Sports massage would benefit people who have muscular discomfort due to physically demanding lifestyles, work, hobbies and sports. It can:
- Speed up healing
- Relieve muscular tension
- Reduce pain
- Improve flexibility, range and freedom of movement
- Prevent injury
- Improve lymphatic flow
- Reduce joint stress
- Improve relaxation
Sports Massage shares many common massage techniques as Remedial Massage, namely Deep Tissue Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy
In addition the following techniques may be used:
NMT – Neuro Muscular Technique where pressure is applied to the affected muscle just to within the client’s tolerance threshold and maintained until the pain eases. This results in a reflex action that makes the muscle relax.
MET – Muscle Energy Technique to help stretch or strengthen muscles
Your treatment may also incorporate:
- Postural analysis to determine problem areas
- Range of movement checks
- Advice on injury prevention and management
- Advice on stretching and strengthening exercises
To book your sports massage please contact a therapist today.
Lois Carty:
Email: lois@loiswellness.co.uk
Nuch Kemp:
Email: info@therapiesatwoottonfields.co.uk
Tel: 01604 432966