Old rivals from Salford University and Manchester University rowing teams have been receiving complementary therapies including acupuncture, reflexology and aromatherapy massage to enhance their training ahead of the Two Cities Boat Race on May 10 at Salford Quays.
The historic race is fiercely competitive with both teams turning to treatments at Salford University's Complementary and Alternative Therapy Clinic to ensure they are in top health for the tough day of competition next month.
Mae Xing, acupuncture practitioner said: "The rowers have received treatments to help them relax as well as pain relief for aching muscles. The acupuncture will help them to become more focussed on winning without becoming stressed or anxious."
As runners-up last time, Salford has more to prove this year. Captain of Salford University Women's Rowing team, Hannah Cumming said: "It's great that we have been able to use such expert treatments, it has made me even more determined to win this year."
"I have actually had acupuncture before and it really does work. It's not painful, in fact it is really relaxing," added Veronica Wood, President of Manchester University Rowing club.
Visiting the clinic has proved a popular way to relax amidst the teams' training schedule which has become tougher with only one month until race day. "Coming to the clinic is really relaxing. Having acupuncture has helped me as I pulled a muscle in my shoulder two weeks ago, it now feels much better", said Hannah.
The two universities will be battling it out from 2.30pm on Saturday 10 May, with dragon boat racing to take part from 10.30am for staff, students and the public.
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