I am a soft tissue therapist and studied with the London School of Sport & Remedial Massage (LSSM) which has remained the pioneer and leader in the field of massage and soft tissue therapy, and has done much to establish what has now become a well-recognised discipline in modern healthcare. I hold a level 5 BTEC Professional Diploma in Clinical Sport and Remedial Massage, currently the highest level qualification in the UK. I am member of the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage (ISRM) and I am fully insured, DBS checked and my therapy room is in Andover, Hampshire. Holder of a Lubas Sports Trauma Management qualification, I am as qualified as the pitch side medical support at the London 2012 Olympics. OMT Medical Acupuncture (dry needling) which combined with deep tissue techniques has amazing results
What is a Sports Massage? Sports massage is generally using a firmer technique than a therapeutic massage. Different techniques are applied depending on the treatment required, these include:
- Soft Tissue Release
- Muscle Energy Technique
- Neuromuscular Techniques
- Remedial Exercises
Massage has lots of benefits but ultimately it is most beneficial when used to warm up and mobilise your muscles to help the tight bits relax and loosen so that they stop feeling so achy making your life generally more comfortable so that you are able to keep up with life. The added bonus is that it can help identify any problem areas as the best way to treat a problem is before it even arises, its all about being pro-active with your health! If you are feeling the effects of repetitive training, legs feeling stiff and you don't feel you're getting the best from them, a sports massage can help to decrease the stiffness that training brings about. Massage also helps to improve circulation this means that your muscles can recover quicker therefore you can train harder to reach your goals. If you do a specific sport, the muscles that are used within that sport will need targeting and fine tuning through deep tissue massage along with other techniques or as simple as a more general massage resulting in increased performance.
