Body Mechanics Soft Tissue Therapy

Standard appointments at Body Mechanics Soft Tissue Therapy are for soft tissue therapy, using hands-on assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal pain, injury and movement problems. The practice works with acute and chronic injuries, sports-related issues and postural dysfunction linked with everyday activity.

Care is provided by Dave Patmore-Hill, founder and head therapist. His qualifications and training include BTEC Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy, dry needling, ultrasound, electrotherapy, taping and strapping including K Tape, First Aid at Work including rugby, and accredited oncology massage therapy. He is also a British Triathlon coach and a Mental Health First Aider.

Services include therapeutic massage, sports massage, soft tissue techniques, neuromuscular techniques, rehabilitation advice, dry needling, ultrasound, electrotherapy, taping and strapping, and oncology massage. The soft tissue therapy approach includes assessment methods to decide whether treatment is appropriate and to plan care around the individual client.

Common problems seen at the practice include postural pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, lower back pain, headaches, stress-related tension, runner's knee, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, IT band syndrome, calf tears, hip pain and gluteal dysfunction. Rehabilitation advice may include remedial exercises and lifestyle factors aimed at posture, performance and function.

Oncology massage is offered as a tailored service for people with a present or past cancer diagnosis. Dave Patmore-Hill's sports background includes rugby, endurance running and triathlon, and he was part of the massage therapist team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The practice is in St Neots.