Sports Massage
Sports massage is used for soft tissue mobilization. While the name suggests it is for athletes, it is not limited to them and it can be used in a non-sporting context. It uses a variety of techniques aimed towards mobilizing soft tissues, reducing pain, and relieving tension.
We recommend this therapy for athletes, along with anyone who needs remedial or soft tissue mobilization. This can include anyone undergoing physiotherapy, osteopathy, post-surgical care, or chiropractic care. It can also be beneficial to everyday office workers.
Sports massage is also advisable for athletes as part of a regular training regimen. It can serve as a performance enhancement in some fields.
Sports massage is used as a treatment for onset muscle soreness, pre- and post-event training, relieving tightness of the muscles, or as a general training element.
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is caused by a variety of factors. It could be the result of minor muscle damage, a localized spasm cutting off circulation, or a build-up of waste products. Sports massage methods can reduce the spasms and restore proper waste product flushing to correct this.
DOMS can also be treated by sports massage through increase blood flow. This improves the circulation of oxygen to an area, repairing damaged tissues.
As part of a training regimen, this therapy is integrated to help the body recover from prolonged periods of stress and exercise. It is also useful in facilitating the rebuilding phase of a conditioning plan.
Sports massage improves blood and lymph circulation, relaxing the muscles and calming the body in general. It can also help improve cell nutrition, resulting in better performance. Finally, it can help counter the effects of soreness, stiffness, and prevent loss of flexibility.
For athletes who plan to go into events such as a 10k run, a cycle race, or marathon, sports massage can also help. It allows the muscles to recover more rapidly after a workout or intense session at the gym, as well as preparing the body for future intensive exercise.
The therapy also lowers the risks of muscle spasms and prevents the build-up of metabolic waste products that occur during physical exertion.
Sports massage can help the body in the weeks leading up to a major event. It can help improve overall performance and decrease the risk of injury. It can also be used as a warm-up, preparing the body for exercise by increasing circulation and tissue elasticity.
This same function can help the body cool down after exercise.
What You Get
Deep Tissue Massage
This is a treatment that is focused on working on deeper layers of muscle, as well as connective tissues. The purpose is to help realign the tissues, which may have been deformed by accidents, injuries, or trauma.
It’s great for relaxing muscles and working on deeper musculature.
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation
This is a treatment designed to locate and treat soft tissue dysfunctions. It relies on the use of tools, addressing muscular and skeletal conditions through the application of friction techniques on the skin.
The primary function is to break down scar tissue.
Mechanical Massage
This treatment is used in combination with other approaches, aimed towards the soft tissues. This may utilize a number of equipment and is designed for targeting specific zones or affecting larger, deeper parts of the body.
It fulfils the same function as manual massage therapies but is preferred by some due to a lack of the personal element.
Remedial Massage
This is meant to treat deep and superficial tissues alike. This treatment relies on the use of a number of skilled techniques, aimed at manipulating soft tissues. It also sees use as a method of relaxation, reducing pain and normalizing muscular tissues.
Sports Massage
This is a deep tissue mobilization treatment. Despite the name, it is applied in both a sporting and non-sporting context. The term covers a wide range of techniques and methodologies, such as kneading and hacking.
Sports massage might see a use for general relaxation. It is also used as part of a treatment regimen for athletes, relieving muscular tension and mobilizing tissues.
Swedish Massage
Gentle and vigorous, this therapeutic approach uses massage techniques and strokes to promote relaxation. Gentle methods are used to warm up muscles and increase circulation. More vigorous techniques break down soft tissues.
Swedish massage can be used as a treatment for many conditions.
Therapeutic Massage
This is involved in the mobilization of soft tissues, often to induce relaxation. This process uses a combination of specific techniques to produce the effects. It might be used to decrease pain, reduce stress, or to improve circulation and reduce heart rate.
