Please note that as from 24th May I will be finishing at goPhysio in Chandlers Ford. Thursdays will be at Winchester Sports and Spine from 2pm until 7pm.
I am at the Nuffield Wessex hospital in Chandlers Ford on Mondays 2pm-7pm still.
I wish to thank Paul and Fiona of goPhysio all the best and to thank them for all their help over the last two years.
Hello and welcome to my website.
Afetr an eventful few weeks I have finally found a bit of time to sit down and write something about Sports Massage. To be more precise, something about Matt Barker Sports Massage.
On May 20th I shall be attending Winchester Sports Festival held at the Garrison Ground, Bar End, put on by Winchester Council to celebrate all things sporty in Winchester. I shall be offering free assessments and mini-treatments to anyone fit and willing enough (so long as you have no contraindications!) and will be housed in a gazebo close to Amanda Fertiliza Yoga. So come along and see what I can do for you.
Technique of the Month: Myofascial Release.
This is a technique that works by manipulating the deep and superficial layers of connective tissue in and around the muscles. By doing this space is created for muscles to relax. The muscles are also stimulated to function in a specific way. This can have a long term effect on posture and can resolve long term imbalances that other techniques have failed on. I have personally had some great results with Myofascial release on post operation cases and patients with serious occupational postural issues. It can take several sessions to see change as it is subtle but it is effective. Come and give it a try if your current postural therapy seems temporary.
And now do you want the good news or the bad news?
Bad news is …my prices are going up from the start of this month.
Good news is … Only by £3. So…
30 mins is now £28, 45 mins is now £38 and 1hour is now £48. I hope this doesn’t scare you off and that you will continue to come and see me for more ‘good pain’ 
Exercise of the month: my new monthly exercise slot begins with ‘Up Dog’.
This is a yoga move which I love and so long as you don’t have any disc issues, is a great way to ease tension in the lower back. Take 3 deep breaths and relax on each out breath. Take care and enjoy.
Happy stretching. See you soon. M
Well hello there to all of you who have a read of my blog, especially those who come to see me regularly and enjoy finding out what I have been up to.
Training: As you may know, I am of for a jog around the Cornish coast in June raising funds for Diabetes Uk and also a bit for the Cornish Air Ambulance. This is an epic 100 miler which I hope to complete, ideally in under 24 hours. Training thus far is going well. It started slowly but has now picked up pace and distance. I am looking forward to my trip to Corsica now where I can get some seriously warm miles under my belt. I’ve also been out in my VFFs getting in some natural running mileage completed. this is one of my favourite things. It has not only reduced my injury rate but also strengthened muscles, especially my arches, and also improved my running efficiency. To those who think it is a fad…it’s your loss 
. Fairwell Caballo Blanco: I’d like to pay my respects to Micha True aka Caballo Blanco. One of the characters in Christopher MacDougall’s Born To Run. He was sadly found in the Gila region of New Mexico after leaving for a 12 mile run. RIP Caballo.Huge running inspiration to me and many others.
Sports Massage: This is going very well. Business is busy but the down side to this is new patients not being able to book in when they are recommended. To help with this I am opening up more hours and also accepting 30 or 45 min initial appointments.
Thats all for now. Thanks for reading. Below is a link to a web site I found very interesting recently.
www.movnat.com
Welcome to March and the nice weather!
I have just found this video on natural running principles which I think is brilliant, both educational and inspiring.
See link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSIDRHUWlVo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Check out my Facebook page for free offers and blogs on my training for the UTSW in June.
Www.facebook.co.uk/mattbarkersportsmassage
Sponsor me at www.justgiving.co.uk/mattutsw100
Thats all for now! X
Hello my lovely followers. Hope you are all doing well and enjoying the warm weather.
I have been out training for my big run in June in aid of Diabetes UK. Loving it. Applying minimalist running techniques to make my running style efficient and enjoying the Hampshire countryside
1. New Clinic in Nuffield Hospital, Chandlers Ford is filling up nicely. It is based in the Sports Injury Unit in the Physiotherapy Department so give me a call to book in. I am there Mondays 3pm until 7pm.
2. Look out for my advert in the Observer free newspaper. There is a coupon for your friends and family (or you!) to use on your first appointment with me giving you a whopping 10% off! You need the coupon and the code off it so grab an Observer NOW!
Terms and Conditions for this offer:
Offer valid until 31st March 2012. Only valid for new customers on their first visit. Only valid with original coupon from Observer newspaper and code stated on coupon. Cash or cheque payments only. Not valid for gift vouchers. Coupons must be booked in and redeemed by end of offer date 31/03/12. Coupon offers 10% off a 1 hour Sports, Remedial or Swedish massage (usually £45). Coupon is redeemable at Winchester Sports and Spine, Winchester; goPhysio, Chandlers Ford; Nuffield Hospital, Chandlers Ford.
3. Check out my facebook page, search pages for mattbarkersportsmassage and then like as I give away the occasional free 30 min treatment for existing customers if you spot my status updates offering it and ‘like’ it first.
Have a great March!
Love to you all. M
Hello,
Welcome to February!
I am delighted to let you know that I shall now be doing Sports and Remedial Massage at the Nuffield Wessex Hospital in Chandlers Ford on Monday afternoons 2-6pm.
I will be amongst the Sports Injury Clinic and Medicine department so have excellent support and can offer a very professional, highly equipped environment for high quality massage.
Call me for a Monday appointment.
I shall, sadly, be leaving my Alresford venue as a compromise and wish to thank Kellie and Sally for thier help and patience.
I will be continuing at Winchester Sports and Spine and goPhysio for the other weekdays as before.
See you soon,
Matt
Well hello and HNY to you all.
Sorry I’ve not blogged for a while. New baby, Christmas and various other distractions are my excuse.
New Clinic news:
I have a new clinic on Mondays beginning soon at the Wessex Nuffield Hospital, Chandlers Ford. This will replace my Alresford clinic so apologies to those local customers from Alresford. This new clinic is part of the Wessex Sports Injury clinic and will work along side consultants and physiotherapists linked with some major sports teams.
I have a state of the art room, gym and reception facilities and will be there on Monday afternoons.
Running: I have started training for my 100 mile UTSW coastal run in June for Diabetes UK. Please sponsor me at www.justgiving.co.uk/mattutsw100
Thats all for now!
Thanks and see you soon.
Matt
Hey all!
Exciting news!
Our new baby girl arrived on 1st December 2011 at 3.23 am weighing 7lbs15 with loads of hair and laid back personality. Beautiful like her mummy.
We are over the moon and want to spread the news to you all. Mum and baby are fine.
Labour was only 4hours lOng and only gas and air was needed. Nicola had some too!
Happy days
Hi all,
As you may or may not know, my gorgeous wife Nicola is due to give birth to our third at any moment. She was due on the 29th November so, understandably, I am on stand-by to rush up to the hospital.
So apologies in advance for any disruption caused to your appointments. I shall endeavor to fit you all in around things as well as I can.
I look forward to presenting my new baby ASAP! Thanks for being patient patients!