You Need To Be Stretching! Here I Explain Why.

In short: Neither of these guys represent the type of stretching I’m talking about. THIS TYPE OF STRETCHING HOWEVER, IS MORE LIKE IT WHEN IT COMES TO US MERE MORTALS. IN THIS BLOG I WANT TO EXPLAIN WHY STATIC STRETCHING COULD HELP YOU WITH LONG TERM INJURY PREVENTION. In detail: Everyone that reads this blog […]
Are your ‘SHINS’ also up for a C25K Challenge?

In short: Are your ‘SHINS’ also up for a C25K Challenge? Too many people undertake a couch to 5K ( C25K) programme and within weeks find that they are in pieces and the likely reason for them giving up on such a brilliant way to get fit is because, like many things in life […]
Lower back pain – What your PT fails to demonstrate when they tell you to roll on a tennis ball. Get this right & the benefits can be long lasting.

In short: Lower back pain caused by sacroiliac joint dysfunction can strike anyone and does not discriminate. Sacroiliac joint pain is experienced by upto 25% of all individuals that go to their doctors for help with pain in the lower back. . . . . . . . . . .Why should you be concerned? […]
Clanfield Challenge 2017 – How the Benefits of Pre and Post Event Massage Makes an Incredible Difference!

In short: Why the Benefits of Pre and Post Event Massage Makes an Incredible Difference Performance & Recovery! 2017 has seen a number of AdvanceSRM clients overcome some serious injuries, operations and pain to finish some of UK’s most challenging events, including the Brighton and London Marathons. For anyone that has completed such an incredible feat they will […]
AdvanceSRM Is Making A Massive Difference Beyond Clinic Walls!

In short: Over £5000 pounds raised and counting…… From the moment I embarked on a career in the amazing world of soft tissue and remedial massage therapy, I’ve wanted to build AdvanceSRM into something that would have a positive impact on the lives of others, which was not limited to the four walls of the clinic. With this in mind I […]
Soft Tissue Therapy – Helping You Get the Most Out of Your Body!

In short: Soft Tissue Therapy – A Few Words of Wisdom! The body will become better at whatever you do, or DON’T DO. If you don’t move, your body will make you better at not moving. If you move your body it will allow more movement! – Ido Portal More than just Massage! Soft Tissue […]
Clinical Soft Tissue Therapy – More Than Just a Massage!

In short: How we can make a difference together! Soft Tissue Therapy is More Than Just Massage Find out how your next treatment at AdvanceSRM could be used to SUPPORT someone coping with a problem that could be helped before 2019 is upon us. The BIG GIVEAWAY worth £225 & the PAY it FORWARD GIFT worth […]
Repair, Recover, Reinforce – AdvanceSRM Therapies’ DIY Guide to Self-Care for Runners!

In short: AdvanceSRM Therapies’ DIY guide to self-care for runners. The wheels of The Clanfield Challenge 2019 Bus have started to turn once again and we are on a journey to make this the best ever. This is the first of a series of posts, by Dr. John Hughes (Founder of Advance Soft Tissue and […]
Part 1 – SELF MASSAGE. AdvanceSRM Therapies’ DIY Guide to Self-Care for Runners!

In short: Self Massage – Longitudinal Gliding! Being able to support your physical wellbeing to improve the movement, mobility and glide of soft tissues of the body is essential for healthy running. Freedom from adhesions, restrictions or tightness will ensure that the muscles, tendons, ligaments and surrounding soft tissue structures are able The to move […]
Part 2 – SELF MASSAGE. AdvanceSRM Therapies’ DIY Guide to Self-Care for Runners!

In short: Soft Tissue Release (STR)! ‘The heart of healing lies in our ability to listen, to see, to perceive more than in our application of technique’ – Thomas W. Myers In the previous post, I introduced you to self-massage and the benefits of longitudinal gliding. In this post you will learn about an advanced […]