Deep Tissue / Sports massage
A sports massage isn’t just for the elite sportsmen and women. Yet it is often misunderstood as a treatment modality because “I don’t do a sport”, and “aren’t they really painful”.
Quite simply, a sports massage can be beneficial to anyone regardless of athletic ability or exercise participation. So, whether you are training for a race, visit the gym regularly, enjoy gardening, or have a desk-based office job, a regular sports massage can help to keep your body feeling great, and keep injuries at bay.
What is a Deep tissue / Sports Massage and how is it of benefit?
During a sports massage the musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons and ligaments) is manipulated using hands-on techniques in order to improve its efficiency.
Sports massage is proven to release and reduce tension in muscles, improve circulation and encourage the removal of waste products such as lactic acid during high intensity activity and can help to relax the body. All of this helps promote recovery and reduces the chance of muscle injury. Those who are prone to overuse injuries often benefit from sports massage in between training sessions, as the muscles are allowed to relax and recover fully before the next session.
THE BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE ARE WIDESPREAD AND CAN INCLUDE:
- Increased muscle blood flow
- Raised muscle temperature
- Increased lymph flow and the removal of toxins from the muscles
- Break down of adhesions and scar tissue which builds up over time causing tension
- Relieves muscular pain
- A positive sense of wellbeing, relaxation and lowered stress levels.
- Improved sleep patterns.
- Physiological and psychological preparation for a race or event
So if the summer holidays have been hectic, you’ve had a few hard races this year, or you are feeling neck or back stiffness from sitting at your desk for too long, maybe its time to give your body a well-earned treat and get those niggles ironed out.
Why Should I Have Sports Massage?
Whether you are well into your training plan or yet to get started it is likely that you have considered whether to include sports massage into your schedule. Whilst it is common to see elite athletes receiving sports massages pre- and post- events, it is often something that is overlooked by more amateur athletes and those who simply participate in sports for their own enjoyment and fitness or even those with stress and tension from their day to day work
Who Can Benefit From a Deep tissue or Sports Massage?
Anyone and everyone! Whether you are a seasoned competitor looking to improve your performance, new to sports and want to relax your aching muscles, are returning from an injury and keen to get going again, desk based worker who wants to release the tension or simply want to prevent injury following gentle jogs, a massage could benefit you.
Should I have a Sports massage or physio assessment & treatment?
Sports massage is an excellent way to encourage fast recovery and assist in injury prevention. However, if you have sustained an injury that is preventing you form participating in the sport that you love, or you are struggling to perform at your best due to a series of “niggles”, we would recommend that you book an appointment for a physio assessment and treatment which can address problems in more detail.