Sports Massage

Aims

In all types of massage the therapist has specific aims in mind, & in sport we focus on the individual needs & goals of the athlete. Sports massage can aid recovery & enhance performance. Training for sport & exercise in general may lead to problems & imbalances in the soft tissue. If these are ignored or allowed to become chronic, they may cause the athlete's performance to suffer & ultimately they may be susceptible to developing more serious conditions.

Benefits

Desensitises areas of discomfort in soft tissue.
Increases muscle flexibility by stretching specific localised areas of tissue
Can speed up recovery
Provides healthy stress relief

Injury Prevention

Massage applied skilfully can be an effective therapy for relieving muscle tension & restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. Received regularly this may help people prevent injuries which could otherwise be caused by overuse. A constant build up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments & tendons, as well as the muscles themselves.

Muscle imbalances may develop & often go undiagnosed until they are serious to cause discomfort or impede performance. A skilled massage therapist will be able to detect variations in soft tissues & by using the correct techniques, help the person maintain a much healthier state.

Techniques

Deep tissue massage
Fascial release
Trigger point therapy
Soft tissue release
Deep transverse frictions
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM)
Assisted stretching

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