Sports Therapy

Sports massage

In sports massage we focus on the individual needs of the client, in relation to the sport or type of physical exercise they take part in. With the ever growing number of people taking part in sport and fitness, combined with the increasing competitiveness and intensity of physical exercise, the demand for sports massage is also increasing and becoming more and more recognised as a skill which may prevent injury, aid recovery and enhance performance.

Sports massage can be deeper and more specific than other forms of massage, so a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology is vital, in particular the muscular and skeletal systems and how they are associated with particular sports. By understanding these systems and the effects of exercise, we may also appreciate how massage may benefit the sports person and how it becomes an integral part of the athlete's training program.

Benefits of Sports Massage

Massage, applied skilfully, is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. Received regularly this may help athletes prevent injuries, which might 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.

These muscle imbalances may develop and often go undiagnosed until they are serious enough to cause the athlete discomfort or impede performance. I am able to detect variations in the soft tissues and by using the correct techniques, help maintain a much healthier injury free physical state.