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Are Sports Massages Good or Overrated? Unpacking Soft Tissue Therapy, Aging & Muscle Health

from Unleash Your Inner Athlete · host Julia Pizzichemi

Is your recovery routine missing something crucial or wasting your time?In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the truth about sports massage and soft tissue therapy with one of the UK’s most respected experts: Mary Sanderson.With a career spanning over 30 years, Mary is a leading authority in soft tissue therapy, injury prevention, and performance recovery. She’s taught at the prestigious London School of Sports Massage, worked with elite athletes and performers, and served on the Wimbledon medical therapy team for 15 years. Her techniques are used by professionals across the world — but what does that mean for you?In this episode, we explore:Are sports massages really worth it or just hype?How soft tissue therapy supports aging bodies, posture, and mobilityKey differences between sports massage and soft tissue therapy (and why it matters)What your doctor isn’t telling you about muscular pain, recovery, and re-educationWhen and how to use massage pre- and post-event for optimal resultsWhat to look for in a qualified therapist and red flags to avoidWhy muscular response is more about the nervous system than pressureMary also breaks down how postural changes, chronic tightness, and injury rehab can all be improved through the right manual therapy and why a one-size-fits-all massage simply doesn’t work.Whether you're an athlete, active ager, coach, or just curious about bodywork and better recovery, this episode will give you a fresh, evidence-based perspective on what really helps your muscles heal, adapt, and perform.Tune in now to learn what’s fact, what’s fiction and what your body really needs.#SportsMassage #SoftTissueTherapy #RecoveryTools #AgingAndMobility #PostureCorrection #PerformanceRecovery #MassageForAthletes #InjuryPrevention #ManualTherapy #RehabAndRecovery Mary Sanderson Book:Soft Tissue Release https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soft-Tissue-Release-Practical-Therapists/dp/1905367376 Get Your Free Mind-Drive Guide: www.teamclinicservices.com/#free-guide Register For Your FREE Discovery Call: https://www.teamclinicservices.com/contact LinkedIn Julia Pizzichemi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-pizzichemi-5ba33146/ LinkedIn Team Clinic Services: https://www.linkedin.com/company/team-clinic-services/ Join The Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/388028464361176/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_pizzichemi

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