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Hot Stone Therapy combines the warmth of heated stones with massage techniques to support physical relaxation, muscle release, and mental wellbeing. It is a treatment designed to help the body move more comfortably and reduce tension while promoting a sense of calm. What Is Hot Stone Therapy? Hot Stone Therapy uses smooth basalt stones, natural volcanic rocks known for their ability to retain heat. The warmed stones are used as dynamic massage tools, moving smoothly across mu

How It Supports Movement, Recovery and Emotional Wellbeing? What is fascia and why it matters Fascia is a connective tissue that runs throughout the entire body. It surrounds muscles, joints, nerves and organs, creating one continuous support system from head to toe. Fascia helps maintain posture, supports movement and allows different layers of tissue to glide smoothly. When fascia is healthy, it is soft, elastic and well hydrated. This allows your body to move freely and co

If you struggle with tight muscles, stiffness, restricted movement or recurring aches, myofascial cupping may help support your recovery. At Keep Moving Therapy in Cheltenham we often meet people dealing with muscle tension from training, work, posture or daily stress. Myofascial cupping is one of the techniques we can include within Sports Massage Therapy to help ease discomfort and improve mobility. This blog explains what myofascial cupping is, how it works, and how it may

Whether you are training for a local 5K, cycling through the Cotswolds, or just want to feel your best before and after an active...

Spending long hours at a desk can leave you with tight shoulders, back pain, and stress. Sports massage can help ease tension, improve circulation, and support better posture for office workers looking to feel more comfortable during the workday.

There are days when your back feels tight, your shoulders are stiff, and your head starts pounding halfway through the afternoon. It...

Massage therapy is often thought of as a way to relax, unwind, or treat yourself, but it’s more than that. It has direct effects on the way your body functions. Beyond the obvious relief of tension, massage plays a valuable role in circulation, muscle recovery, and mobility and much more Here are five benefits of massage that you might not know about. 1. Improves Blood Circulation Massage increases blood flow by stimulating blood vessels and soft tissue. This helps bring fres

Sore back, stiff neck, aching legs? Sports massage therapy isn’t a luxury. It’s how you reset your body and feel human again.