Sport & Remedial Massage

Not just for sports people ... Sport and remedial massage uses the application of pressure to manipulate soft tissue. A deeper treatment than relaxation massage, it involves the use of gliding strokes, kneading movements, circular pressure of the hand and fingers, vibratory movements, brisk tapping and bending and stretching.  

Sport and remedial massage incorporates all of these massage movements, together with manipulation of soft tissues and exercise advice to specifically prevent and treat injuries.

How does it work?

Sport and remedial massage aims to improve the suppleness and flexibility of muscles and joints, improve blood circulation, speed up the healing of damaged or stressed muscles, tissues and joints, and prevent future muscle and tendon injuries.

A sport and remedial massage focuses on speeding up the healing of existing injuries and preventing the development of future injuries.  It can be used during training, or pre event to stimulate circulation, calm nervous tension and prepare the individual for optimal performance whilst at the same time reducing the risk of injury. After a sports event, when it will relieve soreness and assist with the removal of lactic acid and other waste products.

What does it involve?

You will be asked to remove your outer layer of clothing allowing me to work directly onto the skin with an oil or cream.  The massage is carried out whilst you are lying on a massage couch and, depending on whether it is pre-event, post-event or a training massage, the therapy can take from thirty minutes to two hours.

What is it good for?

Sport and remedial massage is good for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system. It reduces strain and discomfort caused by stresses at work or home, training or participating in sport, and it encourages the body to heal and repair any injuries sustained.

What are the benefits?

The main benefit of sport and remedial massage is that it improves muscle flexibility, blood circulation and reduces swelling, aids the prevention of sports injuries and assists the body with recovery and repair after sports injuries have been sustained.

What are the side effects and when should it be avoided?

Sport and remedial massage, although relaxing and soothing, can also be quite vigorous. If you currently have muscle soreness the massage may, initially, cause some discomfort. Sport and remedial massage should be avoided if you have open wounds, muscle tears, sprained ligaments or burns; varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombosis, cancer, tumours, melanoma or haemophilia. This therapy is also unsuitable for anyone with infectious skin disease such as a fungal infection or herpes. People with diabetes should be aware that sport and remedial massage will have the same effects as exercise.  I usually use a nut oil so this treatment is not suitable for people suffering from nut allergies.

What Next?

Call or email me to talk about how sport and remedial massage can help you.