This massage can be a mix of deep tissue work and sports massage which is tailored to suit the clients needs and to ensure the correct balance of pressure is applied. It is the deepest treatment on offer with work on specific muscle groups to stretch, release tension and break down lactic acid build up. With long-term problems, it can often take more than one session to release all of the tension that has built up, but you should notice a difference almost immediately. It can be intensive and the areas worked may continue to feel uncomfortable for a few days afterwards, but with plenty of rest, fluids and by following the aftercare advice, it will definitely improve your body’s performance and help your muscles to relax. This massage is not just for sports people, it’s for anyone who is looking for an intensive massage treatment. Perhaps you have a stiff neck, tight hamstrings or achy arms? It’s an intense, revitalising treatment using a variety of massage and facilitated stretching techniques, which can include trigger point therapy, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage focusing on the problem areas and can also be a full body or a half body massage.
What is Sports Massage?
Anyone can benefit from sports massage, including people in physically demanding jobs and those not quite so obvious (occupational, emotional and postural stress may produce many similar characteristics to sports injuries). The prime purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively
Sports Massage Therapy suits athletes of every kind, from world-class professionals to weekend joggers. The particulars of the sports massage technique are specific to the athlete's sport of choice, focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements.
Aspects of sports massage therapy are gaining popularity as useful components in a balanced training regimen. Sports massage therapy can be used as a means to enhance pre-event preparation and reduce recovery time for maximum performance during training or after an event. Athletes have discovered that specially designed sports massage promotes flexibility, reduces fatigue, improves endurance, helps prevent injuries and prepares their body and mind for optimal performance.
Sports Massage, which is also known as remedial massage or deep tissue massage, uses systematic manipulation of muscle and other soft tissues and focuses on problem areas and trigger points. Prior to an athletic event, Sports Massage may be used with stretching in order to help athletes to loosen, warm and prepare their muscles so that their performance and endurance might be enhanced. Following an athletic event, Sports Massage may be used to relieve pain, prevent stiffness, and return the muscles back to their normal state.
Whether you are dealing with an injury, need help through a heavy training period, need to liven up those muscles before an event or are simply stressed be everyday life, sports massage is the perfect resolution.
What is Sports Massage?
Anyone can benefit from sports massage, including people in physically demanding jobs and those not quite so obvious (occupational, emotional and postural stress may produce many similar characteristics to sports injuries). The prime purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively
Sports Massage Therapy suits athletes of every kind, from world-class professionals to weekend joggers. The particulars of the sports massage technique are specific to the athlete's sport of choice, focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements.
Aspects of sports massage therapy are gaining popularity as useful components in a balanced training regimen. Sports massage therapy can be used as a means to enhance pre-event preparation and reduce recovery time for maximum performance during training or after an event. Athletes have discovered that specially designed sports massage promotes flexibility, reduces fatigue, improves endurance, helps prevent injuries and prepares their body and mind for optimal performance.
Sports Massage, which is also known as remedial massage or deep tissue massage, uses systematic manipulation of muscle and other soft tissues and focuses on problem areas and trigger points. Prior to an athletic event, Sports Massage may be used with stretching in order to help athletes to loosen, warm and prepare their muscles so that their performance and endurance might be enhanced. Following an athletic event, Sports Massage may be used to relieve pain, prevent stiffness, and return the muscles back to their normal state.
Whether you are dealing with an injury, need help through a heavy training period, need to liven up those muscles before an event or are simply stressed be everyday life, sports massage is the perfect resolution.
