In Good Hands Therapies

12/08/2026

Nothing yet. 6.21pm

28/07/2026

✨️✨️Tuesday Testimonial ✨️✨️I've been suffering with my sciatica and bad back all weekend, fab massage today by Julie and already moving better! Fitted me in at short notice, couldn't recommend Julie more!

Julie has time and time again helped me with many issues and 100% recommend her professional services 👍👍👍To book your appointment for relief from TMJ dysfunction, headaches, back pain, or to simply de-stress.

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25/07/2026

Evening appointments available for Massage, TMJ therapy, Reiki, Natural Face Lift massage, and Reflexology.

Mon. 27th 6.45
Tues 28th 7.15
Weds 29th 7.15
Thurs. 30th 6.45

Message me here or book online
https://InGoodHandstherapies.as.me/

03/06/2026

I love my work and clients, but yesterday, I was so annoyed.
A new client was suffering and despairing with not much help out there for their TMJ, (Temporal Mandibular Joint dysfunction) symptoms.
Their GP had sent them to the dentist, so they'd sought a TMJ specialist dentist who poked around a bit, advised anti inflammatories, and charged them £175 for the TMJ specialist experience.
who has had a TMJ treatment with me will know it's all about connective tissue. Sometimes, it is something more directly about the jaw joint, but usually the non invasive approach l offer has a high success rate with clients experiencing often immediately following a treatment or at least after a second treatment.

First appointments are 75 minutes long and £75, second and subsequent treatments are 60 minutes and £65.

14/03/2026

The Suboccipital Triangle

Hidden deep at the base of the skull lies a small but extremely important anatomical region known as the Suboccipital Triangle. Despite its small size, this group of muscles plays a crucial role in head movement, cervical spine stability, and proprioceptive control.

The triangle is formed by three muscles: Re**us Capitis Posterior Major, Obliquus Capitis Superior, and Obliquus Capitis Inferior. These muscles lie beneath larger superficial muscles such as the splenius capitis and semispinalis capitis, which are often reflected or cut in anatomical illustrations to reveal the deeper structures.

Biomechanically, the suboccipital muscles control fine movements of the atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial joints, which connect the skull to the first two cervical vertebrae (C1 – Atlas and C2 – Axis). These joints allow essential motions such as head extension, rotation, and subtle postural adjustments.

The Re**us Capitis Posterior Major primarily assists in extension and rotation of the head toward the same side. The Obliquus Capitis Superior contributes to head extension and lateral flexion, helping stabilize the skull on the atlas. Meanwhile, the Obliquus Capitis Inferior acts mainly to rotate the atlas around the axis, enabling precise head rotation.

One of the most fascinating biomechanical roles of these muscles is their proprioceptive function. The suboccipital muscles contain a high density of muscle spindles, which provide the brain with constant feedback about head position and movement. This sensory information helps coordinate eye movement, balance, and postural alignment.

These muscles are also closely associated with the vertebral artery and the suboccipital nerve, which pass through the suboccipital triangle. Because of this anatomical relationship, dysfunction or tightness in this region may contribute to cervicogenic headaches, neck stiffness, and postural strain, particularly in individuals with prolonged forward head posture.

From a biomechanical perspective, the suboccipital region acts as a fine-tuning system for head and neck control. While larger cervical muscles generate powerful movements, these smaller muscles provide precision, stability, and neuromuscular coordination.

In modern lifestyles dominated by screen use and forward head posture, the suboccipital muscles are often placed under constant tension. Over time, this can lead to muscle fatigue, restricted mobility, and headache patterns originating at the base of the skull.

Understanding the biomechanics of the suboccipital triangle highlights the importance of maintaining proper cervical alignment, mobility, and neuromuscular balance to support healthy neck function and optimal posture.

14/03/2026

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I'm not going to lie, this can be quite a sore area to massage if clients are suffering from headaches or a stiff neck.
Though, most clients would say, it's a 'good hurt, it feels like it's going to be very beneficial '.

The Suboccipital Triangle

Hidden deep at the base of the skull lies a small but extremely important anatomical region known as the Suboccipital Triangle. Despite its small size, this group of muscles plays a crucial role in head movement, cervical spine stability, and proprioceptive control.

The triangle is formed by three muscles: Re**us Capitis Posterior Major, Obliquus Capitis Superior, and Obliquus Capitis Inferior. These muscles lie beneath larger superficial muscles such as the splenius capitis and semispinalis capitis, which are often reflected or cut in anatomical illustrations to reveal the deeper structures.

Biomechanically, the suboccipital muscles control fine movements of the atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial joints, which connect the skull to the first two cervical vertebrae (C1 – Atlas and C2 – Axis). These joints allow essential motions such as head extension, rotation, and subtle postural adjustments.

The Re**us Capitis Posterior Major primarily assists in extension and rotation of the head toward the same side. The Obliquus Capitis Superior contributes to head extension and lateral flexion, helping stabilize the skull on the atlas. Meanwhile, the Obliquus Capitis Inferior acts mainly to rotate the atlas around the axis, enabling precise head rotation.

One of the most fascinating biomechanical roles of these muscles is their proprioceptive function. The suboccipital muscles contain a high density of muscle spindles, which provide the brain with constant feedback about head position and movement. This sensory information helps coordinate eye movement, balance, and postural alignment.

These muscles are also closely associated with the vertebral artery and the suboccipital nerve, which pass through the suboccipital triangle. Because of this anatomical relationship, dysfunction or tightness in this region may contribute to cervicogenic headaches, neck stiffness, and postural strain, particularly in individuals with prolonged forward head posture.

From a biomechanical perspective, the suboccipital region acts as a fine-tuning system for head and neck control. While larger cervical muscles generate powerful movements, these smaller muscles provide precision, stability, and neuromuscular coordination.

In modern lifestyles dominated by screen use and forward head posture, the suboccipital muscles are often placed under constant tension. Over time, this can lead to muscle fatigue, restricted mobility, and headache patterns originating at the base of the skull.

Understanding the biomechanics of the suboccipital triangle highlights the importance of maintaining proper cervical alignment, mobility, and neuromuscular balance to support healthy neck function and optimal posture.

04/02/2026

✨️I just want to say, 'Thank you ' for the understanding of my clients who have had appointments cancelled whilst I've been incapacitated to work due to tendinopathy in my leg. Hopefully, everyone has been booked back in now.

01/01/2026

✨️✨️Wishing all my clients, past, present and to those I've yet to help.🌸
✨️✨️A very Happy and Healthy New Year.🌸

24/12/2025

A Very Merry Christmas to all my clients past, present and those who have yet to experience my magic hands.

23/12/2025

A Very Merry Christmas to you all. -

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