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Sports Massage

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Sports massage helps in muscle recovery, tension relief and also in the process of reducing toxins (lactic acid) in the muscles. It is also important in preventing injuries, as it leaves the muscles prepared to be maximally strained. We usually think it's just for professional athletes, however sports massage is equally beneficial for anyone who practices sports. Even for non-professionals, it can be especially important due to the fact that their muscles are not as well trained, as they will greatly benefit from the muscle preparation that massage provides, as well as the relaxing and repairing effect. Sports massage consists of several manual techniques applied straight to the muscles as friction, kneading, pressure, vibration, and percussion. It includes too deep transverse friction massage, that it is a movement that is applied transversely to the injured fibers. From here we can infer the anatomical knowledge that is necessary for its correct execution. I will use as an exampl...
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Reflexology

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A complementary therapy that, although its use has been registered for thousands of years, it was only in the 19th century that the scientific community began to develop and carry out several studies proving its clinical effectiveness. It consists in the principle that the feet (and hands) reflect the whole body - organs, systems, joints, teeth... everything. So through the feet it is possible to assess any imbalance in the body. And through different types of pressure on the feet, which are intended to stimulate or relax, we help to correct these imbalances. Despite all the work that has been done by different health professionals (from osteopaths, acupuncturists, doctors of different specialties, physiotherapists, etc.), Reflexology has been challenged because there is no consensus regarding the way it works. There are several explanations for how Reflexology works, I'm going to talk about the two best known that can be classified as Eastern view and Western view. In the eastern ...
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Who is Ruben?

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I was born and raised in Portugal, where I graduated as a therapist. I've had the opportunity to live in other countries such as Spain and Cape Verde, which allowed me to get to know other cultures and carry out my work in different environments. Last year I moved to London, the city where my fiancée was living. I recently got married, and I am starting my activity. I'm currently providing services of Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Reflexology.  I have training in Osteopathy, but currently I'm not exercising. I will use this blog to give you more insight of my work and my activities.  Feel free to speak with me in Portuguese or Spanish, as I can speak those languages too.  Welcome!
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