WHY SPORTS MASSAGE?
Sports massage is the manipulation of soft tissues, including muscles, tendons and ligaments, to help reduce pain, tension and assist in the rehabilitation and prevention of injuries. It aids in correcting imbalances in soft tissue caused by repetitive and strenuous physical activity.
Whilst it is often used to help athletes and active sportspeople to perform at their best, it’s also beneficial for those who experience discomfort and tension in their bodies due to everyday stresses.
Tightness, aches and pains can develop from repetitive postures in any working environment or lifestyle.
So whether you’re looking to improve post-exercise healing or would like to relieve the strains of modern life, I’m here to help.
MAIN BENEFITS
Relieves tension and reduces pain
Reduces stress and anxiety, helping you to relax
Helps prevent injury through maintenance and repair of soft tissue
Maximise performance
Reduces recovery time post performance and promotes healing
Improvement of posture
Reduces fatigue
Improves sleep
Helps prepare you for an event physically and improves confidence
PHYSICAL EFFECTS
Improves flexibility and elasticity through stretching of the tissues
Improves strength and power
Increases mobility and range of movement
Improves co-ordination and endurance
Reduces muscular tension and soreness
Breaks down and improves formation of scar tissue
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
Improves circulation
Decreases blood pressure
Reduces inflammation
Increased blood flow supplies the muscles with more oxygen and nutrients to improve performance and aid healing
Increased lymphatic flow aids removal of waste products and toxins, which helps reduce the onset of DOMS