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Journal
This is where I write about massage, pain, recovery, and how bodies actually work. No trends. No overcomplicated explanations. Just clear thoughts based on what I see every week in the treatment room.


Dry Cupping and Massage: What It Is and When I Use It
Dry cupping is a manual therapy technique that uses suction rather than pressure to work with muscle and connective tissue. I use it as part of a massage session when it feels appropriate, often in areas that don’t respond well to repeated deep pressure. Some people notice a strong pulling sensation, others feel a sense of release. It isn’t a standalone treatment. It’s one of several tools I may use to adapt the session to what your body needs on the day.

James Hurst
Jan 153 min read


What is red light therapy and why I’ve added it to my work
I’ve been using red light therapy within my treatment for a while now and thought I'd share what it's all about. Red l ight therapy is something people often ask about after seeing it online. Most aren’t sure what it actually does, and a lot are understandably sceptical. That’s fair. Red light therapy, often shortened to RLT, is a non invasive form of light therapy that uses red and near infrared light applied to the body. You sit or lie comfortably while the light is appl

James Hurst
Jan 93 min read


Sports massage, deep tissue massage, relaxation massage. Why the labels don’t matter.
People often ask whether they should book sports massage or deep tissue massage. I’ll be honest, the label matters far less than people think. Massage is hands on work with muscle and connective tissue. What matters is how I adapt pressure, pace, and technique to your body on the day. I offer one massage treatment and tailor each session to what you actually need, not a category on a menu.

James Hurst
Jan 33 min read
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