Case study / 01
Daren Taylor
From desk-related tension to regular training.
Client
51, Upper Tean
Focus
Upper-back tension
Initial treatment
Weekly for one month
01 / The starting point
Long hours at a desk. Tension in the upper back.
Daren first came to Craig a few years ago with tension and knots in his upper back. He was working from home, spending much of the day behind a computer.
After assessing him, Craig linked the discomfort to muscular tension associated with his desk-based routine.
02 / The treatment
A month of focused, hands-on work.
Craig saw Daren weekly over the course of a month, using a combination of sports massage techniques to address the tension in his upper back.
- Trigger point work
- Myofascial release
- Cupping
- Scraping
- Deep tissue massage
The treatment helped relieve much of the tension. Happy with the improvement, Daren chose to continue treatment to help maintain it.
03 / The ongoing plan
Back to the gym, with a clear focus.
Through their conversations, Craig learned that Daren had previously been an Ironman athlete. Regular movement had once been a significant part of his life.
Craig encouraged him to return to the gym. They now train together regularly, focusing on strengthening his back and core alongside his ongoing treatment.
04 / The progress
Less tension. More regular movement.
Craig reports that Daren's upper-back tension has eased, his posture has improved, and he has lost a little weight during this period.
The work is ongoing: regular training and continued treatment are now part of Daren's routine.
- Reduced upper-back tension
- Improved posture
- A return to regular training
Based on Craig's treatment notes. This is one client's experience; individual results vary.
Your next step
Talk it through with Craig.
Tell Craig what has been bothering you and what you would like help with.