sports massage
Although sports massage techniques are used as part of a rehabilitation therapy, I also offer it as a stand alone treatment for the general public and athletes alike.
There are three main categories this usually falls into...
PRE TRAINING MASSAGE
To open up the muscle fibres, increase the blood flow and motor-neurone communication to the muscles and generally prepare the body for the rigours of training and competing.
POST TRAINING MASSAGE
To help flush out toxins built up which can lead to muscle fibre damage and injury. And to encourage new blood flow and nutrients to help with repair.
INTERIM & MAINTENANCE MASSAGE
To keep muscles joints and connective tissue in optimum condition, and help to avoid accumulative injuries like RSI and occupational related defects occurring.
General Benefits of Massage
- Reduces swelling
- Speeds up healing
- Improved circulation
- Improved muscular efficiency
- Release of impinged nerves & vessels
- Release of tension & stress
- Easing of headaches
- Dampening of over-active muscles
- Wakening of under-active muscles
- Freeing joint stiffness
- Increasing flexibility
- Keeping you training & competing!