The Science of Stillness – Massage for Stress, Recovery & Performance

Recovery is no longer seen as a passive process—it’s an essential piece of any performance puzzle. And in today’s high-stress world, recovery isn’t just for athletes. It’s for everyone.

Modern neuroscience highlights the need for “downregulation”—a shift from the fight-or-flight mode into rest-and-digest. Remedial massage helps bridge that gap by giving the body what it craves: safety, stillness, and sensory input that promotes healing.

Whether you’re prepping for a race, managing work stress, or recovering from injury, massage therapy supports the brain’s ability to turn off hypervigilance. This doesn't just help muscles recover—it helps your whole self reset.

Incorporating regular massage into your lifestyle isn’t a luxury—it’s a science-backed strategy for health and high performance.

This is Massage Therapist Katheryn Rodgers, signing off for now!

You can book an appointment with Katheryn or any of the team at www.upnadamptphysio.com (booking button at the top of the homepage)

Bookings also available on our website for:

• Dietitian - weight-loss or to optimise your training nutrition / fuelling

• VO2 Max testing - to discover more effective ways to train efficiently

• Strength & Conditioning Programs - contact us via the website or email us at upnadamptphysio@gmail.com

• Physiotherapy - to treat acute / chronic injuries, run assessments, strength assessments & programming