Sports Massage

RELIEVE PAIN & ENHANCE YOUR LIFE

What is a Sports Massage?

Sports massage is a form of therapeutic massage specifically designed to support athletic performance, recovery and injury prevention. It focuses on the manipulation of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments this helps to reduce tension, improve flexibility, enhance circulation and aid healing.

Sports massage is commonly used by athletes of all levels before, during or after training or competition. A sports massage therapist typically uses oil and fast, targeted techniques to work deeply into the muscles, tendons and ligaments.

It’s not just for athletes, because of its targeted techniques, sports massage is beneficial for anyone experiencing muscle tightness, overuse, or everyday stress. This type of massage can help to relieve discomfort, improve mobility and support overall well being.

How can Sports Massage help me?

You don’t have to be sporty to benefit from sports massage. Sports massage offers plenty of benefits, often from your very first treatment it can make a real difference.

Here are some of the ways it can help you to feel better:

Relieve aches and pains

Reduce muscle soreness

Psychological boost

Relieve overuse injuries

Improve flexibility

If you have any specific needs or goals or you are wondering how it could help with your specific area of concern, I am happy to talk them through with you before your first session.

Who benefits from sports massage?

Athletes

Professional, college club or recreational athletes
Runners, cyclists and swimmers
Team sport players (footbal, basketball rugby etc)

Benefits:

Faster recovery after training or competition
Reduced muscle soreness
Lower injury risk

Regular Exercisers

Gym goers
Weightlifters
Fitness class participants
Cross training ot HIIT fans

Benefits:

Muscle tension relief
Improved range of motion
Better workout consistency
Reduced post-workout stiffness
Minimise injury risk

Active Non-Athletes

People who:

Walk daily
Cycle recreationally
Play casual sports
Do physically demanding jobs

Benefits:

Everyday muscle tension relief
Improved posture
Fewer nagging aches

Injury Recovery for Patients

People recovering from:

Muscle strains
Ligament sprains
Tendon injuries
Postural pain

Benefits:

Physical benefits; Restores mobility and strength,
reduces pain and inflammation and speeds safe
return to daily activities
Mental and emotional benefits; Boosts
confidence and independence and reduces
anxiety and depression
Social benefits; Improves social engagement
enhances work productivity
Long-Term health benefits; Promotes healthy
habits, prevents reinjury and improves quality of life