Massage Therapy
Sports Massage
Sports Massage therapy helps to alleviate
the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s muscles and soft tissues during physical activity
Sports Massage tends to be deeper and more intense .It is based on the varies elements of Swedish massage and often incorporates a combination of other techniques involving stretching ,compression,friction and trigger point therapy .The skilled therapist brings together this blend of technique,knowledge and advice during treatment,to work effectively with the client to bring about optimum performance and promote injury-free training and minimise post event injuries.Regular massage can help the athlete maintain or improve range of motion and muscle flexibility . Anyone can benefit from sports massage,including people in physically demanding jobs and those not quite so obvious (occupational,emotional and postural stress may produce many similar characteristics to sports injuries. It can help prevent those niggling injuries that so often get in the way of performance and achievements ,whether one is an athlete,on a regular fitness program or a once a week jogger. What benefits to expect after a Sports Massage:
Reduction of muscle tension, eases pain
Improve joint range of motion and muscle flexibility
Helps reduce injuries
Aids quicker recovery of muscles post exercise
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a soft tissue therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain. Myofascial Release is a safe and effective hands-on method of treatment in which gentle, sustained pressure is applied to the myofascial connective tissue restrictions. Pre and Post Event Massage
Pre-event sports massage is recommended up to 48 hours prior to the event. The event can be anything from a marathon, triathlon to a rugby or soccer game but is not always limited to specific sports... it can also apply to training schedules. It is important to have a therapist that understands your training schedule, previous and current injuries and what is involved in your sport. Communication about injuries and goals with your therapist is crucial as well as having an experienced therapist who has a good knowledge of sports and bio-mechanics. Soft Tissue Release
Soft tissue release is a massage technique that combines manipulation with localised stretching of the tissue. The benefits over more general stretching are a more localised stretch that targets exactly the area of tissue in tension and releases the muscle in a more specific manner.
