Massage

What is a Sports Massage?

massage is a deep form of soft tissue mobilisation. A sports massage can be applied in a sporting and non-sporting context. Sports massage involves a wide range of techniques that include effleurage, kneading, wringing, hacking and trigger pointing. A sports massage is used for general relaxation of the muscular skeletal system as well as being directed towards any problem areas.

 

What is the Aim of a Sports Massage?

Sports massage helps:

• Relieve muscular tension,
• Break down adhesion’s,
• Mobilise soft tissues and
• Reduce Pain

 

Sports massages are not limited to athletes. Sports massage is an appropriate massage treatment for anyone who is in need of a remedial or soft tissue mobilisation.

 

Benefits of sports massage

• reduced muscle tension.
• improved circulation.
• stimulation of the lymphatic system.
• reduction of stress hormones.
• decreased pain
• increased joint mobility and flexibility.
• improved skin tone.
• improved recovery of soft tissue injuries.
• maximise performance

 

How often can I have the treatment :

Acute injury – ONE session every WEEK

Chronic injury – ONE session every WEEK

General Medical issue – ONE session every WEEK

Maintenance – ONE session every MONTH