Sports Massage

Whether you are seeking treatment following an injury or wishing to achieve a new goal, we look forward to helping you reach your potential.

Sports Massage was originally designed for athletes to help them function well during training, prepare their bodies for a big sports event and to aid a faster recovery. However, it is useful for anyone with chronic pain, injuries or stiffness. So, you do not have to be in the Olympics to benefit from sports massage.

Reduce the risk of injuries

Sports Massage stimulates circulation of blood and lymph fluids, increases elasticity of the soft and deep tissues, breaks down adhesions (knots in the muscles) and thereby reduces muscular tension that can arise from poor posture. This helps to maintain or improve muscle and joint flexibility, keeps the muscles in good working order and thus reduces the risk of injuries.

Rehabilitative Sports Massage can be used following an injury to help repair muscle, ligament or tendon tears and thereby discourage the formation of scar tissue. However, it can also be used to break down existing scar tissue.

Sports Massage can be used to treat the following:

• Muscle and tendon strains, including tendonitis
• Ligament sprains
• Chronic joint pain and injuries
• Over-use strains
• Compartment syndrome
• Intra and intermuscular haematoma (blood clots)
• Nerve problems

What to expect from your therapist

A postural and muscular assessment to check for imbalances and soft tissue abnormalities.

A diagnosis of soft tissue damage/injury followed by a course of treatment through hands on manipulation techniques and rehabilitation

A programme of exercises and stretches, including core stability work

Sports nutritional advice, if needed.

Whatever your condition or objectives, we look forward to helping you.