Aurora Sports Therapy

Still putting up with those tight shoulders, aching back, sore calves or that niggling injury that just won’t shift?

Sports massage isn’t just for athletes. Whether you’re training, working long hours at a desk, or simply feeling stiff and sore, treatment can help you move and feel better.

Alongside sports massage, I may also use dry needling, dry cupping or IASTM (scraping) where appropriate to help get the best results. Every session is tailored to you and what your body needs.

Don’t wait until the pain gets worse. If something’s been bothering you for a while, now’s the time to get it sorted.

Message to chat about how I can help.

You can book online for your treatments via our website - https://aurorasportstherapy.co.uk

Is your body telling you it needs a sports massage?

You keep saying you’ll book one… but then carry on with:
• Tight shoulders that never seem to loosen.
• A stiff neck from sitting at a desk.
• Heavy, aching legs after training.
• Lower back pain that keeps returning.
• Muscles that feel constantly tight.

You don’t have to wait until you’re in severe pain before doing something about it.

A sports massage can help reduce muscle tension, improve movement, support recovery, and leave you feeling more comfortable in your body.

If your body has been asking for a reset, this is your sign to book.

Book online today - link in our bio

Is your body telling you it needs a sports massage?

You keep saying you’ll book one… but then carry on with:
• Tight shoulders that never seem to loosen.
• A stiff neck from sitting at a desk.
• Heavy, aching legs after training.
• Lower back pain that keeps returning.
• Muscles that feel constantly tight.

You don’t have to wait until you’re in severe pain before doing something about it.

A sports massage can help reduce muscle tension, improve movement, support recovery, and leave you feeling more comfortable in your body.

If your body has been asking for a reset, this is your sign to book.

Book online today
https://aurorasportstherapy.co.uk

Messages like this mean more than people probably realise.

Being trusted to support someone through their training, recovery, and big goals is something I never take for granted.

Working with Phil throughout his training and helping him get to the point where he could complete his swim to France has been amazing to be part of.

Well done Phil, I’m super proud of you and everything you’ve achieved. 💙

Training hard but constantly feeling tight, stiff or run down?

A lot of people wait until they’re injured before doing anything about recovery, but it’s recovery that helps keep you training consistently in the first place.

Sports massage can help with:
• tight muscles
• post-training soreness
• reduced mobility
• heavy legs from running or gym training
• general aches and stiffness

Whether you train regularly, play sport, work at a desk all day, or just feel like your body needs loosening up, sometimes a good recovery session makes a massive difference.

At Aurora Sports Therapy, treatments are tailored to what YOU need not just the same routine every session.

📍Appointments available this week
💻 Book online via the link in bio

Aurora Sports Therapy
Educated Rehab, Designed to Last

Persistent collarbone, upper chest or anterior shoulder tension?

One often overlooked structure may be the subclavius muscle - a small stabilising muscle located beneath the clavicle.

The subclavius plays an important role in:
• stabilising the clavicle during shoulder movement
• supporting sternoclavicular joint mechanics
• protecting nearby neurovascular structures

This area may become irritated or overloaded due to:

* blunt trauma during contact sports
* repetitive overhead activity
* prolonged poor posture
* altered shoulder mechanics
* clavicular injury

Potential symptoms may include:
• collarbone pain or tightness
• anterior shoulder discomfort
• upper chest tension
• pain with overhead movement
• local tenderness beneath the clavicle

However, symptoms are rarely caused by one structure alone.

This is why assessment should also consider:
• thoracic posture
• scapular control
• rib mechanics
• cervical contribution
• movement and loading patterns

Persistent symptoms are often a sign that the body is no longer managing load efficiently.

At Aurora Sports Therapy we focus on identifying the underlying contributors to pain and dysfunction — not simply treating symptoms in isolation.

If you are struggling with ongoing neck, collarbone or shoulder tension, a detailed assessment may help identify what is truly driving your symptoms.

Book in to see us today via our website https://aurorasportstherapy.co.uk. - link in our bio

Educated Rehab, Designed to Last.

Lower back pain and hip function are closely linked.

The hips and lumbar spine work together to create and transfer movement during walking, running, lifting and squatting.

The spine is naturally designed to absorb and manage load. However, when hip mobility, strength or control are reduced, movement strategies and load distribution can change.

Over time, this may contribute to increased stress sensitivity in the lower back and surrounding tissues.

Common findings associated with lower back pain can include:
• reduced hip mobility
• glute weakness
• altered pelvic control
• reduced single leg stability

This is why rehabilitation should look beyond the painful area alone.

Understanding how the hips, pelvis and spine work together is essential for improving movement quality, load tolerance and long-term outcomes.

At Aurora Sports Therapy we focus on identifying contributing factors not just symptoms.

Educated Rehab, Designed to Last.

I am super proud of these boys today

It’s been an amazing first season working with this team!! I am looking forward to many more with them

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Not all shoulder pain comes from the same structure.

Different joints and tissues become irritated based on trauma, load demands and movement patterns.

AC Joint (top of shoulder)
Often irritated after falls, tackles or direct compression.

Common symptoms:
• Pain at the top of the shoulder
• Pain with cross-body movements
• Pain during pressing exercises
• Discomfort lying on that side

SC Joint (front of chest/clavicle)
Can be affected by higher-force trauma or collision injuries.

Common symptoms:
• Pain near the collarbone/chest
• Pain with pushing movements
• Pain with heavy lifting
• Visible swelling in some cases

Subacromial Space (outer shoulder)
Often irritated through repetitive overhead loading or poor movement mechanics.

Common symptoms:
• Pain lifting overhead
• Pain lowering the arm
• Weakness during overhead tasks

At Aurora Sports Therapy, we’ll assess your shoulder thoroughly and determine the likely source of your symptoms.

If further investigation is needed, we can refer you to Dr Adam Garnett for diagnostic ultrasound imaging to help guide the next steps.

From diagnosis to rehabilitation, we’ll help get you on the right path.

Educated Rehab, Designed to Last.