Bournemouth Sports Massage.

Now Available on WhatsApp

You can now contact Bournemouth Sports Massage via WhatsApp on:

📱 07958 616496

Message us for appointment availability, course information, or general enquiries.

A fast and convenient way to reach our team in Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas.

We look forward to hearing from you 😃

🎾 Inspired by Wimbledon?
Time to give your body the care it deserves!
We’ve got sports massage appointments available TOMORROW, and they’re perfect if you’ve been playing hard – on or off the court.

Sports massage helps with:

✔️ Tension and stiffness
✔️ Post-workout recovery
✔️ Injury prevention and better mobility

Whether you’re smashing forehands or just need to unwind, we’ve got you covered.

📆 Book now before the slots disappear faster than a Wimbledon wildcard!

Call 07958 616496 or book online www.bournemouthsportsmassage.co.uk

Ear examinations and wax removal appointments available this week from a degree-qualified Audiologist.

📞 0333 404 8777

💻 www.outhearwaxremoval.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📲 OutHear Ear Clinic

As well as being a sports massahe therapist, Jason is also an Oxygen Advantage breathwork trainer.
If you are interested in training to breathe more functionally, then please DM 👃

Functional vs. Dysfunctional Breathing: What’s the Difference? 🌬️

✅ What Functional Breathing Looks Like:
Diaphragmatic Engagement: Optimizes oxygen exchange, supports posture, and reduces physical strain.
Nasal Breathing: Filters, humidifies, and regulates air for better oxygen uptake and airway health.
Light and Controlled: Balances oxygen and CO₂ levels, calming your nervous system.
Effortless Energy: Feels natural and strain-free, conserving energy for peak performance.
Why it matters: Functional breathing unlocks better focus, recovery, and performance in all areas of life - from workouts to workdays.

⚠️ Signs of Dysfunctional Breathing:
Shallow, Chest Breathing: Reduces oxygen efficiency, causing fatigue and breathlessness.
Mouth Breathing: Skips essential filtration, leading to dryness and irritation.
Rapid, Panicked Breaths: Triggers stress and hyperventilation.
Tight, Strained Muscles: Overworks neck and shoulders, draining energy.
Notice the signs: Frequent sighing, yawning, or unexplained breathlessness could mean your breathing needs attention.

🛠️ Take Control of Your Breath
1️⃣ Close Your Mouth: Always start with nasal breathing for optimal oxygen delivery.
2️⃣ Engage Your Diaphragm: Focus on smooth, ribcage expansion for efficient, low breathing.
3️⃣ Keep It Light and Slow: Aim for calm, controlled breaths to restore balance and energy.

Your breath impacts everything - your energy, recovery, focus, and overall well-being. Functional breathing isn’t just a technique; it’s a foundation for better living.

Today is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year! Well, that's a cheery start to the day!

If you are feeling down "moving" your body can positively affect your mood and wellbeing. Here are some of the benefits
💚 better sleep,
💚 weight loss,
💚 improved mood and energy,
💚 increases mental awareness,
💚 increased energy,

Why not take advantage of some of our services including pilates or Balance Coaching, heal, move, thrive ➡ https://www.pscw.co.uk/services

Went for a lovely road trip to Quayswim open water swimming club on Sunday morning 🚗

8.00 am register, it was 1°C air temperature, and the lake was 2°c ish (a boat was breaking the lake ice up as we arrived)!

It was freezing 🥶

I managed to get in (with a lot of persuasion), swimming about 200 meters before getting out!!!!!

It is a very well run swimming venue, and they looked after everybody that was there 🙏

The fire pits are amazing 🔥🔥👍
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Are you interested in functional breathing to improve your health and wellness?
Please feel free to message or go to www.bournemouthsportsmassage.co.uk 👍

My first 1k swim since I had Covid in the middle of October 🤪 Ice mile swim is off the calendar this year, but training has started ready for myong swim challenge in 2025 🤔👏

Balance is key to strong and stable movement 💪

✳️ muscular balance plays an important role in our ability to move easily and efficiently, whether it's walking, running, or performing activities od daily living ✅️

✳️ having balance within your muscles helps prevent injuries and improves overall performance ✅️

✳️ when one side of your body is stronger than the other, it can lead to compensations and imbalances that can cause pain and discomfort ✅️

✳️ standing on one leg demonstrates the importance of balance and stability in our bodies ✅️

Try standing on one leg for 1 minute with no footwear on and see how many times you touch the floor with the other foot 😊

Repeat on the other side, and note the scores of both sides 🦵

Practice the exercise for a week and then retest. You hopefully should have fewer floor touches 👍

Get in touch if you would like to chat about improving your balance ☎️

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Sports massage therapy, movement coaching, and functional breathwork training 👍
Bournemouth Sports Massage - working from clinics in Poole and Christchurch 😃