Sports Massage therapy - 30 min £25.00

Sports massage is an effective and beneficial form of physical therapy, for active sports people, and those requiring therapy after a soft tissue injury. Or just those people seeking relief from muscle tension or requiring massage for the maintenance of healthy muscles. Sports massage involves the skill of manipulating the soft tissues of the body and isolating individual muscle groups using specific and specialized techniques which include stroking, kneading and compressing.

Physical/mechanical effects of sports massage.

Mobilizes muscle fibres

Stretches soft tissue

Loosens Adhesions

Improves movement of blood and lymph

Improves flexibility

Reduces swelling

Relieves muscle tension

Physiological effects of sports massage

Increased blood circulation

Increases Lymphatic flow

Promotes muscle relaxation

Can help to improve the range of movement at joints

Promotes healing

Helps in the removal of waste products

Reduces/relives pain

Psychological effects of sports massage

Reduces tension

Reduces pain

Stimulating

Mentally relaxing

Prepares athlete for the challenge ahead

Reduces anxiety

It enhances performance

Prevents injury

Helps with recovery after an event.