Sports Massage
Sports people are familiar with the everyday strains and sprains associated with their particular sport. Hypertonic hamstrings, groin strain that keeps reoccurring, tennis and golfers’ elbow and Achilles’ tendonitis. These and many more sports injuries can be diagnosed and prevented by routine and regular treatments from a qualified sports therapist. A specialised rehab programme will help prevent reoccurring injuries.
How Sports Massage can help?
Sports 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. Sports massage helps relieve muscular tension, break down adhesion’s, mobilise soft tissues and reduce pain. Sports massage can:
- Enhance body awareness
- Identify problem areas before they develop into injuries
- Remove trigger points formers as a result of injury
- Relax and return muscles to their natural resting length
- Improve range of motion
- Restore suppleness and elasticity
- Relieve pain and stress
- Free muscle adhesions/soften scar tissue caused by injury or overuse
- Improve circulation
- Flush out toxins that cause muscle stiffness and soreness
- Relax the body and mind
- Speed recovery and healing from exertion
