It's easy to ignore the odd ache and pain when you're rushing about from this to that. But the New Year is a time to slow down and listen to your body, and the perfect opportunity to sort out niggling muscular discomfort by putting yourself in the hands of a professional physical therapist.

Pay €25 for a deep-tissue massage or physical therapy consultation and treatment, or €30 to include dry needling at Munster Physical Therapy and Sports Injury Clinic (value up to €60).

Neuromuscular physical therapist Mark Murphy, who established the Munster Physical Therapy and Sports Injury Clinic, is the only physical therapist in the Munster area to be recommended by the Irish Rugby Union Players Association (I.R.U.P.A.). The clinic can treat a range of physical ailments including but not limited to sports injury, back pain, joint pain, shoulder problems, whiplash and ankle sprain.

Deep-tissue massage is especially helpful for athletes who expose their muscles to regular strains, but you don't have to be Brian O'Driscoll or Paul O'Connell to make use of this treatment. The session will last one hour and involves a slower, stronger massage that stimulates deep into muscles. The benefits of a deep tissue massage include pain relief, treatment of injuries, enhanced wellbeing, function, performance and prevention of recurring injury.

Alternatively you could avail of the physical therapy consultation and one-hour treatment.  Physical therapy is a mainstream, science-based form of healthcare with a distinct assessment, treatment and management approach. Whether you're suffering from a recurring complaint or a recent sports injury, a session of physical therapy will help to relieve pain and improve mobility. You can find out more about the treatment by clicking here.

And if you choose to add dry needling to your treatment, you'll be giving your muscles the added benefit of intramuscular stimulation. Dry needling is similar to traditional acupuncture, but targets the trigger points of the muscles, the direct and palpable source of patient pain.

Stop putting off the physical therapy your body will thank you for, and grab a coupon today.