Sports Massage
Sports Massage is the use of massage techniques for the specific benefit of anyone participating in sport and exercise. It covers the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body eg. muscles, ligaments and tendons. Each treatment should be tailored to each individual¹s needs to enhance positively their ability to perform. Benefits include:
- Improved circulation & lymphatic flow
- Assisted removal of metabolic waste
- Sedated/stimulated nerve endings
- Increased/decreased muscle tone and length
- Remodelled scar tissue when required
- Assisted mental preparation
It can be used at different times relative to training and competition to prevent injury, promote healing and recovery and increase the general sense of well-being:
- As part of training/conditioning
- Pre/post competition
- During competition
- Post travel
Whether you exercise or play sport to keep fit, or compete from club to international level, then sports massage may have something to offer you. Sports Massage also benefits those with pain due to their occupation – eg RSI, stiff shoulders and neck from driving or desk work etc.
