers
Alternative Christmas gift and stocking ideas
Matt Holland
Nov 111 min read


Golf Injury Treatment
Do you have tightness in your golf swing?
Is your range of motion limited?
Do you have niggles that are limiting your performance?
Matt Holland
May 271 min read


Ways to Avoid Tech Neck
So, the ironic thing about this post is that 99% of you will be reading this on your mobile phone. I’m as guilty as the next person for...
Matt Holland
Apr 62 min read


Muscle Knots Unknotted
One of the most common questions I’m asked is what is a muscle knot? You’ve probably experienced the tight, achy feeling of a muscle knot...
Matt Holland
Jan 173 min read


Myofascial Release Therapy and Back Pain
Myofascial Release Therapy and Back Pain. Myofascial Release (MFR) therapy is a hands-on treatment that can help with back pain by...
Matt Holland
Nov 29, 20241 min read


Why Have I Left It So Long ?
'It's been hurting for a while but I didn't know what to do with it!' 'I've had problems with my back for years but just lived with it!...
Matt Holland
Oct 28, 20242 min read


What is Sports Therapy !
What is Sports Therapy ! This blog will hopefully answer some questions and expel some myths about Sports Therapy. What’s the difference between Sports and Deep Tissue Massage? Sports Massage focuses on a particular injury. If a footballer has pulled a calf muscle, then I will work on that area. I use various techniques that will improve blood flow, flexibility and gives the soft tissue the best chance of recovery. A Deep Tissue Massage is more general. If someone works in an
Matt Holland
Jul 29, 20244 min read


Sciatica Pain Relief - What's Sciatica all About?
One of the more common ailments that’s presented to me by patients is Sciatica or sciatic like symptoms. Most of the time sciatica is self-diagnosed so here are the facts. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is nerve pain from an injury or inflammation of your sciatic nerve. Pressure on the spinal cord or nerves is often the cause. As well as pain, tingling or numbness may occur in your back or bottom that may also radiate down your leg and into your feet and toes. Your sciatic nerve
Matt Holland
Jul 17, 20244 min read


Why does Massage Leave a Bruise?
Why does a massage therapy leave a bruise? Fascia is the glue that holds our bodies together. It goes through our muscles, under our...
Matt Holland
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Gift Cards Available
Gift cards now available for all occasions. Birthdays, Valentines Day, Weddings, Graduation, Christmas plus loads more. Lots of designs...
Matt Holland
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Construction Related Injuries
🔨🔨🔨CALLING ALL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ! ! 🪚🪚🪚 Aching Back? Sore Limbs? Tired Joints? Overworked Muscles? If you're feeling any of the...
Matt Holland
Feb 14, 20241 min read


Health & Wellness at Work
As a sole trader I fully appreciate that going for a sports or deep tissue massage is something that alot of people simply can't afford...
Matt Holland
Nov 19, 20232 min read


Federation of Holistic Therapists
Hi All and I hope you're enjoying the site. My professional body is the Federation of Holistic Therapists. If you click on the link below you can find out much more about what I do. Being part of a professional body like the FHT will also give you the confidence to know that you're in safe hands with me as your therapist. https://www.fht.org.uk/users/holland193875
Matt Holland
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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