Our Stories: Practical Guides From Lathika Spa

Key Takeaways

What Will You Find in Our Stories?

Practical, plain-language guides for people who live and work in Ajman. Some follow what is happening this month, such as the Dubai Fitness Challenge, the change of season or the National Day break. Others look at wellness trends, posture at work, recovery after sport and travel, and what to know before you book.

Who Writes and Checks These Guides?

Our team writes them, and Wellness Director Anjali Menon reviews every one. Dates, events and research are linked to their sources. We do not make medical claims, and every guide explains when to see a doctor instead of booking a session. Read our editorial policy to see how we work.

30 Days of Exercise: Recovery Tips for the Fitness Challenge

Thirty minutes a day for thirty days sounds easy until day nine. How to manage soreness, rest days and recovery during the challenge.

After the 10K: Looking After Your Legs Following Dubai Run

Dubai Run is on 22 November. What to do in the first hour, the next three days and when to book a session for tired legs.

Back on the Bike: Recovery After a Long Ride

Why cycling leaves your neck, hips and thighs tight, simple bike fixes and what to ask your therapist for after a long ride.

Cooler Nights, Stiff Mornings: How Your Body Feels as the UAE Cools

Lows near 23°C, humid nights and morning fog: why the change of season leaves many people stiff, and easy fixes for your mornings.

Walking Season Is Back: Sore Calves, Shins and Feet

Started walking again now the evenings are cooler? Why calves, shins and feet ache, and how to build up without overdoing it.

A Restful National Day Long Weekend: A Simple Plan

The National Day break is on 2 and 3 December. How to rest properly over the long weekend instead of returning to work exhausted.

Looking Ahead to Ramadan 2027: Rest, Sleep and Session Timing

Ramadan 2027 is expected around 8 February. How to prepare your sleep now and when sessions fit best around fasting hours.

Switch Off the Tracker: Why a Device-Free Hour Feels So Good

Wellness experts call it the over-optimisation backlash. Why an hour with no tracker, no phone and no score can be the most restful part of your week.

Calming a Busy Nervous System: Breathing Before and During a Session

Nervous-system wellness is a 2026 trend. Simple breathing techniques to help your body relax before and during your next session.

Padel Elbow and Shoulder: Recovery for Weekend Players

Padel is booming in the UAE, and the elbow is its most commonly injured area. How to warm up, recover and know when to see a doctor.

Tech Neck: What Hours on Your Phone Do to Your Upper Back

What hours of looking down at a phone do to your neck and shoulders, easy desk fixes and when a session can help.

Too Hard or Too Soft? How to Talk to Your Therapist About Pressure

Too hard, too soft, or just right? Simple phrases and a 1 to 10 scale that help you get the pressure you want.

Stiff Lower Back After Lifting: What Helps and What to Avoid

Tight lower back after deadlifts, squats or a day of lifting at work? What helps it settle and when to get it checked.

Can a Massage Help You Sleep Better? What to Expect

Many guests sleep deeply after a session. Why that may happen, which style and time of day suit sleep, and habits that help.

Water, Food and Rest: What to Do After a Massage

What to drink and eat, when to shower, whether to train or drive, and what next-day soreness means after a session.

Back From a Long Flight: Easing Stiff Legs and a Sore Neck

Heading home or back to the UAE this winter? How to ease stiff legs, back and neck after a long flight, and the warning signs to know.

Manual Work and Your Body: Shoulders, Forearms and Hands

Carrying, gripping and working overhead all day? How to look after your shoulders, forearms and hands between shifts.

Sofa, Bed or Dining Table? Working From Home Without the Back Pain

Working from the sofa, bed or dining table? Simple changes that protect your neck and back, and when to book a session.

How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Practical Answer

Weekly, monthly or only when it hurts? How to decide how often to book, based on your work, training and budget.

Tension Headaches and a Tight Neck: When a Massage Helps

A tight band around your head and stiff shoulders? How tension headaches link to the neck, and the warning signs that need a doctor.

Seven Massage Myths We Hear All the Time, Answered

No pain no gain, toxins, only for athletes: seven myths that stop people booking, and what is actually true.

When You Should Not Get a Massage: Fever, Injuries and Other Red Flags

Fever, a fresh injury, a skin infection or a swollen calf: when to postpone your session and what to tell your therapist first.

Phone, Mouse and Controller: Easing Tired Wrists and Forearms

Hours of typing, scrolling and gaming tire the forearms and wrists. Quick stretches, set-up tips and when to get them worked on.

Oils and Scent: How to Ask for Unscented or Light Fragrance

Love strong fragrance or prefer none at all? What oils are used in a session, and how to ask for unscented or a light scent.

Year-End Deadlines and Tight Shoulders: A December Survival Plan

Targets, audits and holiday cover in the same few weeks? A simple plan to protect your shoulders, sleep and energy until January.

Booking at the Same Time as a Friend or Colleague

Coming with a friend or colleague? How to book two sessions at the same time in separate private rooms, and what it costs.

Kerala vs Indian Massage: What Is the Difference?

Both come from India and both use oil, but they feel very different. Compare pace, pressure and focus to choose the right one.

Thai vs Russian Massage: Which One Should You Choose?

One stretches, one kneads. How Thai and Russian massage differ, and how to tell which one your body is asking for.

After-Midnight Sessions: A Guide for Shift Workers

Finished work at 1 AM? What to expect from a session after midnight, which style to choose when you are tired and getting home safely.

Neck, Back and Hips: A Massage Guide for Drivers

What long hours behind the wheel do to your neck, back and hips, which massage styles help, and habits that make the benefit last.

Heat, AC and Stiff Muscles: Massage in the UAE Summer

Moving between heat and strong air-conditioning leaves many people stiff. How to prepare for and recover from a massage in the hot months.