Many of my clients suffer from lower back pain. Some people prefer to battle through the pain or numb the discomfort with painkillers rather than have a treatment, but the “stiff upper lip” approach does not solve the issue.

Lower back pain is a complex problem: in most cases it is a combination of poor posture, a sedentary lifestyle, high stress levels, sport injuries and low muscle tone.

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Recharge your batteries

Human bodies are built to adapt to external environments and seasons. Over time, we have forgotten to listen to our bodies and to respect their needs especially when we go from extreme cold weather to milder temperatures.

Changes in seasons or foreign travel to hotter or colder climates can have a significant effect on our physiology.

For health, wellbeing and relaxation, Energya’s top tips are to look after our bodies by having a tailor-made massage programme adapted to each season.

Winter:at the beginning of the year, while we are still covered in layers and layers of clothes to keep ourselves warm, the cold weather makes our muscles feel stiff and achy. That’s when a deep tissue massage can be useful. If performed quite briskly, a deep tissue massage using a bit of friction can warm up the muscles, making them less tense by releasing knots and adhesions. And if we’ve been indulging in rich foods that have left a nice, comfy layer of fat all around our waistline, a vigorous treatment can help to break down fat deposits for re-absorption into the bloodstream.

Spring:spring-cleaning our system is always a good idea after long winter nights with less sunlight and less exercise. Our digestion may have suffered in the winter with fatty foods and now it’s time to support our digestion with a healthier diet. Abdominal massage is perfect to give our digestion a kick-start and facilitate elimination and detoxification. Abdominal massage works rather deeply into the small and large intestine to help shift what’s inside for easier transit and evacuation. Or, in other words, to make it easier to go to the loo. This technique can also help to lose a few pounds over time and get a flatter stomach. Of course we still need to combine massage with healthy eating and exercise, but it is good to know that we can give nature a helping hand while we get ready for the summer.

Summer: manual lymphatic drainage is the ideal solution for swollen ankles when the weather is sticky. In the summer we also tend to travel more: sitting in crammed airplane seats can be detrimental for the circulation in our legs and we may end up with swollen feet. Lymphatic drainage is performed with light, rhythmic movements to pump the lymph and any toxins contained in it towards the main filtration points: ankles, knees, hips, wrists, elbows, armpits, collarbone, neck. Lymphatic drainage is like a chimney sweeper brushing away toxins and excess fluid trapped in our muscle tissues.

Autumn: time to wind down after an action-packed summer. Weather getting cooler again, days getting shorter. To avoid feeling blue and run-down, you can get your sparkle back with a natural facelift massage. The facelift technique works on the muscles of the face to give them a workout. It has also more profound benefits than just giving you a better appearance because it also works on the central nervous system. You will find yourself more able to relax and have a good night’s sleep. Better sleep means better concentration at work, less wrinkles and a slimmer frame. In fact, those who lack sleep even tend to put on more weight.

Energya can help you during the transition from one season to the next by creating personalised massage and healthy eating plans. Now it’s up to you to look after Number One.

For more information on massage treatments offered by Paola Bassanese of Energya see the website www.energya.co.uk

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BUDGET: 30 minutes back and shoulders massage £40

MID RANGE: 60 minutes full body massage or natural facelift £65

LUXURY: Wellbeing package 6 sessions £325

The Energya slimming massage can be a great boost before your holiday to get into a better shape. By working with deep tissue and friction techniques, fat deposits are broken down for easier re-absorption into the blood stream and lymphatic system to be eliminated.

You can see results in just one session but regular treatments can have a more dramatic effect on your shape. Lose 2cm in one session (depending on body types, skin conditions and body fat percentage), improve the appearance of cellulite and feel more confident with your body.

Energya is committed to all clients to deliver the best service to the highest quality standards:

1.Energya will treat all clients equally, with respect, compassion and integrity. Anything discussed during a treatment remains strictly confidential.

2.Energya aims to provide the highest quality of service in each treatment.

3.Energya’s purpose is to create exclusive relaxation experiences. To achieve this, Energya works with the client who ultimately takes responsibility for their own well-being.

4.Energya’s mission is to add value to its customers.

5.Energya’s focus is to initiate, maintain and develop ethical and fair working relationships with customers, suppliers, business partners and associates.

6.Energya’s objective is to achieve mutually beneficial relationships that add value to the client, improve the client’s well-being and make a positive impact on society as a whole.

7.Energya may make mistakes as nobody is perfect. Of course we will try not to make them but if we do, we will do our best to rectify any error or omission. We will aim to reply within 5 working days to communications sent to our registered office address.

8.Energya pledges to start and finish treatments on time. Occasionally, some appointments may require unscheduled additional time due to the complexity of a case. Please let us know in advance if that is an issue for you and we will do our best to allocate “buffers” before your appointment.

9.Energya endeavours to achieve positive results for its clients within 5-10 treatments. At times, only one treatment will suffice as clients may have a fast response to treatment.

10.Energya believes in Gandhi’s motto: “Be the change you want to see in the world”.

Copyright: Paola Bassanese and Energya Ltd.

Paola Bassanese, Director and Founder, Energya Ltd

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Paola Bassanese, director of Energya Ltd www.energya.co.uk, is preparing a study on how massage therapy can help scoliosis sufferers. The main research assumption is that massage can significantly reduce discomfort and back pain in people with a pronounced curvature in their spine.
If you are interested in participating in this study and can commit for 6 months to receive free massage therapy once a week please get in touch: paola@energya.co.uk.