Sports Massage

Sports Massage is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. Received regularly this may help athletes prevent injuries, which might otherwise be caused by overuse. A constant build-up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves.

Overuse of the muscle may often create problems and imbalances in the soft tissues. If these are ignored and allowed to become chronic, they will not only hinder the athlete's rate of improvement, but also in many cases their performance may well suffer and ultimately the athlete may be susceptible to developing more conditions that are serious. Certainly if they are unable to perform at their best, they may be more at risk from other more traumatic forms of injury. For example, a player involved in a contact sport who is "carrying" an injury may not have their usual level of agility. The result might be that they might suffer an extrinsic injury because of not being fully prepared for the contact suffered from an unexpected tackle.

These muscle imbalances may develop and often go undiagnosed until they are serious enough to cause the athlete discomfort or impede performance.

 

Sports Massage will be able to detect variations in the soft tissues and by using the correct techniques, help the sports person maintain a much healthier physical state. It improves circulation and lymphatic flow and assists in removal of metabolic waste. It can be used to increase and decrease muscle tone and length. It also helps remedial scar tissue.

 

This treatment helps to relax the body. When the body is relaxed (homeostasis), the body will naturally heal itself.

If you have a medical condition, please consult your doctor before booking a treatment.